T or F This is a criminal case.

T or F Demeanor refers to the appearance of a witness and is an important factor in determining the credibility of that witness.

T or F All documents filed in court are known as pleadings.

Sakata purchased a new car from Dan’s Dealership. While she was driving the car home, the brakes failed, and Sakata was injured. Sakata sued both Dan’s Dealership and the car manufacturer in the same lawsuit. T or F In answering the complaint, Dan’s Dealership and the car manufacturer must be represented by the same attorney.

T or F Brady would be allowed to prepare a draft of the complaint to be filed in the action.

T or F A cross-claim is generally allowed when a claim by one defendant against another named defendant arises out of the same transaction or occurrence that is the subject matter of the complaint.

T or F A complaint and summons in a federal action can usually be served by the plaintiff, a licensed process server, or by the U.S. Marshal.

T or F A litigation paralegal often appears in court and is permitted to cross-examine witnesses.

T or F Before filing a lawsuit, the parties would be required to arbitrate their dispute.

T or F The most common method of resolving civil disputes is settlement.