CSI 2443 INTRO TO COURT PROCEDURE (JUN-OCT 24)_CHAP 4&5 MCQ

What is the limitation period for the Plaintiff to bring a breach of contract action against the Defendant?

• No limitation period

• 6 years

• 12 years

• 3 years

A document that acts as a notification to inform the Defendant that civil proceedings have been commenced against him or her refers to _____________.

• statement of claim

• reply to defence

• charge sheet

• writ and originating summons

What is the consequence if only one party does not turn up during court hearing?

• The trial judge may either adjourn the matter or proceed with the ex-parte trial

• The trial will carry on as usual

• The court may strike out the action from the hearing list

• The court shall order the party to pay the costs of the other party

A legal procedure where two or more parties claiming the same money or property against a third party refers to __________.

• case management

• pre-trial conference

• interpleader

• plea bargaining

Which of the following is the first stage in witnesses’ examination?

• Re-examination

• Cross examination

• Examination-in-chief

• Court examination

What is the consequence if the court finds that the prosecution has proved its case beyond reasonable doubt?

• The court shall record an order of acquittal

• The court shall find the accused guilty

• The accused shall be released

• The accused shall state the facts he intends to rely

Which of the following is CORRECT on imprisonment for life?

• Imprisonment for 20 years

• Imprisonment for 30 years with a remission of one-third for good behavior

• Imprisonment for a fixed period

• Suspended term of imprisonment

What is the limitation period for the Plaintiff to bring an action to recover land from Defendant?

• No limitation period

• 6 years

• 12 years

• 3 years

What is the consequence if neither party turns up for a court hearing?

• The trial judge may either adjourn the matter or proceed with the ex-parte trial

• The trial will carry on as usual

• The court may strike out the action from the hearing list

• The court shall order the party to pay the costs of the other party

Which of the following is the final stage in witnesses’ examination?

• Re-examination

• Cross examination

• Examination-in-chief

• Court examination