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Question 1

A Kentucky plaintiff files a negligence suit in Kentucky Circuit Court. The defendant believes the complaint fails to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. Under the Kentucky Rules of Civil Procedure, which motion raises this defense?

A motion under CR 12.02 to dismiss A motion under CR 56 for summary judgment A motion under CR 50 for a directed verdict A motion under CR 59 for a new trial

Correct Answer:

A motion under CR 12.02 to dismiss

Question 2

A products-liability action is filed in federal district court in Kentucky based on diversity jurisdiction. The substantive question is whether Kentucky's pure comparative negligence rule applies. Under the Erie doctrine, which law governs?

Federal common law, because the case is in federal court The law of the state where the federal court sits only if the parties agree Kentucky substantive law, including its comparative negligence rule Whichever rule produces the more equitable result

Correct Answer:

Kentucky substantive law, including its comparative negligence rule

Question 3

An Ohio corporation with no Kentucky contacts is sued in Kentucky federal court by a Kentucky plaintiff. The corporation has never transacted business or committed any act in Kentucky. What is the most likely result of the corporation's motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction?

The motion is denied because the plaintiff is a Kentucky resident The motion is granted because the corporation lacks minimum contacts with Kentucky The motion is denied because corporations are subject to nationwide jurisdiction The motion is granted only if the corporation also lacks contacts with Ohio

Correct Answer:

The motion is granted because the corporation lacks minimum contacts with Kentucky

Question 4

Under the Kentucky Rules of Civil Procedure, a defendant who is personally served with a summons and complaint in Kentucky Circuit Court generally must serve an answer within what period?

10 days after service 60 days after service 30 days after service 20 days after service

Correct Answer:

20 days after service

Question 5

A plaintiff moves for summary judgment in Kentucky Circuit Court. Under CR 56 and Kentucky case law (Steelvest, Inc. v. Scansteel Service Center), what standard governs?

Summary judgment is granted whenever the movant shows a probability of success Summary judgment is never available in negligence cases under Kentucky law Summary judgment is proper only where it appears impossible for the nonmoving party to produce evidence at trial warranting a judgment in its favor Summary judgment requires the consent of both parties

Correct Answer:

Summary judgment is proper only where it appears impossible for the nonmoving party to produce evidence at trial warranting a judgment in its favor

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