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CHAPTER 4—MANAGING DISPUTES: ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

AND LITIGATION STRATEGIES

TRUE/FALSE

1. A lawsuit begins with the filing of a complaint or petition.

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. Statutes of limitations are always four years.

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". To be #ali$% a complaint must ha#e e#ery fact liste$ in it.

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&. A complaint must establish sub'ect matter 'uris$iction.

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(. )enue is the sub'ect matter 'uris$iction of a court.

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*. Specific performance is an e+uitable reme$y.

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,. -n'unctions are e+uitable reme$ies.

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. The American -nstitute of Architects has mo#e$ from man$atory me$iation to man$atory arbitration inits mo$el contracts%

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/. The summons is the same $ocument as the complaint.

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10. The complaint an$ answer are both plea$ings.



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11. A $efault is entere$ when the $efen$ant counterclaims.

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1. The plaintiff is the only party in a suit who can counterclaim.

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1". A motion for 'u$gment on the plea$ings is the same as a motion for summary 'u$gment.

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1&. A motion to $ismiss must be file$ before an answer is file$.


1(. A motion for summary 'u$gment is appropriate only if there are no issues of fact.

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1*. -nterrogatories must be answere$ in writing an$ un$er oath.

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1,. A re+uest for a$mission that is refuse$ an$ later pro#e$ can carry a penalty of reco#ery of attorneysfees.

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1. 2epositions are generally ta3en in the courtroom.

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1/. 4or3 pro$uct is $isco#erable.

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0. 5#ery trial re+uires a 'ury.

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1. Voir dire is the process of screening prospecti#e 'urors.

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. A peremptory challenge is a challenge for cause.

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TOP: #oir $ire

". 2uring the plaintiffs case% the $efen$ant con$ucts $irect e6amination.

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&. A prima facie case is one that can sur#i#e a $irecte$ #er$ict.

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(. All hearsay is ina$missible as e#i$ence.

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*. 7ury instructions e6plain to 'urors how to elect a foreman.


,. A hung 'ury re+uires a retrial of the case.


. -f a 'u$ge grants a motion for a 'u$gment NO)% the effect is a re#ersal of the 'ury #er$ict.

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/. Arbitration procee$ings ha#e less stringent e#i$entiary stan$ar$s than trials.

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"0. -n me$iation% the $isputing parties use a thir$ party as a go8between to facilitate negotiations.

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"1. A mini8trial is a public metho$ of $ispute resolution.




TOP: mini8trial

". 5arly neutral e#aluation is a means of alternati#e $ispute resolution use$ prior to $isco#ery.

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"". 9ent8a8'u$ge facilities are pri#ate operations.


"&. Summary 'ury trials offer the perspecti#e of a 'ury with a shortene$ #ersion of the case.


"(. The results of an arbitration hearing are generally bin$ing.


"*. The results of me$iation are generally bin$ing.

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",. -n arbitration% the parties $e#elop the propose$ list of arbitrators.

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". !or e#i$entiary purposes% accountants wor3 pro$uct an$ attorneys wor3 pro$uct are treate$ the same.


"/. -nterrogatories are gi#en un$er oath.


&0. There is an absolute right to a 'ury trial in ci#il cases.


TOP: 'uries

&1. The effect of a counterclaim is to ha#e the $efen$ant also suing the plaintiff.

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&. -n some states% unanimous 'ury #er$icts are not re+uire$.



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&". The remaining growth area for arbitration is through fe$eral courts.


&&. 9ent8a8'u$ge hearings are pri#ate hearings arrange$ by the parties to a $ispute.


&(. e$arb is a combination of a trial an$ me$iation.

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&*. The results of a mini8trial are always bin$ing.

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TOP: mini8trial

&,. The parties select the arbitrator for arbitration.


&. The !e$eral Arbitration Act ;!AA< permits man$atory arbitration in consumer contracts but has yet to be teste$ in litigation.


&/. -nterrogatories are only gi#en to the parties in a case.


(0. The -nternational Chamber of Commerce ;-CC< is a pri#ate court.

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(1. The new $isco#ery rules re+uire lawyers an$ the parties to #oluntarily $isclose rele#ant information at

the beginning of the $isco#ery process.

