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A complaint and summons in a federal action can usually be served by the plaintiff, a licensed process server, or by the U.S. Marshal.

A response to a counterclaim is known as a/an ___________.

If a defendant in a lawsuit fails to object to the subject matter jurisdiction of the court prior to filing an answer, the defendant loses the right to object thereafter.

A summons is a court order directing a defendant to appear personally in court.

An evidence log __________________.

All complaints contain a verification.

Sakata purchased a new car from Dan’s Dealership. While she was driving the car home, the brakes failed, and Sakata was injured. Sakata sued both Dan’s Dealership and the car manufacturer in the same lawsuit. T or F If this action is filed in federal court and Dan’s Dealership wishes to pursue a claim against the manufacturer for indemnity, it could be done in a cross-claim.

Knowing  the elements of a cause of action in a case enables the paralegal to ________________________.

Berkshire, a paralegal with the firm of Schneider & Castillo, has been assigned to work on the Saldivar case, a case where Saldivar is claiming damages for personal injuries resulting from exposure to asbestos allegedly contracted when Saldivar worked on premises owned by Greenwood Properties and leased to Saldivar’s employer. The claim is against Greenwood Properties. The company is represented by counsel. T or F Berkshire should send a letter on behalf of Schneider & Castillo directly to Greenwood Properties, requesting the names and addresses of all parties who leased the premises for the past 50 years.

Jaworsky, the driver of a vehicle, and Bigelow, a passenger in that car, were both injured in an automobile accident caused by the negligence of Thornton, the operator of another vehicle. Jaworsky and Bigelow are both allowed to sue Thornton in the same complaint because of the law regarding ________.