CO Bar Essays

Question 1

In Colorado civil litigation, which of the following statements about service of process is true?

Accepted Answer

A defendant who lives out of state can be served by publication if they cannot be found in Colorado.

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Service of process can be completed by mailing the complaint and summons to the defendant.

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Personal service on a corporation must be made to any employee of the corporation.

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The plaintiff must file proof of service with the court within 10 days of service.

Question 2

In Colorado, which of the following is considered a defense to a charge of theft?

Accepted Answer

The defendant had consent from a third party to take the property.

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The defendant was unaware of the value of the property taken.

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The property was taken from an open area where no reasonable expectation of privacy existed.

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The defendant intended to return the property after taking it.

Question 3

In a Colorado divorce proceeding, which factor is NOT considered in determining the division of marital property?

Accepted Answer

The fault of either party in the dissolution of the marriage

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The length of the marriage

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The economic circumstances of each spouse

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The contribution of each spouse to the acquisition of marital property

Question 4

In Colorado, which of the following is a requirement for a valid will?

Accepted Answer

The testator must be at least 18 years old and of sound mind.

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The will must be notarized to be valid.

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The will must be filed with the court before it can be effective.

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The will must be signed by two witnesses who are not related to the testator.

Question 5

Under the Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct, which of the following is a prohibited conflict of interest?

Accepted Answer

Representing a client whose interests are directly adverse to those of a former client in a substantially related matter without the former client’s consent.

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Representing two clients with adverse interests in unrelated matters.

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Representing a client who has a personal relationship with the attorney, provided full disclosure is made.

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Representing a new client in a matter where the attorney previously provided legal services to a different client, but the matters are not related.