In federal court, a losing party may simply appeal from the judgment; a motion for a new trial is not necessary.

Question 1 In federal court, a losing party may simply appeal from the judgment; a motion for a new trial is not necessary.

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                True

                False

Question 2 The party who opposes a summary judgment has the burden of showing there is no dispute concerning any material fact.

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                True

                False

Question 3 Parties may submit oral testimony from witnesses during a summary judgment hearing.

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                True

                False

Question 4 A party may offer live testimony to support or oppose a motion for summary judgment.

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                True

                False

Question 5 Which rule under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure governs summary judgment?

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Rule 12

Rule 45

Rule 56

Rule 60

Question 6 Posttrial motions may be combined with one another and may be made in the alternative.

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                True

                False

Question 7 If the case was tried to a judge without a jury, the moving party may move the court for:

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amended findings of fact.                     

amended conclusions of law.                            

both (a) and (b).

neither (a) nor (b).                                  

Question 8 Affidavits in support of or in opposition to a motion for summary judgment must be made on personal knowledge and show the affiant is competent to testify concerning the facts.

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                True

                False

Question 9 A dispute over some facts does not preclude a summary judgment if the disputed facts are not material to the legal issue.

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                True

                False

Question 10  Which of the following is ordinarily considered to be a motion, as opposed to a form of legal action?

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a summary judgment.

a declaratory judgment.                       

both of the above.                   

neither of the above.