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Texas Civil Procedure Rules Quiz Challenge

Sharpen Your Civil Litigation Procedure Skills

Difficulty: Moderate
Questions: 20
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Embark on a focused Texas Civil Procedure Rules Quiz that sharpens your civil litigation skills. Ideal for law students, paralegals, and attorneys looking to test and refine their procedure rules knowledge. Enjoy 15 engaging multiple-choice questions covering jurisdiction, motions, pleadings, and trial processes - and remember you can tweak questions in the editor. Dive into related tests like the Criminal Procedure Knowledge Test or explore Parliamentary Procedure Quiz for more practice. Discover more quizzes tailored to your study goals!

Which Texas court has original jurisdiction over divorce suits?
Justice of the Peace Court
County Court
District Court
Probate Court
District courts have general jurisdiction over civil cases including divorce actions under Texas law. Other courts have limited jurisdiction and do not hear divorce cases.
What is the maximum amount in controversy for a Justice Court in Texas?
$10,000
$20,000
$50,000
$5,000
Justice Courts in Texas handle civil cases where the amount in controversy does not exceed $20,000. Higher amounts must be filed in County or District Courts.
Which document initiates a civil lawsuit in Texas?
Petition
Citation
Affidavit
Motion to Dismiss
A petition is the initial pleading that commences a civil action by stating claims and relief sought. A citation is the method of notifying the defendant of the action.
Under Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, a defendant generally has how many days after service of citation to file an answer?
10 days
20 days
30 days
60 days
Texas Rule 99 provides a defendant 20 days from service of citation to file a written answer. Failure to do so may result in a default judgment against the defendant.
How many days after filing suit must citation be served on a defendant in Texas?
30 days
60 days
90 days
120 days
Under Texas Rule 99, citation must be served within 90 days after the date the petition is filed to avoid dismissal for want of prosecution.
Which of the following lists permissible methods of service of process in Texas?
Personal delivery and registered or certified mail return receipt requested
Personal delivery and email with read receipt
Publication in a newspaper only
Fax transmission with post-service letter
Texas Rules allow service by personal delivery or by registered or certified mail with a return receipt. Electronic methods and fax are not generally authorized for initial process.
Under Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, a party may amend its pleading once as a matter of course without leave of court up until when?
7 days before trial
30 days before trial
10 days before trial
60 days before trial
Texas Rule 63 permits one amendment as a matter of course any time before seven days prior to trial. Amendments after that require permission of the court or written consent of the opposing party.
A motion for summary judgment must be filed in Texas at least how many days before the hearing date?
21 days
10 days
14 days
30 days
Texas Rule 166a(c) requires a summary judgment motion be filed at least 21 days before the hearing. This timeframe ensures other parties have sufficient time to respond.
How many days does a party have to respond to written discovery requests under Texas rules?
20 days
30 days
15 days
45 days
Rule 192.3 states that responses to discovery requests are due 30 days after service. Parties may agree by written stipulation to extend that period for good cause.
In Texas civil cases, a demand for a jury trial must be made no later than how many days before the trial date?
10 days
15 days
30 days
45 days
Under Rule 216, a jury demand must be filed at least 30 days before the trial date. Failing to timely demand a jury constitutes a waiver of that right.
Under Texas Rules of Evidence, a deposition may be used at trial if the deponent is unavailable. How is "unavailability" defined?
Unavailability as defined by Rule 203, including absence from the county and inability to attend
Deponent resides more than 200 miles away
Deposition taken over 60 days before trial
Witness has health issues regardless of availability
Rule 203(a)(1) defines unavailability with specific criteria such as absence from the county and inability to attend. Other reasons like distance alone do not meet the rule.
What is the purpose of a special appearance under Texas civil procedure?
To challenge personal jurisdiction
To challenge venue
To seek a continuance
To request a more definite statement
A special appearance is filed solely to contest the court's power over the person. Venue challenges and other motions must be filed after jurisdictional issues are resolved.
Which of the following correctly states the limit on the number of written interrogatories in Texas?
25 written interrogatories
Unlimited written interrogatories
15 written interrogatories
10 written interrogatories
Texas does not impose a numeric limit on interrogatories. Parties may serve unlimited questions, subject to objections for burden or relevance.
When must a party file a notice of appeal after a final judgment in Texas civil cases?
15 days
30 days
60 days
90 days
Texas Rule 26.1(a) generally requires filing a notice of appeal within 30 days after the judgment or order is signed. Extensions may apply under specific circumstances.
A motion for new trial in Texas must be filed within how many days after the judgment is signed?
15 days
20 days
30 days
45 days
Under Rule 325, motions for new trial must be filed within 30 days following the signing of the judgment. Missing this deadline typically waives the right to a new trial.
In determining venue against a corporate defendant in Texas, which county is considered the corporation's residence?
The county of its principal office in Texas
Any county where it conducts business
The county of its registered agent's office
The county where its CEO resides
The Texas venue statute designates a corporation's residence as the county of its principal office. Business presence or CEO residence alone are not controlling.
When must a defendant file a special appearance to preserve a challenge to personal jurisdiction in Texas?
Before any other plea or motion
Within 30 days of service
Concurrently with the answer
At any time before trial
Texas Rule 120a mandates a special appearance be filed prior to any other pleading or motion. Filing any other plea before it waives the jurisdictional challenge.
A writ of execution issued after a Texas civil judgment remains valid for how long?
180 days
1 year
10 years
5 years
Under Rule 629a, an execution is valid for ten years unless the judgment is satisfied or the execution is returned. This long period allows for extended enforcement efforts.
To secure a reporter's record on appeal in Texas, the requesting party must file the request within how many days after the notice of appeal?
15 days
30 days
10 days
45 days
Texas Rule 34.6(b) requires a timely request for the reporter's record within 15 days of filing the appeal notice. Late requests risk omission of essential transcript materials.
Under Texas discovery rules, a motion to compel discovery responses must be filed no later than how many days after service of an evasive or incomplete response?
10 days
15 days
30 days
45 days
Rule 215.1(d) states a motion to compel must be filed within 30 days of service of the evasive or incomplete response. Missing this deadline typically waives the discovery issue.
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Learning Outcomes

