CIVIL PROCESS TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
Process - ANSWER-All writs and official documents issued by courts in connection with
pending lawsuits are known as?
recover possession of rental property - ANSWER-a writ of possession is used to?
False - ANSWER-True or false: a writ of possession is used to seize and sell property to
satisfy a court judgment.
return - ANSWER-the endorsement made by a constable or sheriff after serving process
stating what has been accomplished and the time and mode of service, is known as
a(n)?
service - ANSWER-the delivery of process by a sheriff, constable, or authorized person
to a person who is thereby officially notified of some civil proceeding against him, is
known as?
show cause - ANSWER-a notice to a defendant to either appear in court or prepare a
written answer to show cause for failing to respond to a previous order of the court is
known as?
tort - ANSWER-any one of various, legally recognized private injuries or wrongs best
defines which of the following?
both a & b - ANSWER-the directions, mandates, and commands from a court are known
as?
a. orders
b. writs
c. both a & b
D. b only
plaintiff - ANSWER-the person who initiates a civil lawsuit by filing a petition is called
the?
diligence effort - ANSWER-persistent activity, prudence, or care required of peace
officers entrusted with the duty to serve civil process best defines?
Judgement - ANSWER-the final order of a court in a civil suit which settles all disputed
issues, determines the right of the parties with regard to the subject matter of the suit,
and which is enforceable by a writ, is know as a(n)?
, petition - ANSWER-a document filed by the plaintiff with the clerk of the court which
outlines the basis of the complaint against the defendant and the relief sought from the
court best defines?
none of the above - ANSWER-a document filed by the plaintiff with the clerk of the court
which outlines the basis of the complaint against the defendant and the relief sought
from the court best defines?
answer, process, citation, execution, or none of the above?
seize certain property and hold it until the court decides what to do with it - ANSWER-a
writ of sequestration requires an officer to?
injunction - ANSWER-civil law regulates conduct through the award of money and/or?
contempt - ANSWER-proceedings held to determine whether a person has violated a
lawful court order and to set punishment if violation is found best defines?
proceedings held to determine whether a person has violated a lawful court order and to
set punishment if violation is found - ANSWER-contempt of court is best defined as
which of the following?
jurisdiction - ANSWER-the power of a court to lawfully act with regard to persons or
property is known as?
False - ANSWER-true or false: a writ of sequestration requires an officer to seize and
sell property to satisfy a court.
and all others - ANSWER-the Latin term "et al" means?
in the interest of - ANSWER-the Latin term "in re" means?
pro bono - ANSWER-when an attorney works for a client for no fee, this is known as?
separate property - ANSWER-property acquired outside the marriage is generally
deemed to be?
both a & b - ANSWER-winners of a civil lawsuit can be awarded which of the following?
a. money
b. injunctive relief
c. both a & b
D. a only
civil law - ANSWER-that portion of the law which defines the personal and property
rights of individuals is known as?
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
Process - ANSWER-All writs and official documents issued by courts in connection with
pending lawsuits are known as?
recover possession of rental property - ANSWER-a writ of possession is used to?
False - ANSWER-True or false: a writ of possession is used to seize and sell property to
satisfy a court judgment.
return - ANSWER-the endorsement made by a constable or sheriff after serving process
stating what has been accomplished and the time and mode of service, is known as
a(n)?
service - ANSWER-the delivery of process by a sheriff, constable, or authorized person
to a person who is thereby officially notified of some civil proceeding against him, is
known as?
show cause - ANSWER-a notice to a defendant to either appear in court or prepare a
written answer to show cause for failing to respond to a previous order of the court is
known as?
tort - ANSWER-any one of various, legally recognized private injuries or wrongs best
defines which of the following?
both a & b - ANSWER-the directions, mandates, and commands from a court are known
as?
a. orders
b. writs
c. both a & b
D. b only
plaintiff - ANSWER-the person who initiates a civil lawsuit by filing a petition is called
the?
diligence effort - ANSWER-persistent activity, prudence, or care required of peace
officers entrusted with the duty to serve civil process best defines?
Judgement - ANSWER-the final order of a court in a civil suit which settles all disputed
issues, determines the right of the parties with regard to the subject matter of the suit,
and which is enforceable by a writ, is know as a(n)?
, petition - ANSWER-a document filed by the plaintiff with the clerk of the court which
outlines the basis of the complaint against the defendant and the relief sought from the
court best defines?
none of the above - ANSWER-a document filed by the plaintiff with the clerk of the court
which outlines the basis of the complaint against the defendant and the relief sought
from the court best defines?
answer, process, citation, execution, or none of the above?
seize certain property and hold it until the court decides what to do with it - ANSWER-a
writ of sequestration requires an officer to?
injunction - ANSWER-civil law regulates conduct through the award of money and/or?
contempt - ANSWER-proceedings held to determine whether a person has violated a
lawful court order and to set punishment if violation is found best defines?
proceedings held to determine whether a person has violated a lawful court order and to
set punishment if violation is found - ANSWER-contempt of court is best defined as
which of the following?
jurisdiction - ANSWER-the power of a court to lawfully act with regard to persons or
property is known as?
False - ANSWER-true or false: a writ of sequestration requires an officer to seize and
sell property to satisfy a court.
and all others - ANSWER-the Latin term "et al" means?
in the interest of - ANSWER-the Latin term "in re" means?
pro bono - ANSWER-when an attorney works for a client for no fee, this is known as?
separate property - ANSWER-property acquired outside the marriage is generally
deemed to be?
both a & b - ANSWER-winners of a civil lawsuit can be awarded which of the following?
a. money
b. injunctive relief
c. both a & b
D. a only
civil law - ANSWER-that portion of the law which defines the personal and property
rights of individuals is known as?
