TEXAS CSR WKT UPDATED TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔Information, usually in writing in all legal proceedings, of all documents filed,
decisions, requests, motions, petitions, and upcoming dates. - ✔✔notice
✔✔The name of a writ to commission private persons to do some act in the place of a
judge. - ✔✔dedimus
✔✔"For the good of the record," or "for perpetuation of testimony" - ✔✔de bene esse
✔✔Maybe used at the time of trial when the person testifying is not available for the
trial. - ✔✔de bene esse deposition
✔✔Reported before a trial begins to elicit evidence that will give information concerning
the facts surrounding the litigation. - ✔✔Discovery deposition
✔✔To prove that a witness has lied or changed the original facts given. - ✔✔impeach
✔✔One who gives a deposition. - ✔✔deponent
✔✔May be taken after a case is completed and the court has ordered a money
judgment against a party. It is used to list the assets of the losing party so that a
determination can be made about how and win a judgment should be paid. - ✔✔in aid
of execution deposition
✔✔Another name for depositions in aid of execution. - ✔✔Disclosure deposition
✔✔Refers to notice of the taking of a deposition, generally required by statute in order
that the adverse party be afforded an opportunity to be present or to file cross
interrogatories. - ✔✔notice of deposition
✔✔The required books, records, or other objects demanded must be brought by the
witness to the deposition room. - ✔✔subpoena duces tecum
✔✔A type of examination or method of discovery by which questions are already written
and sent to the examining party. - ✔✔interrogatories
✔✔This is often easier than deposition or courtroom reporting because the only
questions asked are those of the examiner, who is usually an attorney, insurance
adjuster, or other investigator. - ✔✔statement reporting
, ✔✔A public official who has the power to acknowledge signatures, administer oats and
affirmations, and issue subpoenas in lawsuits. - ✔✔notary public
✔✔The theft of an item or items - ✔✔larceny
✔✔One who inherits something in a will by right of a relationship. - ✔✔rightful heir
✔✔A person or an entity to whom the law has entrusted the custody and control of the
person, or estate, or both, of an infant or other incompetent. - ✔✔Guardian
✔✔A guardian appointed to prosecute or defend a suit on behalf of a party who is
incompetent. - ✔✔Guardian ad litem
✔✔The unlawful killing of another without malice. - ✔✔Manslaughter
✔✔The unlawful solicitation and carrying out of sexual favors for monetary rewards. -
✔✔prostitution
✔✔A personal action brought to recover possession of goods unlawfully taken or
unlawfully held - ✔✔replevin
✔✔Refers the reader to a previous part of the chapter or book. - ✔✔supra
✔✔A system used in many states whereby land titles are registered and certificates of
title are granted. - ✔✔Torrens
✔✔ A(n) ____ is any form of attestation by which a person signifies that he or she is
bound in conscience to perform an act faithfully and truthfully. - ✔✔oath
✔✔To ____ is to decide or settle by law. - ✔✔adjucate
✔✔A ____ is an unmarried woman. - ✔✔feme sole
✔✔____ means "Let the buyer beware." - ✔✔caveat emptor
✔✔_____ means "Let the seller beware." - ✔✔caveat venditor
✔✔The ___ on a legal document is an official logo or design stamped on the document
to show ownership or authenticity. - ✔✔seal
✔✔A(n) ____ goes beyond the powers conferred upon a corporation by its charter. -
✔✔ultra vires act
ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔Information, usually in writing in all legal proceedings, of all documents filed,
decisions, requests, motions, petitions, and upcoming dates. - ✔✔notice
✔✔The name of a writ to commission private persons to do some act in the place of a
judge. - ✔✔dedimus
✔✔"For the good of the record," or "for perpetuation of testimony" - ✔✔de bene esse
✔✔Maybe used at the time of trial when the person testifying is not available for the
trial. - ✔✔de bene esse deposition
✔✔Reported before a trial begins to elicit evidence that will give information concerning
the facts surrounding the litigation. - ✔✔Discovery deposition
✔✔To prove that a witness has lied or changed the original facts given. - ✔✔impeach
✔✔One who gives a deposition. - ✔✔deponent
✔✔May be taken after a case is completed and the court has ordered a money
judgment against a party. It is used to list the assets of the losing party so that a
determination can be made about how and win a judgment should be paid. - ✔✔in aid
of execution deposition
✔✔Another name for depositions in aid of execution. - ✔✔Disclosure deposition
✔✔Refers to notice of the taking of a deposition, generally required by statute in order
that the adverse party be afforded an opportunity to be present or to file cross
interrogatories. - ✔✔notice of deposition
✔✔The required books, records, or other objects demanded must be brought by the
witness to the deposition room. - ✔✔subpoena duces tecum
✔✔A type of examination or method of discovery by which questions are already written
and sent to the examining party. - ✔✔interrogatories
✔✔This is often easier than deposition or courtroom reporting because the only
questions asked are those of the examiner, who is usually an attorney, insurance
adjuster, or other investigator. - ✔✔statement reporting
, ✔✔A public official who has the power to acknowledge signatures, administer oats and
affirmations, and issue subpoenas in lawsuits. - ✔✔notary public
✔✔The theft of an item or items - ✔✔larceny
✔✔One who inherits something in a will by right of a relationship. - ✔✔rightful heir
✔✔A person or an entity to whom the law has entrusted the custody and control of the
person, or estate, or both, of an infant or other incompetent. - ✔✔Guardian
✔✔A guardian appointed to prosecute or defend a suit on behalf of a party who is
incompetent. - ✔✔Guardian ad litem
✔✔The unlawful killing of another without malice. - ✔✔Manslaughter
✔✔The unlawful solicitation and carrying out of sexual favors for monetary rewards. -
✔✔prostitution
✔✔A personal action brought to recover possession of goods unlawfully taken or
unlawfully held - ✔✔replevin
✔✔Refers the reader to a previous part of the chapter or book. - ✔✔supra
✔✔A system used in many states whereby land titles are registered and certificates of
title are granted. - ✔✔Torrens
✔✔ A(n) ____ is any form of attestation by which a person signifies that he or she is
bound in conscience to perform an act faithfully and truthfully. - ✔✔oath
✔✔To ____ is to decide or settle by law. - ✔✔adjucate
✔✔A ____ is an unmarried woman. - ✔✔feme sole
✔✔____ means "Let the buyer beware." - ✔✔caveat emptor
✔✔_____ means "Let the seller beware." - ✔✔caveat venditor
✔✔The ___ on a legal document is an official logo or design stamped on the document
to show ownership or authenticity. - ✔✔seal
✔✔A(n) ____ goes beyond the powers conferred upon a corporation by its charter. -
✔✔ultra vires act
