NALA Certified Paralegal Exam Fundamentals Chapter 2
Civil Ligation Questions And Answers
Subject Matter Jurisdiction ANS Varies depending on whether the claim is brought in federal or state court, and
the subject of the claim.
Personal Jurisdiction ANS The court's power to bring a person before it and make a decision that is binding
upon that person.
Venue ANS The location of the court. Is proper when the claim is brought in the judicial district where the
incident occurred, where the defendant resides, or where the defendant may be served the complaint and summons.
FRCP= ANS Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
FRCP 1 ANS Secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every action and proceeding.
Parties ANS The individuals or entities who are involved in the controversy.
Real Parties in Interest ANS A person who has the right the lawsuit is seeking to enforce.
Joinder of Parties ANS A case where the real party in interest is not named in the claim, the real party may be
joined, or brought into litigation under FRCP 19 and 20.
FRCP 20 Permissive Joinder ANS Allows a party to be joined in the litigation if there is a question of fact or fact
common to all parties arising out of the action, and each plaintiff has a right to relief, jointly, severally, or
alternatively, against each defendant.
FRCP 19 ANS Joinder of a party is required under rule 19 if that party's presence is 1.) required to grant
complete relief, 2.) the party has interest in the litigation such that the parties presence is required to protect those
interests.
FRCP 22 Interpleader ANS Allows a person with claims that may cause double or multiple liability to the
plaintiff to be joined as defendants.
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