Which Of The Following Terms Are True About Mediation

Question: If a plaintiff is seeking an equitable remedy, neither the plaintiff nor the defendant has a right to a jury trial. (T or F)

Answer: true

Question: Fill in the blanks with the word(s) that best complete the passage.

When a lawyer asks questions of her own witness at trial it is________

When a lawyer asks questions of an opposing witness at trial it is________

Answer: direct examination; cross examination

Question: _______ presumes that by putting a witness on the stand and letting both lawyers question him, the truth will emerge.

Answer: the adversarial system

Question: During their_______lawyers speak directly to the jury and summarize the proof he or she expects to offer during the trial.

Answer: opening statements

Question: affirm

Answer: allows the trial court decision to stand

Question: modify

Answer: changes some aspect of the trial court’s decision

Question: reverse

Answer: turns the loser of the trial court decision into the winner

Question: revers and remand

Answer: nullifies the lower court’s decision and returns the case to the trial court for a new trial

Question: to reach a verdict in a civil trial________

Answer: the requirements vary by state

Question: as a general rule, both plaintiff and defendant have a right to demand a jury trial when__________

Answer: the lawsuits is for money damages