MTM2 - Mock Trial Pretrial Procedures

In a jury trial, what is the purpose of jury selection?

• To determine guilt or innocence

• To question potential jurors

• To file motions

• To admit evidence

What is the purpose of a pretrial conference in a mock trial?

• To determine guilt or innocence

• To discuss settlement options

• To select the jury

• To file motions

What type of motion is filed to challenge the legal sufficiency of the case?

• Motion for summary judgment

• Motion to dismiss

• Motion in limine

• Motion for continuance

What is the purpose of expert witnesses in a mock trial?

• To decide the case

• To provide an overview of the case

• To testify about specialized knowledge

• To select the jury

Which type of motion is filed to request the exclusion of certain evidence or information from the trial?

• Motion for summary judgment

• Motion to dismiss

• Motion in limine

• Motion for continuance

What type of motion is filed to request the court to make a decision without going through a full trial?

• Motion for summary judgment

• Motion to dismiss

• Motion in limine

• Motion for continuance

What is the purpose of a witness list in a mock trial?

• To determine guilt or innocence

• To provide a brief overview of the case

• To identify the experts involved

• To list the witnesses each side intends to call

What is the process of providing the jury with instructions on the law that will apply to the case?

• Discovery

• Expert testimony

• Jury selection

• Jury instructions

When might parties engage in settlement discussions before a trial?

• During the trial

• After the trial

• Before the trial

• Only during the discovery phase

What is the process by which each party gathers information and evidence from the other side before a trial?

• Jury selection

• Discovery

• Motions in limine

• Expert testimony