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If the person refuses to open the door or hides from the officer serving a Writ of Habeas Corpus, the
officer may not simply post the writ in a conspicuous part of the house where the person lives or is
hiding, or where the prisoner is being confined.
a) True
b) False - answer b) False
________________ is a writ directing a party to appear and show why a dormant judgment against him
should not be revived, or directing the heirs or the administrator of a deceased party's estate to appear
and proceed with the case.
a) Writ of Scire Facias
b) Writ of Mandamus
c) Writ of Habeas Corpus
d) None of these - answer a) Writ of Scire Facias
Documents that involve seizure of property or person or eviction may:
a) be served by anyone over 18 years of age.
b) be served by only a Texas Ranger
c) be served by any peace officer.
d) only be served by a Sheriff or Constable and their deputies. - answer d) only be served by a Sheriff or
Constable and their deputies.
In civil cases, a person residing more than 150 miles from the court where the case is pending can be
forced to comply with a subpoena if it is to compel the person's attendance at a deposition.
, a) True
b) False - answer a) True
Writ issued while a case is pending that allows seizure of defendant's property because the plaintiff will
probably lose his/her debt unless the writ is issued.
a) Writ of Attachment for Property
b) Writ of Execution
c) Writ of Mandamus
d) None of these - answer a) Writ of Attachment for Property
Writ of Garnishment can be served to garnishee via email.
a) True
b) False - answer b) False
Writs and process expire within 30 days of issuance.
a) True
b) False - answer b) False
In a case involving the right to possession of a child, the Writ of Habeas Corpus may order return of a
child.
a) True
b) False - answer a) True
A "___________" is an affidavit or sworn statement made before the court which charges the
commission of an offense within the jurisdiction of the court.