Discuss the grand jury investigation process as it relates to the court reporter

What will be an ideal response?


The grand jury court reporter may be responsible for taking down the testimony elicited during a grand jury investigation. He or she is sworn to secrecy. He or she may be required to read back portions of testimony given during the examination. There is no defendant present, but witnesses are called to give information relating to alleged crimes. The results of the grand jury investigation are a true-bill, also called an indictment or a no-bill. A verbatim record of the proceedings is taken down and transcribed.

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Although it is may not advisable to proceed against a judgment-proof defendant, all of the following are measures that can be taken to collect with the exception of:

A) Searching property records and other Internet resources from time to time B) Threatening the debtor's family C) Lodging a judgment in his or her state court and revive it as necessary D) Being patient

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Fred's will leaves $1,000 to each of his surviving grandchildren. What is the name of this gift?

a. A general legacy b. A demonstrative legacy c. A specific legacy d. A devise

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What are the consequences for a party who refuses to abide by the discovery rules?

What will be an ideal response?

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James and Paris purchased a home from David and Dana and purchased an owner’s policy of title insurance in connection with the purchase. After the sale, it was discovered that David and Dana were separated at the time of the sale and Dana’s signature was forged on the deed. Dana claims that the deed is void as to her half interest and demands $100,000 for her interest in the home. James and Paris file a claim with the title insurance company . Will the title insurance company protect them from Dana’s claim?

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

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