Bland
An appeal to the Supreme Court is handled this way.
What is discretionary?
(not automatic)
These individuals cannot sue on their own or own property.
What is a minor?
Actual delivery of the legal document.
What is service of process?
An out of court statement offered for the truth of the matter asserted.
What is hearsay?
The number of specially prepared interrogatories that require a separate statement.
What is more than 35?
Communications between a client and an attorney.
What is confidential?
The court has the power to hear the matter.
What is subject matter jurisidiction?
The party bringing the motion.
A statement made during or immediately after an event that describes or explains the event.
What is a spontaneous statement?
An offer of settlement that can result in a substantial win to the other side if the jury awards an amount less than the offer of settlement.
What is a 998 offer?
A written court order compelling a third party to produce evidence.
The court has the power over a person.
What is personal jurisdiction?
The type of dismissal that precludes a person filing another lawsuit alleging the same facts or circumstances.
What is dismissal with prejudice?
Number of days to respond to discovery that is mailed.
What is 35 days?
What is not admissible at trial?
An hourly fee paid by the client to the attorney.
The court has power over the thing.
What is in rem jurisdiction?
A lien on property owned by the defendant.
Written statements that force a party to admit or deny facts.
What are requests for admission?
Specific questions asked of prospective jurors.
What is voir dire?
What are administrative procedures?
What are superior courts?
A statement made by a party opponent.
What is an admission?
Failure to respond to discovery within the time permitted.
What is waiver of objections?
An informal method of resolving a case without a judge.
(What is arbitration?)