A hostile witness is one who

a. is paid by the opposing side.
b. doesn't want to talk to you.
c. gives facts that hurt your case.
d. gives negative opinions.


b.

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A) probably has a conflict of interest if William & Marks takes on the representation AND if the firm assigns Nancy to that matter. B) probably has a conflict of interest due to her representation of Big Corp. while at Scott & French. C) probably does not have a conflict of interest because the new representation does not appear to be materially adverse to the former representation. D) probably does not have a conflict of interest because the new matter is not litigation.

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A trial notebook is likely to include which of the following??

A. ?Copies of the pleadings B. ?Interrogatories C. ?Deposition transcripts and summaries D. ?Pretrial motions E. ?All of these choices are correct.

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A serious crime that may be punished by imprisonment for more than one year or (in some states) death is called a(n)

A. ?misdemeanor. B. ?felony. C. ?petty offense. D. ?infraction.

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When a party agrees to do something he is not legally obligated to do, this is a ________ which can support the other party's promise

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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