BAIL BONDS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following is correct regarding compensatory damages ?
compensatory damages pay a victim for his loss
which of the following if any is correct regarding punitive damages?
punitive damages are designed to punish the wrongdoer and set an example for others
which of the following is correct regarding international torts ?
-a tort is civil wrong committed against an individual
-one who commits a tort may be required to pay the medical bills of the victim
-one who commits a tort may be required to pay damages to the victim
-all of the above*
which if any of the following are correct regarding torts & crime?
tort is a civil wrong committed against an individual, a crime is an intentional wrong
against society
which is correct regarding false arrest action?
false arrest results when someone restrains another with no legal authority to do so
which best define the parties in a civil suit ?
the defendant is being sued. the plaintiff is the party bringing the legal action against the
other
within how many days must defendant in florida file an answer to a lawsuit ?
20 calendar days or a default judgement may be entered against him
which describes the purpose of a motion in an application to the court ?
to obtain a ruling or order directing some act be done in favor of the applicant
what is the purpose of discovery?
-provides each party in a lawsuit with the opportunity to acquire information about the
other's case
-discovery allows most cases to be settled prior to going to court
-the discovery process includes interrogatories and statements made under oath
-all of the above*
,which are the correct regarding depositions ?
-depositions are taken, in writing, before a court reporter
-the court has the power to order the compliance of one who refuses to comply with a
deposition
which if any is most correct about summary judgements?
if it can be proved that no genuine issue of material fact exists, and the judgement is
entitled as a matter of law, the case can be won without going to court
which if any is correct regarding privileged information?
none of the above
which best describes the term "actus reus"
the guilty act
which best describes the term "mens rea" ?
-a criminal intent
-guilty mind
-the intention to commit a crime
-the intention to commit a crime
-all of the above*
who regulates insurance companies and insurance agents?
the department of financial services
regulation of bail comes under which of the following ?
-648 of the florida statues
-chapter 690-221 of the administrative rules of the insurance commissioner
-chapter 903 florida statues
-all of the above*
which of the following if any is a characteristic of insurance?
-it may be canceled or non-renewed until the obligation is met
-its a two party contract
which of the following is a characteristic of surety ?
-it is a three party contract (obligor, obligee, surety)
-it may not be canceled or non-renewed until the obligation is met
which of the following refer to the party to whom an obligation is owed?
, the obligee
which of the following refer to the party who owes an obligation?
-the obligor
-the principal (the defendant)
which party to a surety bond makes the guarantee ?
surety
"The (1) reimburses the (2) when the (3) fails to appear on required date."
1. Indemnitor
2. Surety
3. Obligor
which two parties may sometimes be the same?
obligor & indemnitor
Which of the following is/are examples of criminal defendants bonds?
i. civil contempt bond
ii. plaintiff bond
iii. supersedeas bond
i & iii only
what guarantee is common to all criminal defendants bonds?
defendant will not depart the court's jurisdiction without leave (permission)
which bond, if any, does not guarantee the defendant will appear in court?
civil contempt bond
what one feature of bail sets it apart from all others contracts?
the defendant is a party to the contract even if she/he does not sign it
who is the obligee in a bail bond when the crime is against the state?
the governor of the state
who is the obligee in a bail bond when the crime is against the united states?
the president of the united states
which of the following is correct regarding aa defendant's legal status before
being (adjudicated)?
-presumed guilty until proven innocent
-presumed not guilty until proven guilty
Which of the following is correct regarding compensatory damages ?
compensatory damages pay a victim for his loss
which of the following if any is correct regarding punitive damages?
punitive damages are designed to punish the wrongdoer and set an example for others
which of the following is correct regarding international torts ?
-a tort is civil wrong committed against an individual
-one who commits a tort may be required to pay the medical bills of the victim
-one who commits a tort may be required to pay damages to the victim
-all of the above*
which if any of the following are correct regarding torts & crime?
tort is a civil wrong committed against an individual, a crime is an intentional wrong
against society
which is correct regarding false arrest action?
false arrest results when someone restrains another with no legal authority to do so
which best define the parties in a civil suit ?
the defendant is being sued. the plaintiff is the party bringing the legal action against the
other
within how many days must defendant in florida file an answer to a lawsuit ?
20 calendar days or a default judgement may be entered against him
which describes the purpose of a motion in an application to the court ?
to obtain a ruling or order directing some act be done in favor of the applicant
what is the purpose of discovery?
-provides each party in a lawsuit with the opportunity to acquire information about the
other's case
-discovery allows most cases to be settled prior to going to court
-the discovery process includes interrogatories and statements made under oath
-all of the above*
,which are the correct regarding depositions ?
-depositions are taken, in writing, before a court reporter
-the court has the power to order the compliance of one who refuses to comply with a
deposition
which if any is most correct about summary judgements?
if it can be proved that no genuine issue of material fact exists, and the judgement is
entitled as a matter of law, the case can be won without going to court
which if any is correct regarding privileged information?
none of the above
which best describes the term "actus reus"
the guilty act
which best describes the term "mens rea" ?
-a criminal intent
-guilty mind
-the intention to commit a crime
-the intention to commit a crime
-all of the above*
who regulates insurance companies and insurance agents?
the department of financial services
regulation of bail comes under which of the following ?
-648 of the florida statues
-chapter 690-221 of the administrative rules of the insurance commissioner
-chapter 903 florida statues
-all of the above*
which of the following if any is a characteristic of insurance?
-it may be canceled or non-renewed until the obligation is met
-its a two party contract
which of the following is a characteristic of surety ?
-it is a three party contract (obligor, obligee, surety)
-it may not be canceled or non-renewed until the obligation is met
which of the following refer to the party to whom an obligation is owed?
, the obligee
which of the following refer to the party who owes an obligation?
-the obligor
-the principal (the defendant)
which party to a surety bond makes the guarantee ?
surety
"The (1) reimburses the (2) when the (3) fails to appear on required date."
1. Indemnitor
2. Surety
3. Obligor
which two parties may sometimes be the same?
obligor & indemnitor
Which of the following is/are examples of criminal defendants bonds?
i. civil contempt bond
ii. plaintiff bond
iii. supersedeas bond
i & iii only
what guarantee is common to all criminal defendants bonds?
defendant will not depart the court's jurisdiction without leave (permission)
which bond, if any, does not guarantee the defendant will appear in court?
civil contempt bond
what one feature of bail sets it apart from all others contracts?
the defendant is a party to the contract even if she/he does not sign it
who is the obligee in a bail bond when the crime is against the state?
the governor of the state
who is the obligee in a bail bond when the crime is against the united states?
the president of the united states
which of the following is correct regarding aa defendant's legal status before
being (adjudicated)?
-presumed guilty until proven innocent
-presumed not guilty until proven guilty
