If a Party Refuses to Comply with a Court Order

question 430

Multiple Choice

If a party refuses to comply with a court order to produce documents or answer written interrogatories, the court may:

• A) enter judgment in favor of the other party
• B) impose sanctions on the party refusing to answer
• C) impose fines on the party refusing to answer
• D) send the party refusing to answer to jail
• E) all of the other choices are possible

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Definitions:

Concurrently

Occurring or existing at the same time.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavior therapy technique aimed at reducing phobic or anxiety responses through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation paired with relaxation exercises.

Relaxation Response

A physical state of deep rest that is the opposite of the stress response, which can be induced through practices like meditation, deep breathing, or yoga.

Feared Stimulus

An object, situation, or event that triggers a strong fear response in an individual, often leading to avoidant behavior.