Legal Support Court Procedures

Question 1

What is the first document filed to initiate a civil lawsuit?

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Complaint

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Summons

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Motion

Question 2

How long does a defendant typically have to respond to a complaint in federal court?

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21 days

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10 days

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30 days

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60 days

Question 3

What is a 'motion to dismiss' used for?

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To request the court terminate the case before trial

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To exclude a juror

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To postpone a trial date

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To add a new party to the case

Question 4

What is the purpose of a 'scheduling order' in federal court?

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To set deadlines for discovery and trial preparation

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To schedule jury deliberations

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To assign the case to a judge

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To set payment deadlines

Question 5

What is a 'default judgment'?

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A judgment against a party who fails to respond or appear

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An agreed settlement between parties

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A jury's unanimous verdict

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A judge's ruling on a motion

Question 6

What does 'service of process' accomplish?

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Formally notifies a party of legal proceedings against them

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Files documents with the court clerk

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Requests an extension of time

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Transfers a case to another court