Civil Procedure Exam

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What is the nonrefundable fee required for requesting a jury trial?

  • $100
  • $250
  • $150 (correct)
  • $200

What is the maximum amount for a limited civil case?

  • $50,000
  • $100,000
  • $25,000 (correct)
  • $10,000

What is the purpose of a trial?

  • To determine the legal grounds for a lawsuit
  • To settle the case out of court
  • To file a complaint
  • To determine which party's facts are accurate (correct)

How long does the defendant have to respond to the complaint?

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What is a demurrer?

<p>A legal challenge to the sufficiency of the complaint's allegations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the legal responsibility of a property owner for injuries sustained on their premises called?

<p>Premises Liability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the burden of proof typically required for a plaintiff to win a civil case?

<p>Preponderance of the evidence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first legal documentation filed in a personal injury case?

<p>Complaint (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long do parties have to file a request for dismissal after filing a notice of settlement?

<p>45 days (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the command from the court to appear and explain why something should not be done called?

<p>Show Cause Order (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Jury Trial Request Fee

The nonrefundable fee for requesting a jury trial is $150.

Limited Civil Case Maximum

The maximum amount for a limited civil case is $25,000.

Purpose of a Trial

Determine which party's facts are accurate.

Defendant's Response Time

The defendant has 30 days to respond to the complaint.

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What is a Demurrer?

A legal challenge to the sufficiency of the complaint's allegations

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Premises Liability

The legal responsibility of a property owner for injuries sustained on their premises.

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Civil Case Burden of Proof

The burden of proof typically required for a plaintiff to win a civil case is preponderance of the evidence.

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First Filing in Injury Case

The first legal documentation filed in a personal injury case is the complaint.

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Dismissal Request Deadline

Parties have 45 days to file a request for dismissal after filing a notice of settlement.

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Show Cause Order

A command from the court to appear and explain why something should not be done.

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Study Notes

  • Quiz with multiple-choice questions, totaling 10 questions.

Jury Trial Request Fee

  • The nonrefundable fee for requesting a jury trial is $150.

Limited Civil Case Maximum

  • The maximum amount for a limited civil case is $25,000.

Purpose of a Trial

  • The purpose of a trial is to determine which party's facts are accurate.

Defendant's Response Time

  • A defendant has 30 days to respond to a complaint.

Definition of Demurrer

  • A demurrer is a legal challenge to the sufficiency of the complaint's allegations.

Property Owner Responsibility

  • The legal responsibility of a property owner for injuries on their premises is called Premises Liability.

Burden of Proof in Civil Case

  • The burden of proof typically required for a plaintiff to win a civil case is Preponderance of the evidence.
  • The first legal documentation filed in a personal injury case is a Complaint.

Request for Dismissal Timeframe

  • Parties have 45 days to file a request for dismissal after filing a notice of settlement.

Command to Appear from Court

  • The command from the court to appear and explain why something should not be done is called a Show Cause Order.

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