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The doctrine of stare decisis:  \nA. Is absolutely binding on courts.  \nB. Is a doctrine that courts generally follow.  \nC. Applies only when the same parties are before the same court.  \n2. Subject matter jurisdiction refers to:  \nA. The geographical location of where a lawsuit can be filed  \nB. The power of the court to hear and decide a lawsuit  \nC. The competency of a lawyer to undertake representation of a particular controversy  \n3. Which of the following is true regarding the production of documents under the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure?  \nA. Non-parties may be compelled by subpoena to produce documents.  \nB. Other than documents, no other tangible evidence can be compelled to be produced.  \nC. A written response to a subpoena must be forwarded within 60 days of the request.  \n4. An individual trips and falls on a broken sidewalk in front of a building. The next day, the building owner repairs the broken sidewalk. 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At the end of the interview, the client asks the paralegal: “Do I have a case?” The paralegal should answer:  \nA. After reviewing your employment contract, I will give you an opinion.  \nB. After reviewing your employment file from your former employer, I will give you an opinion.  \nC. 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