Answer questions based on Part V (5) material.

Answer questions based on Part V (5) material.

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Answer the following questions in the inline text:

  1. Who are the parties in a civil case?
  2. Who starts / begins the case in a civil case?
  3. What is the standard of proof in a civil case, and who has the burden to meet that standard?
  4. The case begins with the pleadings? What documents make up the pleadings? (Name at least 2)
  5. In your own words, what is discovery?
  6. Where does the evidence that parties find during discovery come from?
  7. What is the policy reason for having discovery as a tool in a civil case?
  8. What is a common outcome that comes from the discovery process?
  9. If the outcome from problem # 8 is not reached, what happens next?
  10. While court is in session, how would you describe opening statements?
  11. An attorney is asking questions to his / her own witness while court is in session. What is this called?
  12. An attorney is asking questions to the opposing witness while court is in session. What is this called?
  13. 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?
  14. In a criminal case, a defendant is found guilty or not guilty. What is the equivalent for a civil case?
  15. At the conclusion of a civil case, who decides the case? [There may be more than one answer].
  16. Who are the parties to a criminal case?
  17. What is the standard of proof in a criminal case?
  18. 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?
  19. Name three (3) punishments that may be imposed by a criminal court if a party is found guilty:
  20. An individual loses a criminal case, and has been punished. This person wants his case reviewed. Which court would review his case?

Requirements: 400

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