QUESTION 1

1. When an appellate court upholds the judgment of the lower court it reverses and remands the case back to the trial court for further action.
2. True
3. False

4 points

QUESTION 2

1. Which of the following is not a Connecticut state court?
2. a.Superior Courtb.District Courtc.Appellate Courtd.Supreme Court

4 points

QUESTION 3

1. A long-arm statute gives a court personal jurisdiction over a non-resident defendant who commits a tort within that state.
2. True
3. False

4 points

QUESTION 4

1. What type of examination is conducted by an attorney when questioning the opposing party's witness?
2. 1.Direct examination2.Cross examination3.Voir Dire4.Hearsay

4 points

QUESTION 5

1. A motion is a formal request that a court take some special step during litigation.
2. True
3. False

4 points

QUESTION 6

1. A plaintiff in a civil case may seek a monetary award of damages.
2. True
3. False

4 points

QUESTION 7

1. Negotiation is a form of alternative dispute resolution in which the parties hire a neutral third party to hear their arguments, receive evidence and make a decision, which may be binding.
2. True
3. False

4 points

QUESTION 8

1. Disadvantages of alternative dispute resolution methods are that there is no right to appeal (unless nonbinding arbitration) and no body of law that develops.
2. True
3. False

4 points

QUESTION 9

1. A form of discovery in which a party answers written questions in writing under oath is known as a deposition.
2. True
3. False

4 points

QUESTION 10

1. A Connecticut citizen plans to sue a Delaware corporation for breach of contract, seeking $200,000 in damages. The suit may be brought in either state or federal court.
2. True
3. False

4 points

QUESTION 11

1. Which of the following is not the name of a federal court?
2. a.Superior Courtb.District Courtc.Court of Appealsd.Supreme Court

4 points

QUESTION 12

1. The appellate court does not issue a verdict, but instead reviews legal issues ("issues of law") only.
2. True
3. False

4 points

QUESTION 13

1. Voir dire is the process of selecting a jury through individual questioning of potential jurors.
2. True
3. False

4 points

QUESTION 14

1. A peremptory challenge to a potential juror requires no bias or reason to be demonstrated.
2. True
3. False

4 points

QUESTION 15

1. In a civil suit, the defendant may also bring a counter-claim against the plaintiff, to which the plaintiff must file a reply, which is an answer to a counter-claim.
2. True
3. False

4 points

QUESTION 16

1. A jury determines questions of fact; the judge determines questions of law.
2. True
3. False

4 points

QUESTION 17

1. A lawsuit is commenced when the plaintiff serves the defendant with a complaint and summons, to which the defendant must file an answer.
2. True
3. False

4 points

QUESTION 18

1. A plaintiff wants to file a lawsuit alleging a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a federal statute. Unless there is more than $75,000 in damages sought, the lawsuit must be filed in state court.
2. True
3. False

4 points

QUESTION 19

1. If the defendant in a civil case is found not liable, he will be entitled to damages.
2. True
3. False

4 points

QUESTION 20

1. A motion to dismiss is the same thing as a motion for summary judgment.
2. True
3. False

4 points

QUESTION 21

1. Which reflects the proper order of trial proceedings?
2. a.Opening statement, voir dire, jury charge or instructions, closing argument.b.Discovery, voir dire, opening statement, verdict.c.Defense, cross-examination, opening statement, motion for directed verdict.d.Direct examination, redirect examination, cross examination, recross examination.

4 points

QUESTION 22

1. The burden of proof in a criminal case is more difficult than the burden of proof in a civil case.
2. True
3. False

4 points

QUESTION 23

1. The plaintiff will always be the appellant if a case is appealed from the trial court to an appellate court.
2. True
3. False

4 points

QUESTION 24

1. The advantages of litigation are that it is private, quicker and less costly than alternative dispute resolution.
2. True
3. False

4 points

QUESTION 25

1. A form of discovery which allows one party to orally question the other party or a potential witness under oath is a request for admissions.
2. True
3. False

4 points

QUESTION 26

1. In a civil case, the plaintiff has burden of proving allegations in complaint beyond a reasonable doubt.
2. True
3. False