True/False Indicate whether the
statement is true or false.
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A motion in limine is generally based on the fact
that the relevance of evidence is outweighed by the prejudice it would cause the moving
party.
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2.
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A trial brief is presented to the jury to aid them in their deliberation.
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A party who wants a jury trial must request it when
completing the “Case Management Conference Statement.”
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4.
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A party who fails to submit a Case Management Conference
Statement by the appropriate deadline may instead appear at the Case Management Conference by
telephone.
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A jury verdict is valid so long as at least 7 out of 12
jurors are in agreement.
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6.
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All subpoenaed trial witnesses are entitled to reimbursement
of their salary while testifying.
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7.
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Parties to a lawsuit must be compelled to attend trial by
way of a subpoena.
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8.
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A subpoena for trial may be served on a police officer by
serving two copies on his/her immediate supervisor.
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9.
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A non party can be compelled to produce ESI at
trial.
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10.
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An expedited jury trial may be ordered by the court so long
as one party agrees to proceed in that manner.
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Multiple Choice Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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11.
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Which of
the following is not a subject to be discussed at a Case Management Conference?
a. | Dates on which all parties and their attorneys are
available. | b. | Dates on which all parties
and their attorneys are not available for trial. | c. | Reasons for parties or attorneys unavailability at trial. | d. | None of the above. |
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12.
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A witness may be commanded to
produce documents at trial if:
a. | Good cause exists for the production. | b. | The documents are material to the
case. | c. | The proper subpoena form is timely and properly served. | d. | All of the
above. |
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13.
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Which of
the following is not true of jury instructions?
a. | They explain how the jury system works, and how individual
jurors may be excused from jury duty. | b. | They are read to the jury
at the beginning of trial. | c. | They are just one part of
the guidance the jury will receive regarding the basis of law to reach their
verdict. | d. | All of the above. |
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14.
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The parties in an expedited jury trial enter into a high/low
agreement with a high of $550,000 and a low of $100,000. Which of the following are
true?
a. | If the jury reaches a verdict of $575,000, judgment will be
entered for $550,000. | b. | If the jury reaches a
verdict of $50,000, judgment will be entered for $100,000. | c. | If the jury reaches a defense verdict (no recovery to plaintiff), judgment will be
entered for $100,000. | d. | If the jury reaches a
verdict of $250,000, judgment will be entered for $250,000. | e. | All of the above. |
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