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(. The Arbitration Court of the -nternational Chamber of Commerce han$le$ o#er 00 arbitrationre+uests in 00/ an$ issue$ o#er &00 arbitration awar$s.




TOP: international arbitration

(". 7ury consultants are use$ before% $uring% an$ after trial.


(&. There are constitutional an$ numerical limits on peremptory challenges.


((. -nstructions for the 'ury are gi#en by the lawyers in the case $uring their closing arguments.


(*. A motion for a 'u$gment NO) is hear$ by a court of appeals.


(,. =n$er the new $isco#ery rules% wor3 pro$uct must also be turne$ o#er to the other parties in a case.


(. So long as a court has sub'ect matter 'uris$iction% there is no nee$ for in personam 'uris$iction.

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(/. In personam 'uris$iction is not an issue when one of the parties is from another country.

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*0. 58mail cannot be obtaine$ $uring $isco#ery.

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*1. A $eposition can be use$ at trial.


TOP: $epositions

*. A summons is ser#e$ on a $efen$ant an$ a subpoena is ser#e$ on a witness.

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*". A $irecte$ #er$ict can occur imme$iately after the plea$ings are file$.



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*&. 2e#ices such as a Blac3berry or an iPhone are e6empt un$er the rules for business $isco#ery inlitigation.

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*(. 7un3 science can be e6clu$e$ from e#i$ence at trial.

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**. Arbitration is not allowe$ when fe$eral statutory rights are in#ol#e$.

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*,. An arbitration clause that re+uires a consumer to tra#el to another state for the arbitration hearing is#oi$.


*. >awyers prefer me$iation o#er arbitration as a means of A29.


*/. The rules of the AAA re+uire the parties to be represente$ by an attorney.


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,0. -n general it is o3ay for 'urors to perform internet research concerning the case they are in#ol#e$ in$uring the case.

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,1. -n international $isputes% it is li3ely that foreign companies will be re+uire$ to come to the =nite$States to bring suit for issues in#ol#ing the -nternet an$ =.S. companies


TOP: 'uris$iction

,. Spoilation is the $estruction of e#i$ence that is nee$e$ in a case.

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,". -t is +uite common for courts to o#erturn an arbitration awar$.




,&. an$atory arbitration is unconstitutional.


MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. 4hich of the following is the first $ocument file$ in a lawsuit@a. complaint b. answer c. plea$ings$. none of the abo#e

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. 4hich of the following is not inclu$e$ in a complaint@a. statement of sub'ect matter 'uris$iction b. re+uest for $amagesc. statement of #enue$. a counterclaime. none of the abo#e

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". 4hich of the following is not a form of e+uitable relief@a. in'unction b. money $amagesc. specific performance

$. rescission of a contracte. All of the abo#e are forms of e+uitable relief.

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&. 4hich of the following accurately $escribes a summons@a. initial $ocument file$ in a suit b. ser#e$ on the $efen$antc. nee$ not be ser#e$ so long as it is file$$. none of the abo#e

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TOP: summons

(. A counterclaim is:a. ma$e by a $efen$ant. b. part of the complaint.c. part of the interrogatories.$. none of the abo#e

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TOP: answers

*. A $efault results when:a. the plaintiff fails to ser#e a summons. b. the $efen$ant fails to file an answer in a timely fashion.c. a counterclaim is file$.$. none of the abo#e


TOP: $efault

,. This is the famous class action lawyer who is now in prison for attempte$ bribery of a fe$eral 'u$ge.a. 9ussell Crowe b. 2ic3ie Scruggsc. achary Scruggs$. 7effrey 4igan$

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. A motion for summary 'u$gment is:a. grante$ only if there are no factual issues. b. appropriate if there are no issues of law.c. $eci$e$ by a 'ury.$. none of the abo#e

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/. 4hich of the following is not a form of $isco#ery@a. interrogatories b. re+uests for a$missionsc. pretrial conference$. $epositions

e. All of the abo#e are forms of $isco#ery.

