Paralegal 011 - Introduction to Civil Litigation » 2019 » Quiz 1

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Question #1
A party filing an action in state court must follow the procedural rules of that particular court.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #2
Criminal litigation is commenced by private parties.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #3
Statutes are laws enacted by state or federal legislatures.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #4
All laws enacted by Congress are found in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #5
Only federal and state governments may enact statutes or codes.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #6
Common law is never used in the United States today.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #7
Litigation is commenced by the aggrieved party filing a complaint.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #8
The aggrieved party filing a complaint is called the plaintiff and the party against whom the complaint is filed is called the respondent.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #9
A complaint is always filed in the trial court.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #10
On appeal, the appellate court may hear from witnesses and take new evidence.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #11
A California superior court limited jurisdiction can onLy hear cases that are for a money judgment in the amount of $25,000 or less
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #12
If the appellate court disagrees with the trial court’s judgment, the appellate court will reverse the decision.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #13
Appeal to the Supreme Court is not automatic, but rather is discretionary with the Court.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #14
Compensatory damages are given when the defendant’s conduct is willful or malicious in order to punish the defendant.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #15
If the legal remedy is inadequate to compensate the plaintiff fully, then the plaintiff may be able to obtain an equitable remedy.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #16
An injunction is a legal remedy.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #17
Under the federal court system, the trial court is called the United States District Court.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #18
The communication between an attorney and client is confidential.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #19
A paralegal may not represent a client in court or at a deposition
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #20
Civil litigation is the resolution of disputes between private parties through the court system,,
A.   True
B.   False
Question #21
Civil litigation is the resolution of disputes between private parties through the court system,,
A.   True
B.   False

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