1. The earliest point at which a summary judgement can be issued in a court case is:
A. After the defendant has filed their answer to the complaint with the court.
B. During the pretrial conference
C. At the beginning of the trial
D. After the discovery phase.
2. James, an attorney, is appealing a trial court rruling. He is arguing the case in an appeals court. Which of the following examples would make the strongest arguement for overturning the trial court?
A. A ruling by the state's surpreme court involved similar facts but did not address the specific claim.
B. A statute passed by the state legislature upholding his interpretation.
C. A ruling upholding his interpretations from a different state.
D. A prestigious law article in the Harvard Law Review.