A statute of limitations ordinarily begins to run against a cause of action at the time the cause of action accrues.

Question 1 A statute of limitations ordinarily begins to run against a cause of action at the time the cause of action accrues.

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                True

                False

Question 2 The plaintiff is required to prove all allegations that the defendant admits in the answer are true.

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                True

                False

Question 3 Under the Rule 13 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, a compulsory counterclaim arising from the same transaction or occurrence as the plaintiff’s claim must be asserted in the answer.

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                True

                False

Question 4 Most affirmative defenses must be proven:

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by clear and convincing evidence.

beyond a reasonable doubt.

by a preponderance of the evidence.

by prima facie evidence.

Question 5 The time period for filing the answer begins the day after the summons and complaint are served.

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                True

                False

Question 6 An affirmative defense that is not raised in the defendant’s answer or in a motion is waived.

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                True

                False

Question 7 The defense of contributory negligence has been abolished by those states that have adopted:

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stricter requirements for proving negligence.

no-fault reform statutes.

assumption of risk as an affirmative defense.

the comparative fault doctrine.

Question 8 Consent is an affirmative defense to a claim based upon trespass to the plaintiff’s real estate.

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                True

                False

Question 9 Every cause of action is subject to a particular statute of limitations.

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                True

                False

Question 10 An award received through arbitration may be enforced through a court by having the award confirmed by the court.

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                True

                False