CIVIL PROCESS EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
Summons - ANSWER-A writ or process commencing the plaintiff's action and requiring
the defendant to appear and answer
Complaint - ANSWER-The initial pleading that starts a civil action and states the basis
for the court's jurisdiction, the basis for the plaintiff's claim, and the demand for relief
Commencement of Action - ANSWER-Commencement of civil action. A civil action is
commenced when the summons and complaint are filed with the clerk of court if:
- the summons and complaint are served within the statute of limitations in any manner
prescribed by law; or
- if not served within the statute of limitations, actual service must be accomplished not
later than 120 days after filing.
Process: By Whom Served. - ANSWER-Service of summons may be made by the
sheriff, his deputy, or by any other person not less than 18 years of age, not an attorney
in or a party to the action.
Subpoena - ANSWER-A writ commanding a person to appear before a court or other
tribunal, subject to a penalty for failing to comply.
Rule to Show Cause - ANSWER-A court order commanding the party to appear and
show cause why he should not be compelled to do the act required.
Body Attachment (Civil Arrest) - ANSWER-An arrest and detention of a civil-suit
defendant until bail is posted or a judgment is paid.
Certain Persons Exempt from Civil Arrest - ANSWER-- Members of Congress
- Legislators, during meeting of the General Assembly
- Military Reservists
- Citizens Attending Court
- Voters on Election Day
Claim and Delivery - ANSWER-A claim for recovery of specific personal property
wrongfully taken or detained, as well as for any damages by the taking or detention.
Homestead Exemption - ANSWER-Under the homestead exemption law, certain
property is exempt from levy, attachment or sale arising from any judgment granted or
final process issued from the court.
Real Property or Personal Property - ANSWER-not to exceed $50,000 in value
AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
Summons - ANSWER-A writ or process commencing the plaintiff's action and requiring
the defendant to appear and answer
Complaint - ANSWER-The initial pleading that starts a civil action and states the basis
for the court's jurisdiction, the basis for the plaintiff's claim, and the demand for relief
Commencement of Action - ANSWER-Commencement of civil action. A civil action is
commenced when the summons and complaint are filed with the clerk of court if:
- the summons and complaint are served within the statute of limitations in any manner
prescribed by law; or
- if not served within the statute of limitations, actual service must be accomplished not
later than 120 days after filing.
Process: By Whom Served. - ANSWER-Service of summons may be made by the
sheriff, his deputy, or by any other person not less than 18 years of age, not an attorney
in or a party to the action.
Subpoena - ANSWER-A writ commanding a person to appear before a court or other
tribunal, subject to a penalty for failing to comply.
Rule to Show Cause - ANSWER-A court order commanding the party to appear and
show cause why he should not be compelled to do the act required.
Body Attachment (Civil Arrest) - ANSWER-An arrest and detention of a civil-suit
defendant until bail is posted or a judgment is paid.
Certain Persons Exempt from Civil Arrest - ANSWER-- Members of Congress
- Legislators, during meeting of the General Assembly
- Military Reservists
- Citizens Attending Court
- Voters on Election Day
Claim and Delivery - ANSWER-A claim for recovery of specific personal property
wrongfully taken or detained, as well as for any damages by the taking or detention.
Homestead Exemption - ANSWER-Under the homestead exemption law, certain
property is exempt from levy, attachment or sale arising from any judgment granted or
final process issued from the court.
Real Property or Personal Property - ANSWER-not to exceed $50,000 in value
