NALA Civil Litigation & Trial Procedures 2

Question 1

Under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, a defendant must generally file an answer within how many days after being served with a summons and complaint?

Accepted Answer

21 days

Answer

FRCP Rule 12(a)(1)(A) requires a defendant to serve an answer within 21 days after being served with the summons and complaint.

Question 2

Which discovery device requires a party to admit or deny the truth of specific statements of fact?

Accepted Answer

Requests for admission

Answer

Requests for admission under FRCP Rule 36 ask a party to admit or deny specific statements, and unanswered requests are deemed admitted.

Question 3

A motion in limine is typically filed to:

Accepted Answer

Exclude certain evidence or testimony before it is presented at trial

Answer

A motion in limine asks the court to rule in advance on the admissibility of specific evidence so it is not presented to the jury.

Question 4

In federal court, what is the maximum number of interrogatories a party may serve on another party without leave of court?

Accepted Answer

25

Answer

FRCP Rule 33(a)(1) limits each party to 25 written interrogatories, including all discrete subparts, absent a court order or stipulation.

Question 5

Which doctrine allows a court to dismiss a case because a more convenient forum exists in another jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

Forum non conveniens

Answer

Forum non conveniens allows dismissal when another forum is substantially more convenient for the parties and witnesses.

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NALA Civil Litigation & Trial Procedures 2