  1. Analyse jurisdiction and venue provisions in Texas civil cases.
  2. Identify proper service of process requirements under Texas rules.
  3. Apply deadlines and motion standards for pleadings and discovery.
  4. Evaluate procedural requirements for trials and evidence handling.
  5. Demonstrate understanding of appeal and enforcement procedures.
  6. Master key timelines and deadlines in Texas civil litigation.

Cheat Sheet

  1. Subject Matter vs Personal Jurisdiction - Texas courts need to decide if they have the right "stage" and the power over the actors in your case. Subject matter jurisdiction focuses on whether the court can hear that type of dispute, while personal jurisdiction is all about having authority over the people involved. 1L Study Guide for Texas Civil Procedure
  2. Venue Rules - Picking the right courtroom is like choosing the best arena for your championship game: it must be in the right location. Venue typically lies where the defendant lives or where the legal action happened. 1L Study Guide for Texas Civil Procedure
  3. Service of Process Requirements - Proper notice is the golden ticket to due process in Texas courts. You must hand over the legal documents correctly so the defendant gets a fair warning before showtime. 1L Study Guide for Texas Civil Procedure
  4. Timelines for Pleadings - Deadlines in civil procedure are like stoplights - miss one and you're in trouble. In Texas, a defendant typically has until 10:00 a.m. on the Monday following 20 days after being served to file an answer. 1L Study Guide for Texas Civil Procedure
  5. Discovery Control Plans - Think of discovery levels as your case's difficulty setting: Level 1 is quick and light, while Level 3 is the "epic boss battle." Texas offers three plans that shape how much information you can dig up and how long you have to do it. 1L Study Guide for Texas Civil Procedure
  6. Pre-Trial Motions - Pre-trial motions are like practice swings before the big game: summary judgment can win you the match before you even start. Mastering these can save time, money, and courtroom drama. 1L Study Guide for Texas Civil Procedure
  7. Trial Procedures - From jury selection to the final verdict, the trial is your main event. Learn how evidence is presented, objections are made, and the judge and jury play their respective roles. 1L Study Guide for Texas Civil Procedure
  8. Post-Trial Motions - Didn't like the outcome? Post-trial motions, like a motion for new trial, give you a chance to challenge the result before it's set in stone. Knowing the grounds and deadlines is key to keeping your options alive. 1L Study Guide for Texas Civil Procedure
  9. Appellate Process - Ready for round two? The appellate process lays out how to challenge a trial court's decision on error, including strict filing deadlines and specific standards of review. 1L Study Guide for Texas Civil Procedure
  10. Recent Amendments to Texas Rules - Rules change, and you've got to keep up with the playbook. As of January 2021, the cap for expedited actions rose to $250,000, tweaking discovery limits and trial speeds. Key Amendments to Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (Jan 2021)
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