Paralegal Exam Prep - Question List

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41. Generally, state-court systems have _____________________________.
  1. A supreme court, general jurisdiction trial courts, but no other courts.
  2. A supreme court, general jurisdiction trial courts, and other lower courts (such as small claims).
  3. A supreme court, an intermediate appellate court, general jurisdiction trial courts, and other lower courts.
  4. A supreme court, a U.S. District Court, an intermediate appellate court, general jurisdiction trial courts, and other lower courts.
42. The term “liquidated damages” refers to ______________.
  1. An agreed-upon estimate of damages in tort and property cases.
  2. An agreed-upon estimate of damages in trespass cases.
  3. An agreed-upon estimate of damages at the time of contract formation.
  4. An agreed-upon estimate of damages in insurance subrogation cases.
43. The term “injunction” refers to ______________.
  1. A collision between a train and a vehicle at a railroad crossing.
  2. A court order commanding or restraining an action.
  3. A court order requiring a party to pay damages to the opposing party.
  4. A court order requiring a party to pay a sanction or fine to the court.
44. The term “compensatory damages” refers to ______________.
  1. Damages that did not result directly from the breach or injurious act.
  2. Damages intended to punish the party in breach or who acted wrongfully.
  3. Damages that allow the plaintiff to recover an amount roughly equal to the loss sustained.
  4. Damages that allow the plaintiff to recover the fees and costs incurred in pursuing the claim.
45. The term “alternative dispute resolution” refers to ______________.
  1. Resolution of a dispute through a court proceeding.
  2. Resolution of a dispute through a method other than a court proceeding.
  3. Resolution of a dispute without a means of enforcing the resolution.
  4. All of the above.

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