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10. 4hich of the following woul$ not be $isco#erable in a contract suit re+uesting lost profits as $amages@a. income ta6 returns of the business b. or$ers of merchan$isec. e6pense recor$s$. wor3 pro$uct

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11. 4hich of the following is a true statement about $epositions@a. They are generally hel$ in a courtroom. b. They are not ta3en un$er oath.c. They must be prece$e$ by interrogatories.$. none of the abo#e




1. Peremptory challenges:a. are challenges for cause. b. are generally limite$ in each case.c. re+uire specific reasons for use.$. re+uire proof of bias or pre'u$ice of the 'uror.e. none of the abo#e


TOP: 'ury selection

1". Once a plaintiff has establishe$ a prima facie case:a. the case is won. b. the case can sur#i#e a $irecte$ #er$ict motion by the $efen$ant.c. the $efen$ant cannot present contra$ictory e#i$ence.$. a 'u$gment NO) is grante$.e. none of the abo#e

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1&. 7ury instructions:a. are not gi#en in all cases. b. e6plain the application of law to 'uries.c. are $e#elope$ unilaterally by the 'u$ge.$. e6plain how a foreman is electe$.

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1(. A motion for 'u$gment NO):a. is a motion for 'u$gment notwithstan$ing the #er$ict. b. can only be ma$e by the plaintiff.c. is ma$e only before the #er$ict is returne$.

$. none of the abo#e


1*. 4hich of the following is not an a$#antage of arbitration@a. always nonbin$ing b. less complicate$ proce$uresc. nonpublic$. All of the abo#e are a$#antages of arbitration.

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1,. e$iation is:a. the same as arbitration. b. use$ fre+uently in international $isputes.c. regulate$ by the American Arbitration Association.$. none of the abo#e

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1. )oir $ire is:a. the process for screening prospecti#e 'urors. b. the same as #enue.c. use$ if peremptory challenges are planne$.$. the same as a 'u$gment NO).e. none of the abo#e

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TOP: 'ury selection

1/. A summons:a. is ser#e$ on the plaintiff. b. can be ser#e$ by an officer of the court or by pri#ate license$ firms.c. nee$ not be ser#e$ if the complaint has been file$.$. none of the abo#e

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0. -nterrogatories:a. are ser#e$ on nonparties only. b. must be answere$ un$er oath.c. must be use$ before a $eposition can be sche$ule$.$. none of the abo#e

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1. is replacing as the preferre$ metho$ of business $ispute resolution.a. >itigation arbitration b. Arbitration me$iationc. e$iation arbitration$. >itigation me$iation

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. A pretrial conference is:a. a meeting between the parties. b. a hearing for a motion for summary 'u$gment.c. hel$ before $isco#ery begins.$. none of the abo#e

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". The party con$ucting cross8e6amination is:a. the party who $i$ not call the witness. b. the party who calle$ the witness.c. in#ol#e$ in #oir $ire.$. always the 'u$ge.

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&. The time limit for a $efen$ant to file an answer is:a. the statute of limitations. b. two years for personal in'ury suits.c. 0 to "0 $ays in most states.$. four years for contract suits.

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(. Closing arguments are:a. presente$ by the 'u$ge. b. part of the 'ury instructions.c. presente$ by the plaintiffs attorney only.$. none of the abo#e

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*. A complaint file$ in a lawsuit coul$ not contain which of the following@a. a claim for money $amages b. a claim for e+uitable reme$iesc. a claim for an in'unction$. a counterclaim

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,. The is the largest A29 pro#i$er in the country for commercial $isputes.a. National Arbitration !orum b. American Arbitration !orumc. American Arbitration Association$. American Arbitration !orum

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TOP: A29 pro#i$ers

. A motion for 'u$gment on the plea$ings can be grante$:a. if the complaint $oes not state a cause of action. b. if there are no factual issues.c. any time $uring the course of the trial.$. all of the abo#e


/. A motion to $ismiss can be grante$:a. any time throughout the case.

b. only after the plaintiffs case has been presente$.c. only after the $efen$ants case has been presente$.$. only if summary 'u$gment is also appropriate.




"0. Sam 5chols was in'ure$ when he was struc3 in a crosswal3 by a car $ri#en by Ceila 7ones. 5cholslawyer suspects that s. 7ones was not wearing her contact lenses at the time of the acci$ent as she isre+uire$ to $o by law. After 5chols lawyer files suit% how can she fin$ out whether s. 7ones waswearing her contact lenses@a. by subpoenaing s. 7ones b. by a re+uest to pro$ucec. by a $eposition of s. 7ones$. The information is pri#ilege$ an$ non$isco#erable.


