BigCo believes that it is at fault and substantial damages will be awarded. Therefore, the corporation's main goal is to try to settle the case as quickly as possible. The defendant would likely proceed by:
a. Advising its counsel to have the case set for trial as soon as possible.
b. Advising its counsel to do nothing hoping the plaintiff will come to them and also want to settle.
c. Advising its counsel to suggest to the other side that the parties engage in mediation.
d. Advising its counsel to suggest to the other side that the parties engage in arbitration.
Q. 2If the main goal of BigCo is to avoid the publicity of the case, BigCo would likely want its case decided by:
a. A bench trial by a judge.
b. Arbitration.
c. Mediation.
d. A jury trial.
Q. 3A large corporation, BigCo is a defendant in a personal injury case. Its main goal is to drag the matter out so as to hang onto its money as long as possible. The defendant would likely want its case decided by:
a. A jury.
b. Arbitration.
c. Either a. or b.
d. Mediation.
Q. 4Negligence is:
a. A failure to exercise near-perfection.
b. A failure to exercise high standards of conduct.
c. The same as intentional conduct.
d. A failure to use due care.
Q. 5A nominee for the position of a United States Supreme Court Justice is nominated by:
a. The U.S. Senate.
b. The U.S. House of Representatives.
c. The governor of the state where the nominee resides.
d. The President of the United States.
Q. 6The plaintiff in a negligence case establishes duty and breach of duty but not causation. What will likely occur?
a. The jury may infer or assume causation has been proven.
b. The judge will dismiss the plaintiff's case.
c. The judge may rule that causation is not necessary to be proven by the plaintiff in a negligence case.
d. None of the above.
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