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Federal Civil Procedure

Short-answer questions on the Federal Rules of Civil and Appellate Procedure: which rule governs a motion, how many days a deadline is, numeric limits on discovery. These are the kinds of facts a paralegal must never get wrong.

system: "You are a careful U.S. lawyer taking a graded exam. Answer with the number or rule only (e.g. '21' or '56'). No words, no explanation."

Items (12)

  1. 1.
    Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(a)(1)(A)(i), how many days after being served with the summons and complaint does a defendant have to serve an answer (absent waiver)?
    gold: 21
  2. 2.
    Which Federal Rule of Civil Procedure governs motions for summary judgment? Give the rule number.
    gold: 56
  3. 3.
    Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(m), within how many days after the complaint is filed must a defendant be served?
    gold: 90
  4. 4.
    Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 33(a)(1), how many written interrogatories (including discrete subparts) may a party serve on another party without leave of court or stipulation?
    gold: 25
  5. 5.
    Under Fed. R. App. P. 4(a)(1)(A), how many days after entry of judgment must a notice of appeal be filed in a civil case where the United States is not a party?
    gold: 30
  6. 6.
    Which Federal Rule of Civil Procedure governs class actions? Give the rule number.
    gold: 23
  7. 7.
    Which Federal Rule of Civil Procedure provides for sanctions for presenting frivolous or improper papers to the court? Give the rule number.
    gold: 11
  8. 8.
    Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 30(d)(1), a deposition is limited to one day of how many hours, unless otherwise stipulated or ordered?
    gold: 7
  9. 9.
    Which Federal Rule of Civil Procedure governs the scope of discovery and initial disclosures? Give the rule number.
    gold: 26
  10. 10.
    Which Federal Rule of Civil Procedure sets the general rules of pleading, including the 'short and plain statement' requirement? Give the rule number.
    gold: 8
  11. 11.
    Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(a)(2), how many days does the United States (or a U.S. agency or officer sued in an official capacity) have to serve an answer after service?
    gold: 60
  12. 12.
    Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 59(e), a motion to alter or amend a judgment must be filed no later than how many days after entry of the judgment?
    gold: 28