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FINAL EXAM - Paralegal Certification

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Which factors affect the attorney's decision to accept or decline a case?
Merits of the case
Conflicts of interest
Client's damages
Defendant's ability to pay judgment
T/F: An injury or financial loss establishes a legal basis for a lawsuit.
FALSE
What event begins the litigation phase?
Filing the petition
T/F: Most disputes result in a trial.
FALSE
What does the defendant file in response to an original petition or complaint?
Answer
Which of the following is not included in the pre-litigation phase?

a. Witness Interviews
b. Discovery
c. Legal Research
d. Factual Research
b. Discovery
What is the last possible stage of a lawsuit?
Appeal
T/F: A court cannot modify or add to the existing rules of procedure.
FALSE
Which of the following is not a type of ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution)?

a. Party Negotiations
b. Mediation
c. Litigation
d. Arbitration
c. Litigation
What is the most common type of remedy sought in civil litigation?
Monetary Damages
T/F: Venue relates to the location of the trial court.
TRUE
T/F: Generally, conversations between the client and his or her spouse are privileged.
TRUE
A personal injury case involving Texas citizens with $ 50,000 in damages could be filed in:
State District Court
State County Court
May the paralegal interview a potential client?
Yes
Who determines the admissibility of evidence during trial?
Judge
Court
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