Civil Law: Negligence Case Study 2

What percentage of cases are resolved before they get to court?

• 65%

• 85%

• 75%

• 95%

What is the worst feeling for a plaintiff according to Judge O'Neill?

• Losing the case after refusing a reasonable settlement

• Settling the case

• Winning the case

• Going to court

What are the reasons for settling cases out of court?

• Economics, efficiency, and common sense

• Publicity concerns

• Fear of losing

• Lack of evidence

What is the purpose of limitation periods in legal actions?

• To discourage plaintiffs

• To increase legal costs

• To prolong the legal process

• To ensure cases are heard as soon as possible

What standard must a plaintiff meet in a civil claim?

• Preponderance of evidence

• Beyond a reasonable doubt

• Balance of probabilities

• Clear and convincing evidence

What are pre-trial applications designed to do?

• Increase the duration of trials

• Make trials more efficient

• Help the defendant only

• Complicate the legal process

What might a dispute over discovery involve?

• Adequacy of the evidence presented

• The color of the courtroom

• The judge's decision

• The jury selection process

What type of evidence is crucial for the plaintiff's case?

• Social media posts

• Only verbal testimonies

• Only written documents

• A combination of documents and audible evidence

What is cross-examination?

• Crossing out incorrect evidence

• A type of jury selection

• Asking questions of the witness by the other side

• A medical procedure

What could be a reason for the defendant to claim contributory negligence?

• The plaintiff was at home

• The plaintiff followed the patron out of the venue

• The plaintiff called the police

• The plaintiff won the case