CP Civil Litigation Procedures 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a motion for summary judgment?

Accepted Answer

To obtain judgment without a full trial when no genuine dispute of material fact exists

Answer

To dismiss a case for lack of jurisdiction

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To compel discovery responses

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To request a change of venue

Question 2

Which document formally begins a civil lawsuit?

Accepted Answer

A complaint

Answer

A subpoena

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An answer

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A motion to dismiss

Question 3

What is the standard of proof in most civil cases?

Accepted Answer

Preponderance of the evidence

Answer

Beyond a reasonable doubt

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Clear and convincing evidence

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Probable cause

Question 4

During which phase of litigation does a party request documents, interrogatories, and depositions?

Accepted Answer

Discovery phase

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Pleading phase

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Trial phase

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Post-judgment phase

Question 5

What is a default judgment?

Accepted Answer

A judgment entered when the defendant fails to respond within the required time

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A judgment entered after a full trial

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A judgment based on an arbitration award

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A judgment automatically stayed pending appeal

Question 6

Which type of challenge allows an attorney to remove a potential juror without stating a reason?

Accepted Answer

Peremptory challenge

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Challenge for cause

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Judicial challenge

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Standing challenge