Question 1

A legal encyclopedia provides a summary, critique, and analysis of the law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Each digest set includes:

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A)  A descriptive word index
B)  A table of cases
C)  A table of statutes
D)  An outline of the laws and list of topics at the beginning of each volume
E)  All of the aboveF) Answers a, b, and d above

Question 3

Corpus Juris Secundum and American Jurisprudence Second are similar in that, in both sets:

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A)  Topics are arranged alphabetically
B)  There is a general index
C)  At the beginning of each topic is a topic summary
D)  There is a table of statutes, rules, and regulations
E)  All of the aboveF) Answers a, b, and c above

Question 4

Although secondary authority is persuasive authority, it may not be mandatory authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 5

Most single-volume treatises are not updated with pocket parts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Secondary authority is a source that a court may rely on that is not the law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Treatises may consist of a single volume or multiple volumes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Shepardizing refers to the process used to determine the current validity of an authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A digest provides a very detailed discussion of a specific area of law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 10

Shepard's case law citators include which of the following features?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parallel citations
B)  A brief summary of the court opinion
C)  Later case treatment
D)  Reference to secondary sources
E)  All of the aboveF) Answers a, c, and d above

Question 11

ALR annotations include which of the following components?

Accepted Answer

A)  A prefatory statement
B)  A jurisdictional table
C)  A scope section
D)  Research references
E)  All of the aboveF) Answers b, c, and d above

Question 12

In regard to the West digest system:

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A)  Each legal topic is divided into subtopics and assigned a key number
B)  Subtopics are referred to by both topic and key number
C)  There are specific digests for state and federal statutes
D)  There are both state and regional digests
E)  All of the aboveF) Answers a, b, and d above F

Question 13

American Law Reports (ALR)are similar to treatises in that they provide a comprehensive analysis of a single area of law, such as the law of torts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A treatise is valuable as a research tool when you are seeking a more detailed treatment of the law than that provided by a legal encyclopedia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

ALR series are available on both Westlaw and LexisNexis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which technique(s) may be used to locate specific cases in a digest?

Accepted Answer

A)  Consult the descriptive word index
B)  Consult the topic outline
C)  Consult the table of cases
D)  If you already know of a case that is related to the issue being researched, refer to the topic and key number of the relevant headnote
E)  All of the aboveF) Answers a, b, and c above

Question 17

A full citation to a legal encyclopedia should contain:

Accepted Answer

A)  Volume number
B)  Abbreviated name of the encyclopedia
C)  Title or topic name
D)  Year of publication
E)  All of the aboveF) Answers a, b, and c above

Question 18

To locate specific ALR annotations, you may consult the:

Accepted Answer

A)  ALR new topic service
B)  ALR digest
C)  Annotation History Table
D)  Table of Laws and Rules Cited
E)  Answers a, b, and c aboveF) Answers b, c, and d aboveG) Answers a and d above

Question 19

Shepard's Citations are available on both Westlaw and LexisNexis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Shepard's Citations are similar to digests in that they provide a brief summary of all court opinions on a specific topic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: Secondary Authority and Other Research Sourcesencyclopedias, Treatises, American Law Reports, Digests, Shepards

A legal encyclopedia provides a summary, critique, and analysis of the law.

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Each digest set includes:

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Corpus Juris Secundum and American Jurisprudence Second are similar in that, in both sets:

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Although secondary authority is persuasive authority, it may not be mandatory authority.

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Most single-volume treatises are not updated with pocket parts.

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Secondary authority is a source that a court may rely on that is not the law.

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Treatises may consist of a single volume or multiple volumes.

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Shepardizing refers to the process used to determine the current validity of an authority.

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A digest provides a very detailed discussion of a specific area of law.

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Shepard's case law citators include which of the following features?

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ALR annotations include which of the following components?

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In regard to the West digest system:

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American Law Reports (ALR)are similar to treatises in that they provide a comprehensive analysis of a single area of law, such as the law of torts.

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A treatise is valuable as a research tool when you are seeking a more detailed treatment of the law than that provided by a legal encyclopedia.

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ALR series are available on both Westlaw and LexisNexis.

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Which technique(s) may be used to locate specific cases in a digest?

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A full citation to a legal encyclopedia should contain:

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To locate specific ALR annotations, you may consult the:

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Shepard's Citations are available on both Westlaw and LexisNexis.

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Shepard's Citations are similar to digests in that they provide a brief summary of all court opinions on a specific topic.

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