"1. Sam 4asterson is the C5O of Dalant% -nc. Dalant is being sue$ by 4ebtech% a competitor% for antitrust#iolations. 4ebtechs C5O says that he met with 4asterson three times in 1//". Ee e6plains% FChec3his calen$ar. Chec3 his secretarys logsGF The meetings are a critical part of the 4ebtech case.4ebtechs lawyers:a. will not be able to obtain the calen$ar or logs because of the pri#ilege. b. will obtain the calen$ar an$ logs through man$atory $isco#ery or a re+uest for pro$uction.c. will ha#e to show the rele#ance of the logs an$ calen$ars before they can get them.$. cannot obtain the calen$ar an$ logs because of pri#acy limitations.


". -f pri#acy is an important re+uirement for resolution of a companys $isputes% which of the followingmetho$s woul$ you recommen$@a. me$iation b. rent8a8'u$gec. arbitration$. All of the abo#e are pri#ate an$ woul$ ser#e the companys nee$s.

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"". The purpose of the new man$atory $isco#ery pro#isions is to:a. remo#e the element of surprise from litigation. b. ma3e litigation more of a +uest for the truth.c. minimiHe $isco#ery times an$ costs.$. All of the abo#e are reasons man$atory $isco#ery was a$opte$.


"&. 4hen is a motion for a 'u$gment NO) grante$@a. after the plaintiff has presente$ its case b. when the weight of the e#i$ence is contrary to the 'urys #er$ict

c. when the plea$ings of the plaintiff are insufficient to state a cause of action$. none of the abo#e

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"(. Eearsay:a. is ne#er a$missible in court. b. is unreliable e#i$ence.



c. can be use$ on cross8e6amination.$. none of the abo#e

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"*. 4hich of the following metho$s of arbitration allows the parties input on the $ecision8ma3er;s<@a. peer re#iew b. arbitration

c. me$iation$. all of the abo#e

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",. 4hich of the following cannot be obtaine$ $uring $isco#ery in a case@a. e8mail from the $efen$ant companys ser#er b. attorneys notes for the $efen$ant companyc. me$ical recor$s of an in'ure$ plaintiff $. $efen$ant company internal memose. All of the abo#e can be obtaine$ $uring $isco#ery.


". Choose the answer that reflects the proper se+uence of e#ents in ci#il proce$ure:a. complaint% subpoena% $eposition% answer% interrogatories% summons b. complaint% $eposition% answer% counterclaim% affirmati#e $efensec. complaint% $irecte$ #er$ict% summary 'u$gment% summons% answer $. complaint% summons% answer% counterclaim% $isco#erye. $isco#ery% complaint% summons% answer% counterclaim

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"/. 4hich of the following is a suggeste$ policy on e6ecuti#e smartphone use@a. A man$atory passwor$ re+uirement for smartphones. b. A state$ policy on $eleting messages on smartphones.c. Smartphone configuration an$ archi#ing policies.$. All of the abo#e.


&0. 4hich of the following metho$s of alternati#e $ispute resolution in#ol#es a hearing@a. arbitration b. me$iation

c. negotiate$ settlement$. settlement conferencee. All of the abo#e in#ol#e hearings.

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&1. Spoilation is:a. litigation o#er contaminate$ foo$.



b. $estruction of e#i$ence nee$e$ for litigation.c. following stare $ecisis an$ $ismissing a case.$. none of the abo#e


&. The best means for obtaining access to a $efen$ant companyIs e8mail in litigation o#er an atmosphereof harassment is:

a. $eposition. b. summons.c. re+uest for pro$uction.$. none of the abo#e


&". 7ane has been $unne$ by her cre$itors for payment of her cre$it car$ bills. JBut - ha#e $isputes o#ersome of those charges% an$ - want to go to court un$er the !air Cre$it Billing Act.K One of hercre$itors points out to 7ane that there was an arbitration clause in the terms an$ con$itions gi#en to herwhen she was gi#en her cre$it car$. JCre$it car$ rights are gi#en by fe$eral law. - $onIt ha#e to go toarbitrationGKa. 7ane is correct fe$eral cre$it laws prohibit arbitration. b. 7ane is incorrect she can be re+uire$ to go to arbitration.c. Arbitration applies only to Truth8in8>en$ing Act issues.$. none of the abo#e

