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  • 1. 

    Friend of the Court - a brief filedby an interested party giving an opinion/information on a case

    • A.

      Amicus

    • B.

      Brief

    • C.

      Discovery

    • D.

      Antitrust

    Correct Answer
    A. Amicus
  • 2. 

    Friend of the Court - a brief filedby an interested party giving an opinion/information on a case

    • A.

      Amicus

    • B.

      Brief

    • C.

      Discovery

    • D.

      Antitrust

    Correct Answer
    A. Amicus
  • 3. 

    Unlawful restraints and monopolies or unfair business practices

    • A.

      Brief

    • B.

      Antitrust

    • C.

      Consent

    • D.

      Contract

    Correct Answer
    B. Antitrust
  • 4. 

    Unlawful restraints and monopolies or unfair business practices

    • A.

      Brief

    • B.

      Antitrust

    • C.

      Consent

    • D.

      Contract

    Correct Answer
    B. Antitrust
  • 5. 

    Document an attorney prepares on appeal cases - gives history, facts, legal action, opinion about case presented to an appeals judge

    • A.

      Amicus

    • B.

      Antitrust

    • C.

      Brief

    • D.

      Consent

    Correct Answer
    C. Brief
  • 6. 

    A voluntary act by which one person agrees to allow someone else to do something.

    • A.

      Consent

    • B.

      Contract

    • C.

      Deposition

    • D.

      Discovery

    Correct Answer
    A. Consent
  • 7. 

    A voluntary act by which one person agrees to allow someone else to do something.

    • A.

      Consent

    • B.

      Contract

    • C.

      Deposition

    • D.

      Discovery

    Correct Answer
    A. Consent
  • 8. 

    An agreement that identifies rights and obligations.

    • A.

      Amicus

    • B.

      Contract

    • C.

      Due Process

    • D.

      Discover

    Correct Answer
    B. Contract
  • 9. 

    An agreement that identifies rights and obligations.

    • A.

      Amicus

    • B.

      Contract

    • C.

      Due Process

    • D.

      Discover

    Correct Answer
    B. Contract
  • 10. 

    Party against whom legal action is brought - "One who must complain."

    • A.

      Expert Witness

    • B.

      Defendant

    • C.

      Final Order

    • D.

      Consent

    Correct Answer
    B. Defendant
  • 11. 

    Party against whom legal action is brought - "One who must complain."

    • A.

      Expert Witness

    • B.

      Defendant

    • C.

      Final Order

    • D.

      Consent

    Correct Answer
    B. Defendant
  • 12. 

    Written sworn testimony made before a public officer for a court action, often as answers to questions posed by a lawyer, used for discovery of information or evidence for a trial.

    • A.

      Amicus

    • B.

      Brief

    • C.

      Contract

    • D.

      Deposition

    Correct Answer
    D. Deposition
  • 13. 

    Written sworn testimony made before a public officer for a court action, often as answers to questions posed by a lawyer, used for discovery of information or evidence for a trial.

    • A.

      Amicus

    • B.

      Brief

    • C.

      Contract

    • D.

      Deposition

    Correct Answer
    D. Deposition
  • 14. 

    Pretrial activities to determine what evidence the opposing side will present if the case comes to trial, may include depositions, written interrogatories, and the inspection and copying of documents

    • A.

      Discovery

    • B.

      Deposition

    • C.

      Due Process

    • D.

      Final Order

    Correct Answer
    A. Discovery
  • 15. 

    Pretrial activities to determine what evidence the opposing side will present if the case comes to trial, may include depositions, written interrogatories, and the inspection and copying of documents

    • A.

      Discovery

    • B.

      Deposition

    • C.

      Due Process

    • D.

      Final Order

    Correct Answer
    A. Discovery
  • 16. 

    Principle that allows individuals to enforce their rights against alleged violations.

    • A.

      Due Process

    • B.

      Discovery

    • C.

      Deposition

    • D.

      Final Order

    Correct Answer
    A. Due Process
  • 17. 

    Principle that allows individuals to enforce their rights against alleged violations.

    • A.

      Due Process

    • B.

      Discovery

    • C.

      Deposition

    • D.

      Final Order

    Correct Answer
    A. Due Process
  • 18. 

    One who has special training, experience, skill, and knowledge in a relevant area and whose testimony and opinion may be considered as evidence.

    • A.

      Defendant

    • B.

      Amicus

    • C.

      Expert Witness

    • D.

      Antitrust

    Correct Answer
    C. Expert Witness
  • 19. 

    One who has special training, experience, skill, and knowledge in a relevant area and whose testimony and opinion may be considered as evidence.

    • A.

      Defendant

    • B.

      Amicus

    • C.

      Expert Witness

    • D.

      Antitrust

    Correct Answer
    C. Expert Witness
  • 20. 

    Courts final decision in a lawsuit.

    • A.

      Expert Witness

    • B.

      Final Order

    • C.

      Brief

    • D.

      Consent

    Correct Answer
    B. Final Order
  • 21. 

    Courts final decision in a lawsuit.

    • A.

      Expert Witness

    • B.

      Final Order

    • C.

      Brief

    • D.

      Consent

    Correct Answer
    B. Final Order

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