©THEBRIGHT EXAM STUDY SOLUTIONS 8/22/2024 12:54 PM
Paralegal_01_Final Exam, Civil Litigation
Review (Paralegal) Questions With
Correct Answers.
What quality must be possessed by a witness to qualify as an expert witness? -
answer✔✔Specialized Knowledge
The scope of discovery is __________________ the admissability of evidence. -
answer✔✔Larger
T/F Generally, conversations between the client and his or her spouse are privileged. -
answer✔✔True
Who determines the admissability of evidence during trial? - answer✔✔The judge
May the paralegal interview a potential client? - answer✔✔Yes
What are the 5 stages of Civil Litigation? - answer✔✔pre litigation- litigation- trial-appeal
A personal injury case involving Texas citizens with $50,000 in damages could be filed in: -
answer✔✔State District Court, or State County Court
T/F Venue relates to the location of the trial court. - answer✔✔True
What is the preferred method of declining a case? - answer✔✔In writing
T/F The Texas Supreme Court and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals have concurrent
jurisdiction. - answer✔✔False
If the defendant's answer date falls on a court holiday, the answer is due on: [Blank1] -
answer✔✔Next business Day
A petition may be served by which of 4 methods? - answer✔✔Personal Service
Substituted Service
Certified Mail
, ©THEBRIGHT EXAM STUDY SOLUTIONS 8/22/2024 12:54 PM
Publication
Which of the following is a plaintiff's initial pleading? - answer✔✔Complaint and Petition
In a federal case, the answer is due: - answer✔✔20 days after the date of service
The pleading filed by the defendant against a person who was not sued by the plaintiff is known
as a: - answer✔✔Third Party petition
If a state court plaintiff fails to identify the discovery level, which level is assigned to the case?
[Blank1] - answer✔✔2
When may a defendant sign a waiver of service? - answer✔✔only after a petition has been filed
What must be served with the Plaintiff's Original Petition? - answer✔✔Citation
T/F With the attorney's permission, the paralegal may sign a pleading. - answer✔✔False
T/F Pleadings cannot be amended. - answer✔✔False
T/F Parties may agree to a level 3 discovery plan without court approval. - answer✔✔True
Why would you object to a discovery request? 4 reasons - answer✔✔Privileged information
Not relevant
Repetitive
Not availible
Generally, are objections allowed in response to requests for disclosure? - answer✔✔No
T/F Non-parties are required to respond to interrogatories. - answer✔✔False
What can you do when a party requests information outside the scope of discovery? 2 reasons -
answer✔✔Serve written objections.
File a motion for protective order.
What should be done immediately upon receipt of discovery requests? - answer✔✔Calendar and
Date
How many interrogatories may be served on a party under discovery plan level 2? -
answer✔✔25
If discovery is served with a state court petition, when are the answers due? - answer✔✔50 days
after the date of service
What is the maximum amount of damages recoverable under discovery level 1? -
answer✔✔50,000
Paralegal_01_Final Exam, Civil Litigation
Review (Paralegal) Questions With
Correct Answers.
What quality must be possessed by a witness to qualify as an expert witness? -
answer✔✔Specialized Knowledge
The scope of discovery is __________________ the admissability of evidence. -
answer✔✔Larger
T/F Generally, conversations between the client and his or her spouse are privileged. -
answer✔✔True
Who determines the admissability of evidence during trial? - answer✔✔The judge
May the paralegal interview a potential client? - answer✔✔Yes
What are the 5 stages of Civil Litigation? - answer✔✔pre litigation- litigation- trial-appeal
A personal injury case involving Texas citizens with $50,000 in damages could be filed in: -
answer✔✔State District Court, or State County Court
T/F Venue relates to the location of the trial court. - answer✔✔True
What is the preferred method of declining a case? - answer✔✔In writing
T/F The Texas Supreme Court and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals have concurrent
jurisdiction. - answer✔✔False
If the defendant's answer date falls on a court holiday, the answer is due on: [Blank1] -
answer✔✔Next business Day
A petition may be served by which of 4 methods? - answer✔✔Personal Service
Substituted Service
Certified Mail
, ©THEBRIGHT EXAM STUDY SOLUTIONS 8/22/2024 12:54 PM
Publication
Which of the following is a plaintiff's initial pleading? - answer✔✔Complaint and Petition
In a federal case, the answer is due: - answer✔✔20 days after the date of service
The pleading filed by the defendant against a person who was not sued by the plaintiff is known
as a: - answer✔✔Third Party petition
If a state court plaintiff fails to identify the discovery level, which level is assigned to the case?
[Blank1] - answer✔✔2
When may a defendant sign a waiver of service? - answer✔✔only after a petition has been filed
What must be served with the Plaintiff's Original Petition? - answer✔✔Citation
T/F With the attorney's permission, the paralegal may sign a pleading. - answer✔✔False
T/F Pleadings cannot be amended. - answer✔✔False
T/F Parties may agree to a level 3 discovery plan without court approval. - answer✔✔True
Why would you object to a discovery request? 4 reasons - answer✔✔Privileged information
Not relevant
Repetitive
Not availible
Generally, are objections allowed in response to requests for disclosure? - answer✔✔No
T/F Non-parties are required to respond to interrogatories. - answer✔✔False
What can you do when a party requests information outside the scope of discovery? 2 reasons -
answer✔✔Serve written objections.
File a motion for protective order.
What should be done immediately upon receipt of discovery requests? - answer✔✔Calendar and
Date
How many interrogatories may be served on a party under discovery plan level 2? -
answer✔✔25
If discovery is served with a state court petition, when are the answers due? - answer✔✔50 days
after the date of service
What is the maximum amount of damages recoverable under discovery level 1? -
answer✔✔50,000
