Overview
Answer the following questions in the inline text:
- Who are the parties in a civil case? [.1pt]
- Who starts / begins the case in a civil case? [.1pt]
- What is the standard of proof in a civil case, and who has the burden to meet that standard?[.1pt]
- The case begins with the pleadings? What documents make up the pleadings? (Name at least 2) [.1pt]
- In your own words, what is discovery? [.1pt]
- Where does the evidence that parties find during discovery come from? [.1pt]
- Name three (3) forms/types of evidence that can be used in a case. [.1pt]
- What is the policy reason for having discovery as a tool in a civil case? [.1pt]
- If the outcome from problem # 8 is not reached, what happens next? [.1pt]
- While court is in session, how would you describe opening statements? [.1pt]
- An attorney is asking questions to his / her own witness while court is in session. What is this called? [.1pt]
- An attorney is asking questions to the opposing witness while court is in session. What is this called? [.1pt]
- After both sides are done with their respective presentation of their cases, the attorneys make a statement to the court and the jury. What is the name of this statement? [.1pt]
- In a criminal case, a defendant is found guilty or not guilty. What is the equivalent for a civil case? [.1pt]
- At the conclusion of a civil case, who decides the case? [There may be more than one answer]. [.1pt]
- Who are the parties to a criminal case? [.1pt]
- What is the standard of proof in a criminal case? [.1pt]
- A deal in a criminal case takes place, and it commonly comes in the form of less charges and less prison time exchange for a guilty plea. What is this deal called? [.1pt]
- Name three (3) punishments that may be imposed by a criminal court if a party is found guilty: [.1pt]
- An individual loses a criminal case, and has been punished. This person wants his case reviewed. Which court would review his case? [.1pt]