1 Rand and Shania are involved in an automobile accident. Rando decides to sue Shania for his injuries, so he files a complaint, a formal pleading that starts the lawsuit and sets out the allegations that Rando has against Shania. Rando has the complaint, along with a summons, served on Shania to give her notice of the lawsuit. What type of pleading should Shania file in response to the complaint? A a reply B a counterclaim C an answer D a motion for discovery

2 Taime has filed a lawsuit against Ramona for defamation. After the pleadings have all been filed, the parties enter the discovery stage. Taime's attorney prepares a set of interrogatories that must be answered under oath by Ramona. One of the interrogatories asks for the amount of Ramona's income for the last three years. Ramona objects to the interrogatory, stating that information regarding her income has nothing to do with whether or not she defamed Taime. Will Ramona have to provide her income information in response to the interrogatory? A No, the scope of discovery is very narrow and is limited only to information that is admissible in court. B No, a question about Ramona's finances is not relevant to a defamation lawsuit. C Yes, a party to a lawsuit must respond to any interrogatory propounded by the opposing party.

D Yes, the scope of discovery is quite broad, and this question goes to whether or not Ramona will be able to pay a judgment if Taime is successful in her lawsuit.

3. Jacqueline and Tayen go before an arbitrator to resolve their dispute. The arbitrator makes a decision that favors Tayen. Is the arbitrator's decision binding on Jacqueline?

A Yes, it is binding if the arbitration is court-ordered. B Yes, it is binding because arbitration is always binding.

C No, it is not binding because an arbitrator's decision is never binding.

D No, it is not binding unless the parties have agreed in writing to binding arbitration.

4. Arliss runs a red light and strikes Jeffry's vehicle. Jeffry sues Arliss, and they proceed to trial. At the end of the trial, Jeffry is not happy with the amount of damages the jury awarded. Jeffry's first step in appealing the decision of the trial court is:

A to file the record with the appellate court.

B to file a brief with the appellate court.

C to file a notice of appeal with the clerk of the appellate court.

D to file a notice of appeal with the clerk of the trial court.