Question 62 pts

The procedural stage of a lawsuit after the pleadings but before trial is the:

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peremptory challenge stage.

discovery stage.

special verdict stage.

offer of proof stage.

Flag question: Question 7Question 72 pts

Appellate judges can reverse a decision of the trial court:

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where any error below is found.

only where there was a prejudicial error that substantially affected the appellant's rights and duties.

only where the outcome of the case is clearly wrong.

where the losing party desires a new trial.

Flag question: Question 8Question 82 pts

Decisions of courts of appeals are published in volumes known as "reports" or "reporters."

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True

False

Flag question: Question 9Question 92 pts

__________ jurisdiction refers to the authority of a particular court to judge a controversy of a particular kind.

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Exclusive federal

Subject matter

Concurrent federal

Long-arm

Flag question: Question 10Question 102 pts

After a plaintiff files a complaint with the clerk of the trial court, the clerk issues a summons to be served on the defendant to notify him that a suit has been brought against him.

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True

False