A chain of custody establishes?

A. ?that a piece of evidence is authentic.
B. ?who owned an item at the time of the accident.
C. ?which side gets to present a piece of evidence at trial.
D. ?who takes custody of the item after trial.


Answer: A

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The right of an insurance company to bring suit to reclaim funds it has indemnified: _____________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Match each term with its definition.

A. a one-page preprinted form on which names and addresses of the parties and the court appear that directs the defendant to appear and answer allegations in the complaint B. party in an action does not comply with the court's order C. striking or blacking out confidential information to protect privacy D. proper divorce court within the state in which to file divorce action E. based upon the power of the state over its citizens, it confers the power to dissolve the marriage of someone domiciled in that state F. the attorney's license number G. where a plaintiff spouse needs and may seek immediate relief or court intervention as soon as the complaint is served H. a place where one resides with the intent of remaining there I. the initial section of a pleading that contains the names of the parties and the court, the docket number, the date, and the document title J. leaving a copy of a pleading at the party's residence

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Catherine has been a paralegal for many years and has worked in several family practice law offices. She is currently working for an attorney who recently graduated from law school and clearly seems to be in over his head. Adam, the novice attorney, is relying on Catherine's personal representation of her skills and training, and has asked her to prepare the financial information form on their

client, the defendant spouse. If Catherine makes an error that throws the calculations off, and a malpractice suit is initiated, who will be liable? What will be an ideal response?

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A judgment lien is a specific lien.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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