Quiz 1 - Paralegal 11
Civil litigation is the resolution of disputes between private parties through the court system
- True
- False
A party filing an action in state court must follow the procedural rules of that particular court.
- True
- False
Criminal litigation is commenced by private parties.
- True
- False
Statutes are laws enacted by state or federal legislatures.
- True
- False
All laws enacted by Congress are found in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
- True
- False
Only federal and state governments may enact statutes or codes.
- True
- False
Common law is never used in the United States today.
- True
- False
Litigation is commenced by the aggrieved party filing a complaint.
- True
- False
The aggrieved party filing a complaint is called the plaintiff and the party against whom the complaint is filed is called the respondent.
- True
- False
A complaint is always filed in the trial court.
- True
- False
On appeal, the appellate court may hear from witnesses and take new evidence.
- True
- False
A California superior court limited jurisdiction can ony hear cases that are for a money judgment in the amount of $25,000 or less
- True
- False
If the appellate court disagrees with the trial court’s judgment, the appellate court will reverse the decision.
- True
- False
Appeal to the Supreme Court is not automatic, but rather is discretionary with the Court.
- True
- False
Compensatory damages are given when the defendant’s conduct is willful or malicious in order to punish the defendant.
- True
- False
If the legal remedy is inadequate to compensate the plaintiff fully, then the plaintiff may be able to obtain an equitable remedy.
- True
- False
An injunction is a legal remedy.
- True
- False
Under the federal court system, the trial court is called the United States District Court.
- True
- False
The communication between an attorney and client is confidential.
- True
- False
A paralegal may not represent a client in court or at a deposition
- True
- False
Paralegal 011 – Introduction to Civil Litigation
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