Legal Support Court Procedures 2

Question 1

What is 'summary judgment' in civil litigation?

Accepted Answer

A ruling that there is no genuine issue of material fact requiring a trial

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A fast-track trial proceeding

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A judgment entered before discovery begins

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A verdict reached without a jury

Question 2

What happens during 'opening statements' at trial?

Accepted Answer

Attorneys outline what evidence they will present to the jury

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Witnesses are sworn in

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The judge reads instructions to the jury

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Exhibits are formally admitted

Question 3

What is 'direct examination' in trial procedure?

Accepted Answer

Questioning of a witness by the party who called them

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Questioning a witness by the opposing party

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The judge questioning a witness

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A written interrogatory to a witness

Question 4

What is the purpose of 'closing arguments'?

Accepted Answer

To summarize evidence and persuade the jury of your client's position

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To introduce new evidence

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To question the opposing witnesses

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To make final motions to the court

Question 5

In criminal cases, what standard of proof must the prosecution meet?

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Beyond a reasonable doubt

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Preponderance of the evidence

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Clear and convincing evidence

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Prima facie evidence

Question 6

What is an 'appellate brief'?

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A written legal argument submitted to an appeals court

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A summary of the trial record

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A judge's written opinion

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A settlement proposal