Quiz 6

1. Who is responsible for setting the case for pre-trial?

• 1. • The plaintiff

• • The defendant

• • The court

• • The clerk of court

2. Which of the following is NOT a purpose of mandatory pre-trial?

• Simplification of issues

• • Amending pleadings

• • Determining the admissibility of evidence

• • Rendering a final judgment

6. What is the purpose of a pre-trial brief?

• 6. • To summarize the trial proceedings

• 6. • To outline the issues and evidence

• 6. • To request a change of venue

• 6. • To appeal a court decision

10. What happens if a party fails to raise objections during pre-trial?

• 10. • They can raise them during the trial

• 10. • They waive the right to object later

• 10. • The objections are automatically considered

• 10. • The trial is delayed

11. When can a judgment be rendered after pre-trial?

• 11. • Immediately after pre-trial

• 11. • Only after a full trial

• 11. • If there are no genuine issues of fact

• 11. • After an appeal

13. What is court-annexed mediation?

• 13. • A mandatory trial procedure

• 13. • A voluntary settlement process facilitated by the court

• 13. • A type of trial by commissioners

• 13. • An appeal process

14. What is the goal of judicial dispute resolution?

• • To prolong litigation

• • To resolve disputes without a full trial

• • To select the witnesses for trial

• • To file appeals

15. Why is confidentiality important in mediation proceedings?

• 15. • To ensure public access to information

• 15. • To protect the privacy of the parties involved

• 15. • To allow media coverage

• 15. • To facilitate appeals

• When is leave of court required for intervention?

• • • Always

• • • Only when the main case is already decided

• • • When the intervention will not unduly delay or prejudice the adjudication of the rights of the original parties

• • • Never

• What is the period within which a party may intervene in a case?

• • At any time before the final judgment

• • Only during the pre-trial stage

• • Within 30 days from the filing of the complaint

• • Before or during the trial, but not after the judgment