TEST 1 .docx - Section One Directions: Using the...

Section One
Directions: Using the terminology in Appendix A in Paralegal Career for Dummies , prepare a
list of at least ten possible ways litigation may end (e.g., Dismissal With Prejudice, settlement,
etc.) and indicate whether it is most likely to occur in the pre-trial phase, the trial phase, or post-
trial phase of litigation.
Cite page number out of PCD for each response.
1. Dismissal without Prejudice- Pre-trial Phase – pages 95 PCD
2. Judgment- Post Trial Phase– pages 153 PCD
3. Plea Bargain- Pre-Trial Phase pages 85 PCD
4. Motion for Summary Judgement- Pre-Trial Phase -pages 110 & 150 PCD
5. Directed Verdict- Trial Phase pages 150 PCD
6. General Verdict- Post-Trial Phase pages 151 PCD
7. General Verdict with interrogatories
8. Acquittal: Trial Phase pages 64 PCD
9. Adverse Judgement- Trial Phase
10. Default Judgement- Pre-trial Phase
Section Two
Directions: Using your knowledge of F.R.C.P., please provide the following information and cite
the appropriate federal rule :
1. A plaintiff commences a civil action by filing a complaint with court F.R.C.P 3) the
complaint must be served along with the summons F.R.C.P 4
2. Where may process be served under the federal rules?

party and served within a US judicial district and within 100 miles of where the summons
was issued. Has been sued under federal law but is not subject to the jurisdiction of any
state's courts if exercising. FRCP 4(f) service in outside the united states in a foreign land
can be effected by service permitted by international agreement or foreign law. Service
through the Hague convention of Judicial and Extrajudicial documents is the preferred
method of service for defendants located outside the United in the countries that are part of
the Hague convention. If the service is outside the United States in a country which is not
part of the Hague Convention, the party may petition the court for issuance of a letter
rogatory.
The following are ways which a service can be processed
F.R.C.P 5 states ways service can be processed.