Civil Process test Questions
and Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Process - Answer: All writs and official documents issued by courts in connection with pending lawsuits
are known as?
recover possession of rental property - Answer: a writ of possession is used to?
False - Answer: True or false: a writ of possession is used to seize and sell property to satisfy a court
judgment.
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)?
service - Answer: the delivery of process by a sheriff, constable, or authorized person to a person who is
thereby officially notified of some civil proceeding against him, is known as?
show cause - Answer: a notice to a defendant to either appear in court or prepare a written answer to
show cause for failing to respond to a previous order of the court is known as?
tort - Answer: any one of various, legally recognized private injuries or wrongs best defines which of the
following?
both a & b - Answer: the directions, mandates, and commands from a court are known as?
a. orders
b. writs
c. both a & b
D. b only
, plaintiff - Answer: the person who initiates a civil lawsuit by filing a petition is called the?
diligence effort - Answer: persistent activity, prudence, or care required of peace officers entrusted with
the duty to serve civil process best defines?
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, and which is enforceable by a writ,
is know as a(n)?
petition - Answer: a document filed by the plaintiff with the clerk of the court which outlines the basis of
the complaint against the defendant and the relief sought from the court best defines?
none of the above - Answer: a document filed by the plaintiff with the clerk of the court which outlines
the basis of the complaint against the defendant and the relief sought from the court best defines?
answer, process, citation, execution, or none of the above?
seize certain property and hold it until the court decides what to do with it - Answer: a writ of
sequestration requires an officer to?
False - Answer: true or false: a writ of sequestration requires an officer to seize and sell property to
satisfy a court.
and all others - Answer: the Latin term "et al" means?
in the interest of - Answer: the Latin term "in re" means?
pro bono - Answer: when an attorney works for a client for no fee, this is known as?
separate property - Answer: property acquired outside the marriage is generally deemed to be?
both a & b - Answer: winners of a civil lawsuit can be awarded which of the following?
and Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Process - Answer: All writs and official documents issued by courts in connection with pending lawsuits
are known as?
recover possession of rental property - Answer: a writ of possession is used to?
False - Answer: True or false: a writ of possession is used to seize and sell property to satisfy a court
judgment.
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)?
service - Answer: the delivery of process by a sheriff, constable, or authorized person to a person who is
thereby officially notified of some civil proceeding against him, is known as?
show cause - Answer: a notice to a defendant to either appear in court or prepare a written answer to
show cause for failing to respond to a previous order of the court is known as?
tort - Answer: any one of various, legally recognized private injuries or wrongs best defines which of the
following?
both a & b - Answer: the directions, mandates, and commands from a court are known as?
a. orders
b. writs
c. both a & b
D. b only
, plaintiff - Answer: the person who initiates a civil lawsuit by filing a petition is called the?
diligence effort - Answer: persistent activity, prudence, or care required of peace officers entrusted with
the duty to serve civil process best defines?
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, and which is enforceable by a writ,
is know as a(n)?
petition - Answer: a document filed by the plaintiff with the clerk of the court which outlines the basis of
the complaint against the defendant and the relief sought from the court best defines?
none of the above - Answer: a document filed by the plaintiff with the clerk of the court which outlines
the basis of the complaint against the defendant and the relief sought from the court best defines?
answer, process, citation, execution, or none of the above?
seize certain property and hold it until the court decides what to do with it - Answer: a writ of
sequestration requires an officer to?
False - Answer: true or false: a writ of sequestration requires an officer to seize and sell property to
satisfy a court.
and all others - Answer: the Latin term "et al" means?
in the interest of - Answer: the Latin term "in re" means?
pro bono - Answer: when an attorney works for a client for no fee, this is known as?
separate property - Answer: property acquired outside the marriage is generally deemed to be?
both a & b - Answer: winners of a civil lawsuit can be awarded which of the following?
