The __________ identifies the parties to the lawsuit, as well as the court in which the case will be heard, and directs the defendant to respond to the complaint within a specified period of time
a. Summons
b. Affidavit
c. Service of process
d. Docket
A
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An affirmative defense is when a defendant?
A. ?asserts in the answer a reason why he or she should not be held liable for the plaintiff's injuries even if the facts, as alleged by the plaintiff, are true. B. ?does not assert in the answer a reason why he or she should not be held liable for the plaintiff's injuries even if the facts, as alleged by the plaintiff, are true. C. ?asserts in the answer that he or she should not be held liable for the plaintiff's injuries because the facts, as alleged by the plaintiff, are not true. D. ?requests not to have a jury trial.
Most state courts require notice of appeal to be filed within 90 days of judgment.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A typical file or case starts with:
a. a visit to court. b. an agreement on fees and expenses. c. a cursory look at the law. d. an interview with the client.
The proceeding at which the defendant usually pleads is the:
a. preliminary examination b. pretrial conference c. arraignment d. sentencing