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&&. 4hich of the following may not be inclu$e$ in the answer to a complaint@a. a$mission b. counterclaimc. $enial

$. all can be inclu$e$

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&(. Sanctions for $isco#ery abuse:a. are payments or a type of fine or penalty for not $isclosing e#i$ence. b. are unconstitutional.c. cannot inclu$e cash payments.$. none of the abo#e

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&*. -n#estment ban3er% !ran3 Luattrone% sent an e8mail aroun$ to his employees remin$ing them abouttheir e8mails an$ to Jclean up those files.K The e8mail was sent when the S5C was in#estigating r.LuattroneIs employer% Cre$it Suisse !irst Boston. The $estruction of the e8mails:a. coul$ constitute spoilation. b. coul$ constitute obstruction of 'ustice.c. is fine if it is routine.$. both a an$ b




&,. The stan$ar$ for a$mitting e6pert testimony in a trial is:a. the 'u$ge must fin$ the e6pert is reliable. b. the 'u$ge must fine that the e6pertIs testimony is rele#ant.c. all e6pert testimony is a$mitte$.$. both a an$ b

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&. y 58e$icine% -nc. is a company that offers prescriptions o#er the -nternet. The company has aworl$wi$e customer base. A company base$ in !rance has allege$ that y 58e$icine is selling ageneric $rug that #iolates the !rench companys patent. The company has file$ suit against y 58e$icine in !rance an$ has sought to use the =.S. arshal in the =nite$ States to ser#e process for thesuit. 4hich of the following best $escribes the rights of y 58e$icine@a. y 58e$icine can be re+uire$ to go to !rance to $efen$ the lawsuit because it sells its

pro$ucts there. b. y 58e$icine has #iolate$ the Computer !rau$ an$ Abuse Act.c. y 58e$icine can challenge the 'uris$iction of the =.S. arshals here in fe$eral $istrict

court.$. y 58e$icine is not responsible for the patent infringement of another company.e. none of the abo#e

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&/. 4hen is a motion for a $irecte$ #er$ict properly ma$e@a. after the $efen$ant has file$ its answer b. after summary 'u$gment has been grante$c. after the plaintiff has presente$ its case$. only at the appellate court le#el

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(0. Aman$a 9eiss was in'ure$ at a we$$ing reception at a pri#ate home. Aman$a trippe$ o#er a piece ofrebar that was stic3ing from the en$ of one portion of a si$ewal3 lea$ing to the front $oor. Aman$aIslawyer belie#es that the homeowners were aware of the rebar problem an$ that other guests to thehome ha$ trippe$ o#er it but not been in'ure$. Eow can Aman$aIs lawyer get the information about thehomeownerIs 3nowle$ge@a. he cannot because they are not re+uire$ to tal3 with Aman$aIs lawyers b. he can $epose the homeownersc. he can $epose others who ha#e been guests$. both b an$ c


(1. 4hat are the sanctions for the failure to a$mit facts ma$e through a re+uest for a$missions@a. 'u$gment is awar$e$ against the party who faile$ to a$mit the facts later pro#en b. the cost of pro#ing the facts not a$mitte$ may be assesse$ against the party who faile$ to

a$mit those factsc. the case is $ismisse$



$. none of the abo#e

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(. 7ac3 Mnighton is an employee of P9D Consulting. Ee has been calle$ for 'ury $uty. One of P9DIsclients is 9enar Corporation. 9enar is the $efen$ant in the case for which 7ac3 has been calle$ for the 'ury panel. The attorney for the plaintiff who is suing 9enar:a. coul$ ha#e 7ac3 struc3 from the panel for cause.

b. cannot ha#e 7ac3 struc3 'ust because his company has the $efen$ant as a client.c. has no recourse because the 'ury is a wil$ car$ in litigation.$. none of the abo#e

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(". 4ho con$ucts cross8e6amination when the $efen$ant is presenting its case@a. the $efen$ant because the $efen$ant always $oes cross8e6amination b. the plaintiff c. the 'u$ge because the bur$en of proof has shifte$$. none of the abo#e

ANS: B PTS: 1 NAT: AACSB: AnalyticTOP: trial process

(&. A prima face case:a. is one that has met the elements of proof. b. is one that is $ismisse$ following a motion for a $irecte$ #er$ict.c. is a term that applies in criminal law only.$. both a an$ c

