Thursday, November 7, 2019

Bob sued Jane over a motor vehicle accident. Bob and Jane settled the case prior to the trial for $1,000. The lawsuit is now

What standard of proof would the judge apply in a criminal action against Greg? 
A. 
A preponderance of the evidence standard

B. 
A standard of proof beyond a reasonable doubt

C. 
A standard of proof by a margin

D. 
A standard of certainty in proof

E. 
A standard of proof beyond a reasonable question


The ______ requirement ensures that courts do not render advisory opinions. 
A. 
Attachment

B. 
Subject-matter jurisdiction

C. 
Case or controversy

D. 
In rem

E. 
In personam


Bob sued Jane over a motor vehicle accident. Bob and Jane settled the case prior to the trial for $1,000. The lawsuit is now ______. 
A. 
Ripe

B. 
Moot

C. 
Cased

D. 
Standard

E. 
Remanded


A[n] ______ is a judgment in favor of the plaintiff that occurs when the defendant fails to answer the complaint, and the plaintiff's complaint alleges facts that would support such a judgment. 
A. 
Default judgment

B. 
Automatic judgment

C. 
Delineated response judgment

D. 
Dismissal

E. 
Pleading judgment


A defendant uses a[n] ______ when her or his answer admits that the facts contained in the complaint are accurate but also includes additional facts that justify the defendant's actions and provide a legally sound reason to deny relief to the plaintiff. 
A. 
Secondary answer

B. 
Pleading defense

C. 
Affirmative defense

D. 
Formal answer

E. 
Personam answer


The plaintiff must provide the defendant in a lawsuit with a copy of the complaint. That process is called ______. 
A. 
Summons issuance

B. 
Service of process

C. 
Service delivery

D. 
Subpoena delivery

E. 
In personam service


Which of the following is a document that notifies the defendant of the lawsuit and explains that if the defendant does not respond to the lawsuit within a certain period of time, a default judgment will be entered? 
A. 
Complaint

B. 
Answer

C. 
Summons

D. 
Instructional guide

E. 
Transactional analysis


The court may grant a ______ if after reviewing the pleadings, the judge determines that the only reasonable decision is in favor of the moving party. 
A. 
Motion for judgment on the pleadings

B. 
Motion for summary judgment

C. 
Motion for sanctions

D. 
Motion for discovery

E. 
Motion for production

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