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The Anatomy of a Civil Lawsuit (U.S.)

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The Anatomy of a Civil Lawsuit US game quiz
"See how well you know the inside story of a civil lawsuit. The answers will be specific to United States civil procedure."

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. What is the usual basis for filing a civil lawsuit?
    Negligence, intentional acts and breach of contract
    To get a lot of money
    Because one is upset
    To coerce someone


2. How do you start a civil action?
    File a Complaint with the court
    Bring a motion
    Send a demand letter
    Send a subpoena


3. What does the person who institutes the lawsuit (plaintiff) have to do right after filing his or her initial pleading?
    Certification of the papers
    Set up a trial date
    Send out subpoenas
    Service of the lawsuit on the person being sued


4. If the person being sued (defendant) does not file any paperwork with the court after being notified of the suit, what may the plaintiff do?
    Ask the Court to punish the defendant
    Double the amount of money being asked for
    Secure a court order forcing the defendant to respond
    Enter the "default" of the defendant


5. You have to engage a lawyer in order to defend yourself if you have been sued.
    True
    False


6. What process is designed to secure evidence?
    Sua Sponte
    Indictment
    Discovery
    Trial


7. What is a deposition?
    The right to see the opposing parties documents
    An unconstitutional infringement of a persons rights
    The process of forcing a person to agree to certain things
    An examination of a witness under oath


8. A ___________ is an order to produce documents, places or things and can only be issued by a court. What is it called?
    subpoena
    default
    judgment
    writ


9. What is "voire dire"?
    The process of picking a jury
    The method of collecting the judgment
    A motion to dismiss the case
    An identified mistake in a court order


10. Is a jury required in a civil trial?
    Yes
    No


11. What is the purpose of an "opening statement"?
    To give an overview of the upcoming evidence
    To tell the jury what their role is
    To argue the case
    To instruct the jury on the law


12. Generally, may a party's attorney provide eyewitness testimony during a jury trial?
    Yes
    No


13. What five-letter word is used to complete the name of the process in which an attorney questions an adverse witness: ".....-examination"?
    Answer: (Think Perry Mason (one word))


14. What is it called when a witness is shown to be incorrect or not telling the truth though a document or a prior inconsistant statement?
    Non Sequitor
    Incrimination
    Withholding
    Impeachment


15. If a person or entity has a money judgment against it, are they required to pay immediately after the judgment is rendered?
    Yes
    No


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Compiled May 24 13