Quiz 1

Question 1

Jury Selection (federal)

Answer 1

12 chosen out of 20

Question 2

Jury Selection (va)

Answer 2

7 chosen out of 13

Question 3

Voire Dire

Answer 3

Process by which attorneys choose which jury members are “struck”

Question 4

Opening statement

Answer 4

Lawyers first attempt to tell the jury their side of the story and their “theme” of the case.
What evidence will be presented and why it is valuable?

Question 5

Plaintiff’s Case in Chief

Answer 5

Plaintiff must go first and present their case

Direct, cross, and re-direct examination.

Question 6

Exhibits

Answer 6

real objects, writings, etc.

Question 7

Stipulations

Answer 7

Made in trial and read to the jury.

Question 8

Defendant’s case in Cheif

Answer 8

Must make a motion for directed verdict.

Efforts to disprove plaintiffs case.

Question 9

Affirmative Defensive

Answer 9

Contributory negligence and assumption of risk

Question 10

Plaintiff’s rebuttal

Answer 10

Attempts to get the last word in.

Question 11

Closing Arguement

Answer 11

Make your case
Argue
Appeal to the juries moral code of right and wrong.

Question 12

Post Trial Motions

Answer 12

JNOV
Motion for new trial
Adittur
Remittur