COURT SYSTEMS AND STRUCTURES
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The Pleading - Correct Answers -series of formal, written statements in which the
plaintiff and defendant both
state their claims for their defense regarding the matter which is being disputed
Issue of Fact - Correct Answers -argument between the two parties regarding the
events which took place which
caused the lawsuit to arise
Issue of Law - Correct Answers -argument between the two parties in regards to which
legal rules apply to the
facts stated in the pleading
Pretrial Procedure - Correct Answers -occurs when parties must disclose any evidence
they have to prove the argued
facts (used to push for settlements between parties so trial does not have to
take place or to make trials more effective)
Judgment of Pleadings - Correct Answers -occurs when the judge determines there is
no issue of fact or law; effectively ending the case
Discovery - Correct Answers -includes the right of each party to obtain and present
witnesses and evidence
(such as documents and physical objects)
Summary Judgment - Correct Answers -final ruling by the judge based on the evidence
found in the discovery; often
requested by the defendant to avoid going to trial
The Trial - Correct Answers -introduces the evidence and facts from the pleadings and
pretrial procedure
and determines the outcome of the case
Jury Selection - Correct Answers -process of choosing potential jurors by weeding out
biased people who cannot
be neutral or fair
Court Systems - Correct Answers -neutral panels established by government agencies
to settle a variety of
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The Pleading - Correct Answers -series of formal, written statements in which the
plaintiff and defendant both
state their claims for their defense regarding the matter which is being disputed
Issue of Fact - Correct Answers -argument between the two parties regarding the
events which took place which
caused the lawsuit to arise
Issue of Law - Correct Answers -argument between the two parties in regards to which
legal rules apply to the
facts stated in the pleading
Pretrial Procedure - Correct Answers -occurs when parties must disclose any evidence
they have to prove the argued
facts (used to push for settlements between parties so trial does not have to
take place or to make trials more effective)
Judgment of Pleadings - Correct Answers -occurs when the judge determines there is
no issue of fact or law; effectively ending the case
Discovery - Correct Answers -includes the right of each party to obtain and present
witnesses and evidence
(such as documents and physical objects)
Summary Judgment - Correct Answers -final ruling by the judge based on the evidence
found in the discovery; often
requested by the defendant to avoid going to trial
The Trial - Correct Answers -introduces the evidence and facts from the pleadings and
pretrial procedure
and determines the outcome of the case
Jury Selection - Correct Answers -process of choosing potential jurors by weeding out
biased people who cannot
be neutral or fair
Court Systems - Correct Answers -neutral panels established by government agencies
to settle a variety of
