CPCU 530 - Practice Quiz 6
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After losing a case in a trial court, Maria is appealing the To reverse the trial court outcome
case to a higher court on the grounds that the trial court 3 multiple choice options
improperly allowed prejudicial evidence. Which one of
the following decisions by the appellate court would be
most beneficial for the appellant?
Johnson contracted with Baird to provide a quantity of File a complaint
goods at a set price. When the goods arrived, they were 3 multiple choice options
a lesser quality than Johnson anticipated. Johnson
decides to sue Baird for breach of contract. What is
Johnson's first legal step?
Which one of the following best explains how a An arbitrator's award is filed with the appropriate court and is as enforceable as
successful litigant enforces an arbitration award? any court judgment.
3 multiple choice options
Jennifer was injured in an auto accident and claimed that $18,000.
her medical expenses were $10,000, the physical therapy 3 multiple choice options
costs were $5,000, and her lost wages were $3,000.
Additionally, she claimed $10,000 for pain and suffering.
If a court awards Jennifer only special damages and
denies any general damages, she will receive
Amy was severely injured in an accident with a tractor Be awarded in order to recover damages Amy sustained between the time of her
trailer. She lived for two weeks following the accident injuries and the time of her death.
amassing $200,000 of medical bills and other expenses 3 multiple choice options
related to the accident. It is likely that a lawsuit, under
survival statutes, the $200,000 of damages will
, Under the Model State Administrative Procedure Act, Agencies must first publish a notice of intent to adopt a regulation and then
what are the two basic steps that agencies must provide opportunity for public comment.
complete before publishing a new regulation?
3 multiple choice options
While driving the family car, 19-year-old Susan hit a The family purpose doctrine
pedestrian, causing severe injuries to the pedestrian. The 3 multiple choice options
uninsured pedestrian sued Susan's parents for damages.
The liability concept or doctrine that exists in some states
and that most applies to this situation is which one of the
following?
An insured is accusing Millstone Insurance of unethical Subpoena duces tecum
claims handling practices. The Department of insurance 1 multiple choice option
(DOI) has issued a subpoena requiring Millstone
Insurance to produce its records for this claim and
documents on its claim handling procedures. Which one
of the following types of subpoena is being used by the
DOI?
Companies A, B, C, and D are the sole manufacturers of a 20 percent liable.
specific type of liquid tankers. Company A manufactures 3 multiple choice options
40 percent of the tankers and companies B, C, and D
each manufacture 20 percent of the tankers. A tanker
made by one of these companies was defective causing
it to leak toxic chemicals onto a public parkway, but the
fault could not be traced back to a particular
manufacturer. Under the enterprise liability concept,
Company C is likely to be held
Arbitration has become a major means of dealing with Contracts, labor-management relations, and insurance
disputes in which one of the following areas? 3 multiple choice options
Sarah lost the use of her right foot when on her 10th General damages.
birthday she entered a convenience store and the 3 multiple choice options
automatic door malfunctioned and caught Sarah's foot
and crushed it. The court awarded Sarah damages for her
medical costs as well as for her extensive pain and
suffering. The pain and suffering damages are
Discovery is a part of pretrial procedure. What happens Each party discovers the other's evidence.
in discovery proceedings?
3 multiple choice options
Alexis was shot in the eye with a BB gun fired by Henri. Emotional distress as well as pain and suffering.
Her face was substantially disfigured and scarred from 3 multiple choice options
the injuries. Alexis is suing Henri for medical expenses,
pain and suffering, emotional distress, and lost wages. If
the court denies special damages but awards general
damages, Alexis will be paid for her
At a jury trial, the judge instructs the jury about After closing arguments.
applicable laws. This should occur 3 multiple choice options