Legal Support Legal Document Preparation

Question 1

What must be included in a properly formatted legal pleading caption?

Accepted Answer

Court name, parties, case number, and document title

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Only the parties' names and attorney information

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The judge's name and trial date

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The filing fee and docket entry

Question 2

What is the purpose of a 'certificate of service'?

Accepted Answer

To confirm that a document was served on all parties

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To authenticate a notarized document

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To certify the attorney's bar membership

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To confirm payment of filing fees

Question 3

What is a 'demand letter'?

Accepted Answer

A letter requesting payment or action before filing suit

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A subpoena for documents

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A letter from the court setting a hearing

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A letter terminating a contract

Question 4

What is an 'interrogatory' in civil discovery?

Accepted Answer

Written questions that must be answered under oath by the opposing party

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Oral questions asked during a deposition

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A judge's questions to witnesses

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A jury's questions to the attorneys

Question 5

What is required for a document to be properly notarized?

Accepted Answer

The signer must appear in person, sign before a notary, and the notary must affix their seal

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Only the notary's signature is required

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A witness signature and court filing

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Two witnesses and a judge's approval

Question 6

What is a 'power of attorney' document?

Accepted Answer

A legal authorization for one person to act on another's behalf

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A document proving bar admission

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A court order to seize property

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An attorney retainer agreement