The _________ sets out the time limits within which pretrial events (such as the pleadings, the discovery, and the final pretrial conference) must be completed, as well as the date of the trial.?
A. final order?
B. ?scheduling order
C. ?court order
D. ?docket
Answer: B
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. An affirmative defense requires the presentation of evidence. 2. An affirmative defense must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. 3. The presumption of innocence only protects the defendant until he or she is indicted. 4. Once a defendant has presented an affirmative defense, the state must disprove guilt by a preponderance of the evidence. 5. A defendant can raise inconsistent defenses.
The cestui que trust is also known as the ______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The requirement that a plaintiff in a defamation cause show that the statement was made by the defendant knowing it was false or with reckless disregard for its truth or falsity defines the essential element of
a. publication b. intent c. actual malice d. per quod
The grand jury has the duty to
A. determine whetherthe evidence collected could support a criminalconviction. B. sit ontrials where the penalty couldbedeath or life in prison withoutparole. C. issuesearch warrants. D. issuesearch and arrest warrants.