ANS: A PTS: 1 NAT: AACSB: AnalyticTOP: trial process

((. 4hat type of scientifice6pert testimony re+uires a higher stan$ar$ of re#iew before it can be use$ incourt@a. any aca$emic stu$ies b. any stu$ies $e#elope$ for use at trialc. any stu$ies in an area in which e6perts $iffer $. none of the abo#e

ANS: B PTS: 1 NAT: AACSB: AnalyticTOP: trial process

(*. -f there is a hung 'ury:a. the case must be $ismisse$. b. the 'u$ge fin$s in fa#or of the $efen$ant.

c. the case can be retrie$.$. the 'u$ge can grant summary 'u$gment.

ANS: C PTS: 1 NAT: AACSB: AnalyticTOP: trial process

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1. 9ealty Partners% -nc. is being sue$ by a buyer who bought a home liste$ by 9ealty Partners. 9ealtyearne$ a commission on the sale. The buyer is suing because the house has termites. 9ealty ha$obtaine$ an inspectors report that $escribe$ the home as Ftermite8free.F 9ealty has brought theinspector into the lawsuit ;a$$e$ inspector as a cross8claimant<. 4hat type of information $oes 9ealtynee$@ Eow can it be obtaine$@

ANS:Through $isco#ery process: interrogatories% re+uests for pro$uction of $ocuments% re+uests fora$mission% $eposition of inspector.

PTS: 1 NAT: AACSB: Analytic TOP: $isco#ery

. >ist the information that will be re+uire$ to file a #ali$ complaint on a breach of contract suit.

ANS:;1< Court an$ sub'ect matter 'uris$iction;< )enue;"< Statement of facts 8 when contract entere$ into an$ its pro#isions what was not performe$;&< Claim for $amages 8 money an$or e+uitable relief such as change in beha#ior

PTS: 1 NAT: AACSB: Analytic TOP: complaints

". Outline the steps in#ol#e$ in litigation.

ANS:;1< Complaint;< Ser#ice of summons an$ complaint;"< Answer

Counterclaim;&< otion for 'u$gment on the plea$ings;(< 2isco#ery

a. -nterrogatories b. 2epositions

c. 9e+uests for pro$uction$. 9e+uests for a$mission

;*< Pretrial conference;,< Trial

7ury selectionOpening statementsPlaintiffs case2efen$ants case2irecte$ #er$ict motionClosing statements

7ury instructions

7ury $eliberations7ury #er$ictotion for 'u$gment NO)otion for a new trialAppeal

PTS: 1 NAT: AACSB: Analytic TOP: litigation



&. 56plain the $ifferences between arbitration an$ litigation.

ANS:Arbitration >itigationPri#ate Public!aster Slow mo#ing>ess stringent proce$ural rules ust follow proce$ure e6actly9ela6e$ rules of e#i$ence 9ules of e#i$ence applyCan be nonbin$ing 9esults are bin$ing

56pert can hear case No specific e6pertise 8 'ust a trial 'u$ge

PTS: 1 NAT: AACSB: Analytic TOP: arbitration ? litigation

(. 4hat is a hung 'ury an$ what is its effect@

ANS:A hung 'ury results when the 'urors cannot agree on a #er$ict. The case must then be retrie$.

PTS: 1 NAT: AACSB: Analytic TOP: trial process

*. 2escribe the role of 'ury selection consultants.

ANS:These firms are use$ to help lawyers select those 'urors who will be most sympathetic to their case.The firms use $emographic $ata an$ attitu$e sur#eys to assist in selection. They can also be use$$uring the trial to assist in the presentation of the case base$ on 'urors responses to lawyers% e#i$ence%an$ witnesses.

PTS: 1 NAT: AACSB: Analytic TOP: 'ury selection

,. >ist an$ $escribe the forms of alternati#e $ispute resolution other than arbitration.

ANS:

e$iation: Thir$ party inter#enes in an attempt to bring the $isputing parties together.9ent8a8'u$ge: Pri#ate court use$ to hear case an$ reach a $ecision.

ini8trial: Pri#ate trial where each si$e presents the heart of its case for a thir$ party tore#iew an$ offer a $ecision or resolution.

