ND Bar Specific Law 1

Question 1

Which provision of the North Dakota Constitution guarantees the right to a jury trial in civil cases?

Accepted Answer

Article I, Section 12

Answer

Article I, Section 9

Answer

Article III, Section 1

Answer

Article IV, Section 8

Question 2

Under the North Dakota Rules of Professional Conduct, what is the primary duty of an attorney when representing a client?

Accepted Answer

To maintain the client's confidentiality

Answer

To ensure the client wins the case

Answer

To bill the client fairly and accurately

Answer

To avoid conflicts of interest at all times

Question 3

In North Dakota, what is the time limit for filing a personal injury lawsuit under the statute of limitations?

Accepted Answer

2 years

Answer

1 year

Answer

3 years

Answer

5 years

Question 4

In North Dakota, what is the effect of a “dower” right?

Accepted Answer

It provides a spouse with a life estate in one-third of the deceased spouse’s real property.

Answer

It allows a surviving spouse to claim a fixed portion of the deceased spouse's estate.

Answer

It enables a spouse to inherit all personal property of the deceased.

Answer

It allows a spouse to contest the will of the deceased spouse.

Question 5

According to the North Dakota Rules of Professional Conduct, what should an attorney do if they discover that their client has used their services to commit a crime?

Accepted Answer

The attorney may continue to represent the client but must withdraw from the case if asked to assist with the crime.

Answer

The attorney must report the crime to the authorities immediately.

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The attorney should attempt to persuade the client to confess to the crime.

Answer

The attorney is not required to take any action as long as the crime is not ongoing.