Civil Litigation Cumulative Exam Questions
and Answers
In some states the initial pleading in a lawsuit is called a petition, instead of a
complaint. - ANSWER-True
Most aspects of civil litigation occur in the courtroom such as the exchange of
discovery materials and depositions. - ANSWER-False
Case law, the opinions of judges in past cases, has little, if any, relevance to civil
procedure. - ANSWER-False
Continuing legal education is important for a litigation paralegal. - ANSWER-True
A litigation paralegal often appears in court, arguing cases. - ANSWER-False
The rules of civil procedure differ substantially from the rules of criminal procedure.
- ANSWER-True
Rules and procedures of civil litigation are consistent from state to state, just like
traffic laws and gun laws. - ANSWER-False
Arbitration is a form of settlement, used to avoid jury trials. - ANSWER-True
Litigation paralegals often rely on form books and forms files. - ANSWER-True
The most common method of resolving civil disputes is settlement and not jury
trial. - ANSWER-True
Stevens, a citizen of the state of Oklahoma, was involved in an automobile accident
with Jackson, a citizen of the state of Alabama. Stevens is injured and wishes to
sue.
If the accident happened in Alabama, the state courts of Alabama would have
jurisdiction, even though Stevens is not a citizen of that state - ANSWER-True
Within the federal court system, trial courts are called superior courts. - ANSWER-
False
A court of appellate jurisdiction is a court where the case begins and is tried. -
ANSWER-False
, Stevens, a citizen of the state of Oklahoma, was involved in an automobile accident
with Jackson, a citizen of the state of Alabama. Stevens is injured and wishes to
sue.
If the accident happened in Oklahoma, the state courts of Oklahoma could not
exercise personal jurisdiction over Jackson because he is not a citizen of that state.
- ANSWER-False
Stevens, a citizen of the state of Oklahoma, was involved in an automobile accident
with Jackson, a citizen of the state of Alabama. Stevens is injured and wishes to
sue.
If the accident happened in Alabama, and Stevens's damages exceed $75,000, the
state courts of Alabama and the federal court have concurrent jurisdiction. -
ANSWER-True
Pleadings are filed in a trial court. - ANSWER-True
Trial courts within state court systems are all referred to as district courts. -
ANSWER-False
Before proceeding with a case, the court must have either subject matter or
personal jurisdiction. - ANSWER-False
Stevens, a citizen of the state of Oklahoma, was involved in an automobile accident
with Jackson, a citizen of the state of Alabama. Stevens is injured and wishes to
sue.
If the accident happened in Alabama, the state courts of Oklahoma would have
jurisdiction to hear the case. - ANSWER-False
Venue is a type of jurisdiction. - ANSWER-False
Within the federal court system, a separate appellate court district exists for each of
the 50 states. - ANSWER-False
Litigation paralegals need not be concerned with ethical problems, since various
canons of ethics and rules of professional conduct apply only to attorneys -
ANSWER-False
Each element of a cause of action must be proven at trial in order for the plaintiff to
prevail. - ANSWER-True
An efficient tickler system is essential for keeping track of time limitations on cases.
- ANSWER-True
The doctrine known as laches requires plaintiffs to present written claims to
defendants prior to filing lawsuits. - ANSWER-False
and Answers
In some states the initial pleading in a lawsuit is called a petition, instead of a
complaint. - ANSWER-True
Most aspects of civil litigation occur in the courtroom such as the exchange of
discovery materials and depositions. - ANSWER-False
Case law, the opinions of judges in past cases, has little, if any, relevance to civil
procedure. - ANSWER-False
Continuing legal education is important for a litigation paralegal. - ANSWER-True
A litigation paralegal often appears in court, arguing cases. - ANSWER-False
The rules of civil procedure differ substantially from the rules of criminal procedure.
- ANSWER-True
Rules and procedures of civil litigation are consistent from state to state, just like
traffic laws and gun laws. - ANSWER-False
Arbitration is a form of settlement, used to avoid jury trials. - ANSWER-True
Litigation paralegals often rely on form books and forms files. - ANSWER-True
The most common method of resolving civil disputes is settlement and not jury
trial. - ANSWER-True
Stevens, a citizen of the state of Oklahoma, was involved in an automobile accident
with Jackson, a citizen of the state of Alabama. Stevens is injured and wishes to
sue.
If the accident happened in Alabama, the state courts of Alabama would have
jurisdiction, even though Stevens is not a citizen of that state - ANSWER-True
Within the federal court system, trial courts are called superior courts. - ANSWER-
False
A court of appellate jurisdiction is a court where the case begins and is tried. -
ANSWER-False
, Stevens, a citizen of the state of Oklahoma, was involved in an automobile accident
with Jackson, a citizen of the state of Alabama. Stevens is injured and wishes to
sue.
If the accident happened in Oklahoma, the state courts of Oklahoma could not
exercise personal jurisdiction over Jackson because he is not a citizen of that state.
- ANSWER-False
Stevens, a citizen of the state of Oklahoma, was involved in an automobile accident
with Jackson, a citizen of the state of Alabama. Stevens is injured and wishes to
sue.
If the accident happened in Alabama, and Stevens's damages exceed $75,000, the
state courts of Alabama and the federal court have concurrent jurisdiction. -
ANSWER-True
Pleadings are filed in a trial court. - ANSWER-True
Trial courts within state court systems are all referred to as district courts. -
ANSWER-False
Before proceeding with a case, the court must have either subject matter or
personal jurisdiction. - ANSWER-False
Stevens, a citizen of the state of Oklahoma, was involved in an automobile accident
with Jackson, a citizen of the state of Alabama. Stevens is injured and wishes to
sue.
If the accident happened in Alabama, the state courts of Oklahoma would have
jurisdiction to hear the case. - ANSWER-False
Venue is a type of jurisdiction. - ANSWER-False
Within the federal court system, a separate appellate court district exists for each of
the 50 states. - ANSWER-False
Litigation paralegals need not be concerned with ethical problems, since various
canons of ethics and rules of professional conduct apply only to attorneys -
ANSWER-False
Each element of a cause of action must be proven at trial in order for the plaintiff to
prevail. - ANSWER-True
An efficient tickler system is essential for keeping track of time limitations on cases.
- ANSWER-True
The doctrine known as laches requires plaintiffs to present written claims to
defendants prior to filing lawsuits. - ANSWER-False
