AR Bar Civil Procedure

Question 1

Under the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure, what is the general statute of limitations for filing a written contract claim?

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

Arkansas Code § 16-56-111 provides a 5-year statute of limitations for actions on written contracts.

Question 2

In Arkansas, which court has general original jurisdiction over civil matters exceeding $25,000?

Accepted Answer

Circuit Court

Answer

Arkansas Circuit Courts have general original jurisdiction over civil matters where the amount in controversy exceeds $25,000.

Question 3

Under Arkansas Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b), a motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim must be filed:

Accepted Answer

Within the time allowed for filing an answer or by motion before pleading

Answer

A Rule 12(b)(6) motion must be made before pleading if a responsive pleading is allowed, or within the time to answer.

Question 4

Under Arkansas Rule of Civil Procedure 56, summary judgment is appropriate when:

Accepted Answer

There is no genuine dispute as to any material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law

Answer

Summary judgment is granted when the record shows no genuine dispute of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Question 5

In an Arkansas civil case, a defendant must file an answer within how many days of being served, absent extension?

Accepted Answer

30 days

Answer

Under Arkansas Rule of Civil Procedure 12(a), a defendant generally has 30 days after service of the summons and complaint to file an answer.

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