5 Written Questions

1. A natural person (individual) or artificial person (corporation)
2. Written questions to another party, either using forms prepared by Judicial Council or specially prepared by an attorney
3. Specific courthouse or district within jurisdictional scope of court in which action must be brought
4. Document advising the court that all named defendants in a case have been served and have appeared
5. Testimony taken outside of court, under oath, transcribed by court reporter

5 Matching Questions

1. Default
2. Special appearance
3. Cross-complaint
4. Proof of Service
5. Personal jurisdiction

1. a Affidavit setting forth facts showing that a legal document (complaint, petition, etc.) was served on the opposing party in the manner required by law
2. b Appearance by defendant solely in order to object to the court taking jurisdiction over the defendant or action
3. c Jurisdiction vested in a court because the court has authority over one or more of the persons in the case
4. d A complaint a defendant in an action may file: (a) against the plaintiff, based upon any cause of action she has against him; or (b) against anyone (including persons not yet involved in the lawsuit) if she alleges a cause of action based upon the same actions as those upon which the complaint against her is based.
5. e Action against defendant who has not entered an appearance within the time allowed by law to appear, depriving defendant of the right to defend the case

5 Multiple Choice Questions

1. The legal theory of the complaint (e.g., negligence)
   1. Deposition
   2. Petition
   3. Proof of Service
   4. Cause of Action
2. Any document filed with the court setting forth a party's position with regard to a matter at issue in the court
   1. Complaint
   2. Denial
   3. Pleading
   4. Person
3. A motion that may be filed by either party in which the party asks the court to enter judgment in his or her favor without a trial because evidence developed shows there is no triable issue of fact and case can be decided as a matter of law.
   1. Personal jurisdiction
   2. Motion for Summary Judgment
   3. At Issue Memorandum
   4. Proof of Service
4. Notice issued by court to defendant informing defendant that complaint has been filed and advising defendant to appear and defend
   1. Person
   2. Pleading
   3. Summons
   4. Default
5. Pleading that attacks the legal sufficiency of the opponent's pleadings
   1. Venue
   2. Person
   3. Demurrer
   4. Default

5 True/False Questions

1. General appearance → Response to complaint or petition effectively consenting to the jurisdiction of the court over the defendant

   True        False

2. Petition → Filing in civil court (family law or probate) seeking relief other than money damages

   True        False

3. Denial → Filing by defendant in civil court generally denying the allegations of a complaint

   True        False

4. Discovery → Pleading that attacks the legal sufficiency of the opponent's pleadings

   True        False

5. Complaint → Filing by plaintiff in civil court stating a claim for damages against one or more defendants

   True        False