Review Questions

Chapter 8: Civil Procedure

  1. What is the fundamental premise underlying civil procedure?
  2. What two documents are presented to defendant as part of service of process?
  3. Under what circumstances may a court enter a default judgment?
  4. Why are in rem actions relatively rare?
  5. What is the difference between subject matter jurisdiction and venue?
  6. What are the three basic documents in modern code pleading?
  7. What is the major criticism of the discovery process?
  8. What constitutes a prima facie case?
  9. What kind of witness may give opinion testimony?
  10. If no material fact is in dispute in a case, what is the next logical step in the case?

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