AR Bar Civil Procedure 2

Question 1

Under Arkansas law, service of process on a corporation may be accomplished by:

Accepted Answer

Delivering the summons to the corporation's registered agent

Answer

Service on a corporation is properly made by delivering the summons and complaint to the corporation's registered agent for service of process.

Question 2

Under Arkansas Rule 26, which of the following must be disclosed automatically without a discovery request?

Accepted Answer

Identification of witnesses likely to have discoverable information and documents the party may use to support its claims

Answer

Rule 26 mandatory disclosures include the names of witnesses with relevant knowledge and documents the disclosing party may use to support its claims or defenses.

Question 3

In Arkansas civil litigation, how many interrogatories may a party serve on another party without leave of court?

Accepted Answer

25

Answer

Arkansas Rule of Civil Procedure 33 limits a party to 25 interrogatories, including subparts, without leave of court.

Question 4

An Arkansas plaintiff voluntarily dismisses an action without prejudice for the second time against the same defendant. What is the effect?

Accepted Answer

The dismissal operates as an adjudication on the merits (with prejudice)

Answer

Under the Arkansas 'two dismissal rule,' a second voluntary dismissal against the same defendant operates as an adjudication on the merits.

Question 5

Under Arkansas Rule of Civil Procedure 65, a temporary restraining order (TRO) may be issued without notice to the opposing party if:

Accepted Answer

Immediate and irreparable injury will result before the adverse party can be heard

Answer

An ex parte TRO is available only when immediate and irreparable injury will occur before the opposing party can be given notice and an opportunity to be heard.

AR Bar - Arkansas Bar Test Practice Test

AR Bar - Arkansas Bar Test Practice Test

AR Bar Civil Procedure 2