Question

  

20. An attorney responding to an interrogatory makes business records available instead of

responding to the interrogatory. What burden does the party providing the records have?

A. There is no burden—the party only has to make the records available.

B. The party must make sure the other party has the same chance of finding the answer

as the party providing the records.

C. The party must deliver separate copies of the business records to both the attorney

and the client for inspection.

D. The party must schedule a meeting to discuss the business records.

14. An attorney receives a discovery request for documents. The requested documents contain

some material that’s discoverable and some material that’s privileged. Attorney A says

that unless all the material in the documents is discoverable, none of the material has to

be divulged. Attorney B says that the attorney has to provide the discoverable parts of the

material, even though some of the material in the documents is privileged. Which of the

attorneys is correct?

A. Attorney A is correct. C. Neither attorney is correct.

B. Attorney B is correct. D. Both attorneys are correct.

15. An attorney for a party requests discovery information. The other party claims that the

information wouldn’t be admissible at trial and refuses to provide the evidence. Which one

of the following arguments can the attorney requesting the information use to get the other

party to disclose? The attorney can claim that

A. the information doesn’t have to be admissible if it’s likely to lead to the discovery of

admissible evidence.

B. there are no requirements for admissibility during discovery, only at trial.

C. admissibility is a factor only when the information is relevant.

D. the party is required to disclose the information under the Freedom of Information Act.

16. Which one of the following is a disadvantage to using interrogatories?

A. Interrogatories are oral questions, so less information can be discovered.

B. Interrogatories are a more expensive discovery device than depositions.

C. Interrogatories are difficult to prepare.

D. Interrogatories can be answered with the assistance of counsel.

17. For which one of the following discovery methods would a subpoena duces tecum be

served?

A. Deposition C. Request for admissions

B. Interrogatory D. Mandatory disclosure

18. For which one of the following discovery devices is there a limit to the number of requests

without permission from the court?

A. Interrogatory C. Request for admissions

B. Request for documents D. Freedom of Information Act

19. How many days before trial must automatic expert testimony disclosures be made?

A. None, there are no automatic expert testimony disclosure requirements.

B. 30 days

C. 60 days

D. 90 days