CLA/CP Exam Evidence and Discovery 2

Question 1

The attorney-client privilege protects confidential communications between attorney and client made for what primary purpose?

Accepted Answer

Obtaining or providing legal advice

Answer

The attorney-client privilege protects confidential communications made between attorney and client for the purpose of obtaining or providing legal advice.

Question 2

A motion in limine is typically filed to accomplish which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Exclude certain evidence before it is presented at trial

Answer

A motion in limine is a pretrial motion seeking a court ruling to exclude specific evidence from being introduced or mentioned during trial.

Question 3

Circumstantial evidence differs from direct evidence in that it requires which additional step by the fact-finder?

Accepted Answer

An inference must be drawn to connect it to the fact in issue

Answer

Circumstantial evidence requires the fact-finder to draw an inference to connect the evidence to the conclusion, unlike direct evidence which directly proves a fact.

Question 4

Under FRCP 36, if a party fails to respond to requests for admission within the prescribed time, what is the consequence?

Accepted Answer

The matters requested are deemed admitted

Answer

Under FRCP 36, failure to respond to requests for admission within the prescribed time results in the matters being automatically deemed admitted.

Question 5

The best evidence rule under FRE 1002 generally requires which of the following to prove the content of a writing?

Accepted Answer

The original document itself

Answer

FRE 1002 requires that the original document be produced to prove its content, unless an applicable exception permits secondary evidence.

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CLA/CP Exam Evidence and Discovery 2