How Courts work

What is the formal process of exchanging information between the parties about the witnesses and evidence they will present in court?

• Opening statement

• Motion

• Discovery

• Interrogation

What is a statement outside the court given under oath by any person involved in the case and which will be used in the trial or in preparation for the trial?

• Interrogatory

• Affidavit

• Motion

• Opening statement

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What method of discovery allows one party to know in advance what a witness will say in court?

• Sworn statement

• Interrogation

• Physical examination

• Subpoena

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is a written document that is sent to the attorney representing the other party and must be responded to in writing under oath?

• Physical examination

• Subpoena

• Affidavit

• Interrogatory

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What discovery method involves requiring the other party to produce books, records, or other documents for inspection?

• Interrogatory

• Affidavit

• Subpoena

• Physical examination

What is a written order issued by a court that requires a person to testify or produce certain physical evidence?

• Interrogation

• Affidavit

• Physical examination

• Subpoena

What method of discovery involves requesting the other party to undergo a physical examination?

• Physical examination

• Sworn statement

• Interrogation

• Subpoena

What is a request for a document to be presented for examination to determine if it is genuine?

• Interrogation

• Affidavit

• Subpoena

• Physical examination

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is a written order issued by a court that requires a person to testify or produce certain physical evidence?

• Subpoena

• Affidavit

• Physical examination

• Interrogation

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What discovery method involves requiring the other party to produce books, records, or other documents for inspection?

• Physical examination

• Subpoena

• Interrogatory

• Sworn statement