The Vast Majority of Civil Cases Never Make It to Trial

question 3

Multiple Choice

The vast majority of civil cases never make it to trial. Which of the following is NOT a reason that a case may fail to proceed to trial?

• A) The judge dismisses the case.
• B) The judge determines in pre-trial activities that insufficient evidence exists.
• C) The two parties settle the case out of court.
• D) One or both of the parties decide not to participate.
• E) The court rules that it does not have jurisdiction in the case.

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