Definitions
True or False:
An injunction is when P asks the court to tell D to stop doing something.
True!
What type of cases are most common in bench trials?
Contract cases or debt collection actions.
What is specific performance?
When P asks the court to tell D to do something.
What are most civil jury trials for?
A. Criminal cases
B. Tort cases
C. Immigration Cases
D. Contract Cases
B. Tort cases
What is the difference between a jury trial and a bench trial?
Legal proceeding in which the jurors make a finding of fact and render a verdict.
Bench trial is when the judge make a decision on the outcome of the case without the help of the jury.
What percentage of judgments are greater than $1 million?
A. 2%
B. 5%
C. Almost None
D. It depends
C. Almost none are for more than $1M
What is:
1. A flat fee?
2. Contingent fee?
3. Hourly fee?
1. Lawyer charges one total fee for services.
2. Lawyer charges a percent of the judgement awarded to their client.
3. Hourly rate in which lawyers charge for working on their case.
When does someone become a client?
When they sign a retainer agreement.
The cases Evans v. Jeff D. and Buckhannon Bd & Care Home pertained to what issue?
Remedy issue.