Lacey files a civil suit against Mischa. To succeed, Lacey must prove her case
a.
beyond a reasonable doubt.
b.
by a preponderance of the evidence.
c.
through a scintilla of evidence.
d.
to the extent promised in her attorney’s opening statement.
2. In Coastal Fishing Company’s suit against Dockside Marina, Inc., the jury returns a verdict in Coastal’s favor. Dockside files a motion stating that even if the evidence is viewed in the light most favorable to Coastal, a reasonable jury should not have found in its favor. This is a motion for
a.
a judgment in accordance with the verdict.
b.
a judgment as a matter of law.
c.
a new trial.
d.
judgment n.o.v.
3. Gabrielle files a suit against Hard ‘n Fast Adhesives, Inc. Hard ‘n Fast responds that even if Gabrielle’s statement of the facts is true, according to the law Hard n’ Fast is not liable. This is
a.
a counterclaim.
b.
a motion for judgment on the pleadings.
c.
a motion for summary judgment.
d.
a motion to dismiss.
4. Madison files a complaint in a suit against Christopher, and he files an answer. The case may now be
a.
appealed to a higher court.
b.
dismissed or settled.
c.
resolved but only after a trial.
d.
remanded for further proceedings.