PTS: 1 NAT: AACSB: Analytic TOP: A29

. Name an$ $escribe three types of motions that can be ma$e prior to trial.

ANS:otion to $ismiss: a$e when there is no cause of action state$ in the complaint or when a court lac3s 'uris$iction.

otion for 'u$gment on the plea$ings: a$e when e#en if e#erything in the plea$ings is correct% thereis no cause of action state$.

otion for summary 'u$gment: a$e when there are no factual issues% only a $ispute of law.

PTS: 1 NAT: AACSB: Analytic TOP: motions



/. 7oan 5#ans has rente$ a storage loc3er at Storage 9 =s for the past two years. She has $isco#ere$another storage loc3er facility that is nearby is climate8controlle$% an$ only costs a few $ollars more per month to rent. 7oan has $eci$e$ to en$ her lease at Storage 9 =s an$ mo#e her things to theclimate8controlle$ facility. The management at Storage 9 =s has refuse$ to refun$ 7oans "( security$eposit. 7oans contract pro#i$es that if she sweeps out her loc3er an$ no $amage is $one% the $epositwill be returne$. 7oan has swept the loc3er% an$ there is no $amage in her unit. 4hat suggestions canyou gi#e 7oan for resol#ing the $ispute@

ANS:

5#ans coul$ try small claims court. She coul$ ha#e her case hear$ an$ nee$ not ha#e an attorney.5#ans coul$ also try a me$iator or coul$ possibly use a pri#ate court such as rent8a8'u$ge. Theimportant thing is to resol#e the $ispute without great e6pense since the amount in#ol#e$ is so small.But 5#ans will still ha#e the opportunity to enforce her rights through the courts if other efforts fail.

PTS: 1 NAT: AACSB: Analytic ? AACSB: 9eflecti#e Thin3ingTOP: A29

10. 56plain the 'uris$iction of courts within one nation o#er businesses from other nations.

ANS:-f the business is operating% entering into contracts% or a$#ertising in a country% it is sub'ect to that

countrys regulations an$ laws an$ also its courts 'uris$iction.

PTS: 1 NAT: AACSB: Analytic TOP: 'uris$iction

11. 2iscuss the issues for businesses concerning potential litigation an$ portable $e#ices such assmartphones an$ laptops.

ANS:Smartphones an$ laptops can be use$ outsi$e of a physical wor3place an$ may be treate$ as a personal$e#ice instea$ of a wor3 $e#ice. -n the e#ent of litigation% the messages an$ other communicationsmay be obtaine$ by the opposing party. Companies nee$ to be aware of its legal responsibilities an$$e#elop policies that protect the company an$ follow the legal re+uirements.

PTS: 1 NAT: AACSB: Analytic TOP: $isco#ery

1. 4hat are the $ifferences between arbitration an$ me$iation@

ANS:Arbitration e$iationhearing $iscussionse#i$ence recommen$ations$ecision no $ecision

PTS: 1 NAT: AACSB: Analytic TOP: A29

1". 56plain the attorneyclient pri#ilege.

ANS:



The attorneyclient pri#ilege allows clients to communicate openly an$ can$i$ly with their lawyerswithout the fear that the lawyer will be re+uire$ to $isclose the information re#eale$. The informationis protecte$ by the lawyer un$er the rules of client confi$entiality. There are only limite$ e6ceptionsfor the lawyer being re+uire$ to $isclose what was $iscusse$% such as the client in$icating an intent tocommit a crime.

PTS: 1 NAT: AACSB: Analytic TOP: attorney8client pri#ilege

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2iscuss why me$iation is replacing arbitration as the preferre$ metho$ of business $ispute resolution.

ANS:Arbitration has become thought of as too similar to litigation since many businesses shifte$ toarbitration to a#oi$ litigation% this is not #iewe$ as a positi#e sign for business.

PTS: 1 NAT: AACSB: Analytic TOP: me$iation

1(. >ist the types of costs a company in#ol#e$ in litigation e6periences. >ist the costs that can result iflitigation is not pursue$.

ANS:Costs of litigating:

>egal costsTime costs ;$owntime<-mage costsCapital costs

Costs of not litigating:>oss of copyrighttra$ename protectionPublic relations $amagesaybe e6istence of the company

PTS: 1 NAT: AACSB: Analytic TOP: arbitration ? litigation

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