12-13-2024 Test (LEB)

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Before a lawsuit starts (or filing a lawsuit), you must determine which court has _______________ over the case you want to bring.

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jurisdiction

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______________________________: one or more persons (also known as ________________________) hear the arguments and facts of both sides. They make a decision as to what to do. Both sides must agree in advance to be bound to the decision.

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Arbitration

Front

What is the first step in a civil trial?

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Complaint

Front

What is the purpose of discovery in a civil trial?

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To gather information

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What is the final step in a civil trial?

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Verdict

Front

In _______, both parties to a dispute agree to have one or more persons listen to their arguments and make a decision for them.

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arbitration

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In which method of dispute resolution is the decision binding? Options: mediation, arbitration, negotiation, all of these

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arbitration

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Which is true of mediation? It's voluntary, It's binding , The outcome has the weight of a court action , all of these

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It's voluntary

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This is when someone facilitates the dispute between participants.

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mediation

Front

In a civil trial, who has the burden of proof?

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Plaintiff