Rules
The SCRCP that defines the general scope and limits of discovery.
The individual(s) at a mediation who makes the decision to accept settlement.
What is the client?
This is mandatory in all civil cases pending the South Carolina Courts of Common Pleas.
What is ADR?
Types of questions asked on cross examination.
What are leading questions?
The process of selecting a jury panel.
What is voire dire?
This FRCP and SCRCP rule covers interrogatories.
What is Rule 33?
Evidence that tends to prove or refute a fact of consequence.
What is relevant evidence?
A motion for protection against prejudicial questions, statements and evidence.
What is a motion in limine?
This motion is made before a case is submitted to the jury and argues that no reasonable jury could find for the opposing party. Either the plaintiff or the defendant may make this motion.
What is a motion for directed verdict?
TRUE OR FALSE: Demand for a jury trial is assumed unless otherwise stated in the complaint.
To exclude relevant evidence at trial the probative value of the evidence must be substantially outweighed by the prejudice it causes.
What is Rule 403?
A defense that defeats a plaintiff’s claim, even though all allegations are true.
What is an affirmative defense?
TRUE OR FALSE: Generally, if an issue is not raised at trial, it cannot be the basis for appeal.
Challenges that may validly and properly be based on suspected bias of the juror.
What are Peremptory challenges?
This document is signed by the attorneys for both parties and filed with the court.
What is a stipulation of dismissal?
The FRCP and SCRCP rule that allows a party to seek discovery of documents and tangible things that will be inadmissible evidence at trial.
What is Rule 34 Request for Production?
A statement given at trial that does not contain arguments to the jury.
TRUE OR FALSE: A fact witness can testify as to their opinion of speed.
What is true?
What is a case caption?
Evaluating the settlement value of a case requires an analysis of the facts and law related to two issues. These are the two issues that must be analyzed in every case.
If the parties are unable to reach a compromise at mediation, the mediator may declare the mediation as this.
What is impassed?
_____ Deals with questions of law only.
A post-trial motion in which the defendant asks the court to reduce a jury award.
What is remittitur?