Civil Process Assessment
Questions and Complete
Solutions Graded A+
-documents filed electronically
-documents not filed electronically - Answer: methods of service:
according to the penal code, sexual harassment is an element of which offense? - Answer: official
oppression
all writs and official documents issued by courts in connection with pending lawsuit - Answer: process
A court approved method of delivering a court document to an uncooperative defendant.
ex; - Answer: alternate service
A pleading in a civil matter in which one party (defendant) responds to the claim of another party
(plaintiff); in an answer, the defendant will deny the allegations in the plaintiff's complaint or agree with
the facts but allege new information which should prevent the plaintiff from recovering on the facts
originally presented. - Answer: answer
the seizure of persons or property so that they will come under the custody and control of the court.
(allows you to bring person or property to court) - Answer: attachment
bring the person or property to court - Answer: what does an attachment allow you to do ?
citation - Answer: official process by which a plaintiff gives a defendant notice of suit. Provide the
defendant the opportunity to appear and defend himself. (official notice from a court issued to a
defendant after a plaintiff's petition is filed)
community property - Answer: property acquired during the course of a marriage
, contempt of court - Answer: proceedings held to determine whether a person has violated a lawful
court order and to set punishment if violation is found.
diligence effort - Answer: persistent activity, prudence or care; "diligent effort" is that which is properly
expected from a reason and prudent person under the particular circumstances.
default judgement - Answer: a judgment entered by the court upon the failure of a party to plead or
appear at the appointed time
exempt property - Answer: property specified by statute, which may not be seized or sold to satisfy an
execution or attachment
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.
order - Answer: every direction of a court or judge; mandate or command. (and writs)
petition - Answer: a document filed by the plaintiff with the clerk of the court that outlines the basis of
the complaint (suit) against the defendant and the relief being sought from the court.
plaintiff - Answer: a person who complains or sues in a civil lawsuit and is so named on the record.
(initiates the civil law suit)
return - Answer: The endorsement by an officer upon a process stating what, where, when, why, how,
and to whom service and compliance of the commands within the process were made.
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)
separate property - Answer: property acquired outside of marriage
Questions and Complete
Solutions Graded A+
-documents filed electronically
-documents not filed electronically - Answer: methods of service:
according to the penal code, sexual harassment is an element of which offense? - Answer: official
oppression
all writs and official documents issued by courts in connection with pending lawsuit - Answer: process
A court approved method of delivering a court document to an uncooperative defendant.
ex; - Answer: alternate service
A pleading in a civil matter in which one party (defendant) responds to the claim of another party
(plaintiff); in an answer, the defendant will deny the allegations in the plaintiff's complaint or agree with
the facts but allege new information which should prevent the plaintiff from recovering on the facts
originally presented. - Answer: answer
the seizure of persons or property so that they will come under the custody and control of the court.
(allows you to bring person or property to court) - Answer: attachment
bring the person or property to court - Answer: what does an attachment allow you to do ?
citation - Answer: official process by which a plaintiff gives a defendant notice of suit. Provide the
defendant the opportunity to appear and defend himself. (official notice from a court issued to a
defendant after a plaintiff's petition is filed)
community property - Answer: property acquired during the course of a marriage
, contempt of court - Answer: proceedings held to determine whether a person has violated a lawful
court order and to set punishment if violation is found.
diligence effort - Answer: persistent activity, prudence or care; "diligent effort" is that which is properly
expected from a reason and prudent person under the particular circumstances.
default judgement - Answer: a judgment entered by the court upon the failure of a party to plead or
appear at the appointed time
exempt property - Answer: property specified by statute, which may not be seized or sold to satisfy an
execution or attachment
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.
order - Answer: every direction of a court or judge; mandate or command. (and writs)
petition - Answer: a document filed by the plaintiff with the clerk of the court that outlines the basis of
the complaint (suit) against the defendant and the relief being sought from the court.
plaintiff - Answer: a person who complains or sues in a civil lawsuit and is so named on the record.
(initiates the civil law suit)
return - Answer: The endorsement by an officer upon a process stating what, where, when, why, how,
and to whom service and compliance of the commands within the process were made.
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)
separate property - Answer: property acquired outside of marriage
