PA Bar Civil Procedure

Question 1

Under the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, how many days does a defendant generally have to file a response after being served with a complaint?

Accepted Answer

30 days

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20 days

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10 days

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60 days

Question 2

In Pennsylvania, which court is the court of original jurisdiction for most civil matters involving amounts exceeding $12,000?

Accepted Answer

Court of Common Pleas

Answer

Magisterial District Court

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Philadelphia Municipal Court

Answer

Superior Court

Question 3

Under Pa. R.C.P. 1042.3, a plaintiff asserting a professional liability claim must file what document within 60 days of filing the complaint?

Accepted Answer

A certificate of merit

Answer

An expert witness disclosure

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A pre-trial statement

Answer

A notice of intent to litigate

Question 4

Pennsylvania's 'compulsory counterclaim' rule requires a defendant to assert a counterclaim if it:

Accepted Answer

Arises out of the same transaction or occurrence as the plaintiff's claim

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Exceeds the plaintiff's demand by any amount

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Involves a different party than the plaintiff

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Was already litigated in a prior action

Question 5

Which discovery device in Pennsylvania allows a party to obtain sworn testimony from a non-party witness before trial?

Accepted Answer

Deposition upon oral examination

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Interrogatories

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Request for production

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Request for admission

Question 6

Under Pennsylvania law, what is the standard for granting a preliminary injunction?

Accepted Answer

Likelihood of success on the merits, immediate and irreparable harm, greater injury from refusal, and no adequate remedy at law

Answer

Clear and convincing evidence of fraud

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Proof beyond a reasonable doubt of imminent danger

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A showing only that money damages would be inadequate