Civil Process Test Questions
and Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Summons - Answer: A writ or process commencing the plaintiff's action and requiring the defendant to
appear and answer
Complaint - Answer: The initial pleading that starts a civil action and states the basis for the court's
jurisdiction, the basis for the plaintiff's claim, and the demand for relief
Commencement of Action - Answer: Commencement of civil action. A civil action is commenced when
the summons and complaint are filed with the clerk of court if:
- the summons and complaint are served within the statute of limitations in any manner prescribed by
law; or
- if not served within the statute of limitations, actual service must be accomplished not later than 120
days after filing.
Process: By Whom Served. - Answer: Service of summons may be made by the sheriff, his deputy, or by
any other person not less than 18 years of age, not an attorney in or a party to the action.
Subpoena - Answer: A writ commanding a person to appear before a court or other tribunal, subject to a
penalty for failing to comply.
Rule to Show Cause - Answer: A court order commanding the party to appear and show cause why he
should not be compelled to do the act required.
Body Attachment (Civil Arrest) - Answer: An arrest and detention of a civil-suit defendant until bail is
posted or a judgment is paid.
Certain Persons Exempt from Civil Arrest - Answer: - Members of Congress
- Legislators, during meeting of the General Assembly
and Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Summons - Answer: A writ or process commencing the plaintiff's action and requiring the defendant to
appear and answer
Complaint - Answer: The initial pleading that starts a civil action and states the basis for the court's
jurisdiction, the basis for the plaintiff's claim, and the demand for relief
Commencement of Action - Answer: Commencement of civil action. A civil action is commenced when
the summons and complaint are filed with the clerk of court if:
- the summons and complaint are served within the statute of limitations in any manner prescribed by
law; or
- if not served within the statute of limitations, actual service must be accomplished not later than 120
days after filing.
Process: By Whom Served. - Answer: Service of summons may be made by the sheriff, his deputy, or by
any other person not less than 18 years of age, not an attorney in or a party to the action.
Subpoena - Answer: A writ commanding a person to appear before a court or other tribunal, subject to a
penalty for failing to comply.
Rule to Show Cause - Answer: A court order commanding the party to appear and show cause why he
should not be compelled to do the act required.
Body Attachment (Civil Arrest) - Answer: An arrest and detention of a civil-suit defendant until bail is
posted or a judgment is paid.
Certain Persons Exempt from Civil Arrest - Answer: - Members of Congress
- Legislators, during meeting of the General Assembly
