Classroom - Day 1 - Fall Final - Legal Proceedings

Front

Which of these are important parts of briefing cases: Identifying the legal issue in a case, Identifying the rule of law in a case, Applying the rule of law to the facts of the case, All of these, None of these

Back

All of these

Front

True or False. Case briefs should be long - the longer the better.

Back

False

Front

Which of these statements about the "right to remain silent" is true: It is a right created by statute, It is a right created by the US Constitution, It is a right created by contracts, It is not a "right" at all

Back

It is a right created by the US Constitution

Front

If a defendant breaches a duty that they owe the plaintiff, the plaintiff has a _____ against the defendant.

Back

Legal Claim

Front

Which of these does NOT create a legal duty or legal right: Constitutions, Statutes, Court decisions, Your own personal beliefs or feelings

Back

Your own personal beliefs or feelings

Front

On direct examination, the attorney for the plaintiff can ask about a statement made by the plaintiff at the scene of the accident, under the _____ exception

Back

there is no exception

Front

On cross-examination, the attorney for the plaintiff can ask a witness about something they said in their deposition, under the _____ exception

Back

Prior inconsistent statement

Front

On direct exam, if the witness repeats on the stand something that they said before trial, it is likely to be admissible under the ___ exception.

Back

None of these - there is no exception

Front

Which of these does the 7th Amendment guaranty: A right to jury trial in criminal cases, A right to have an attorney appointed if you can't afford to pay for one yourself, A right to jury trial in civil cases, A right to practice your religious beliefs

Back

A right to jury trial in civil cases

Front

In both criminal and civil jury trials, the _____ decides legal questions.

Back

Judge