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1. A pleading filed by one party to dismiss the other party's pleading for failing to state a cause of action is known as ____________.
a complaint
a demurrer
an answer
a countercomplaint
a summation
a deposition
2. Maria had taken a deposition about an accident she was involved in with the plaintiff. At trial, Maria contradicted her statements given in her deposition. The attorney for plaintiff may challenge Maria's statements she made at trial by way of impeachment.
True
False
3. If an appeals court sets aside the verdict of a lower court, the appeals court may not do one of the following:
declare a mistrial
affirm
remand
reverse
affirm in part, reverse in part
reverse and remand
4. Which is a type of discovery method?
interrogatories
complaint
expert witness
motion for summary judgment
voire dire examination
5. Which is not a source of law?
administrative regulations
statutory law
executive orders
proclamations
uniform laws
6. The judge may declare a mistrial if a juror is found guilty of misconduct.
True
False
7. The Rainmaker, Jose Hightower, was questioning his witness Sammy Slick. Once he was finished, opposing counsel started questioning Sammy. Jose would like to still question Sammy about one matter opposing counsel raised in his questioning. This would be known as _______________.
summation
direct examination
voir dire examination
redirect examination
recross examination
cross examination
8. When a judge instructs the jury to find in favor of a certain party, the judge has issued a(n) _________________.
instruction
judgment n.o.v.
motion for summary disposition
directed verdict
motion for summary judgment
9. If parties agree to mediation, the mediator will render a decision that is binding on both parties.
True
False
10. Chief Brody pulled Shark Boy over for speeding. As Chief Brody was obtaining Shark Boy's license and registration, he noticed a bag marijuana sticking out from under the mat in the back seat.
Which of the following is not a classification that could apply to this scenario?
civil law
statutory law
criminal law
federal law
constitutional law
employment law