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17 Cards in this Set
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What is a continuance
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Continuance moves the trial to a later date
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Date
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What are some reasons for continuances?
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Illness
Death Scheduling of other trials Local rules and judges preference |
I DSL
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Describe trial preparation steps
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Prepare outline
Prepare Trial Notebook Documents/Witnesses/Exhibits Prepare and notify Witnesses Put everything in order of trial introduction |
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What is a trial brief?
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Argues why you should win
A written explanation of facts, laws, arguments to convince the judge to rule in your favor |
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List the format of a brief
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Cover Page
Table of Contents Facts Questions presented Arguments (law applied) Conclusion |
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Subpoenas should be served only on the most important witnesses
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FALSE
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Subpoenas are filed with the clerk of the court after they are served
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TRUE
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Some state courts allow the attorney, rather than the clerk of court to issue subpoenas
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TRUE
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List aids in Document Retrieval
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Review Discovery
Indices of Sub-file Computer search for key terms |
RIC
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What do trial notebooks contain.
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Copies of pleadings
Witnesses Questions to ask witnesses Documentary evidence Research memos |
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What are other names for court calendars?
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Dockets
Trial Lists |
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Name factors that influence how much jury investigation the attorney paralegal team is able to conduct
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Client budget
Juror list release Juror questionnaires availability |
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What is another name for trial brief
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Trial Memorandum
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Trial Briefs follow a rigid format that cannot be altered even by local court rules
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FALSE
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One goal of a case review is to detect any weakneses in proof
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TRUE
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A paralegal task related to Trial Brief may be to check case citations
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TRUE
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A consideration in preparing for trial is how to authenticate documents to be introduced
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TRUE
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