Civil Complaints
Jurisdiction
Court Systems
Service of Process
Terminology
100
Rather than a code pleading state, like New York, Washington is considered this type of state, meaning only a short and plain statement of the claim is required.
What is a notice pleading state
100
Refers to the court's power to render decisions over certain types of cases.
What is subject matter jurisdiction
100
There are this many U.S. Circuit Courts in the United States.
What is 13
100
In Washington, a person that is not a party to the action and is over this age may legally service a summons and complaint on a defendant.
What is over 18 years of age
100
If the plaintiff filed a case in King County Superior Court, when it should have been filed in Snohomish County Superior Court because this is where the defendant lives, works, and where the accident occurred, this would be considered a matter of improper ____.
What is venue
200
To toll a statute of limitations, the plaintiff is required to file with the Court and complete service on the defendant within this many days of the other.
What is 90 days
200
Pursuant to this case, courts must establish minimum contracts with a defendant in order to exercise personal jurisdiction.
What is International Shoe v. Washington
200
Lynnwood is located in this U.S. District Court.
What is the Western District of Washington
200
Two types of constructive service.
What is by publication and by mail
200
The process of giving an original court document to the court.
What is filing
300
A set of facts set forth in a complaint that establish certain legal elements sufficient to justify a right for the plaintiff to sue and recover damages against the defendant.
What is a cause of action
300
This type of jurisdiction occurs when the defendant enters the forum state voluntarily and the plaintiff serves the defendant with the summons and complaint while the defendant is within the forum state’s boundaries.
What is tag jurisdiction
300
The most common way to gain access to the Supreme Court from a lower Circuit Court of Appeal is through this type of writ.
What is a Writ of Certiorari
300
To serve a defendant by publication, the notice must be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the action is pending for this many consecutive weeks.
What is six
300
Documents filed in court that define the factual nature of the dispute between the parties.
What are pleadings
400
The section of the complaint where the plaintiff asks the court for remedial action.
What is the prayer for relief
400
If a plaintiff wishes to sue two defendants (both living in separate states than the plaintiff), and the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000, then the plaintiff's complaint could be filed in Federal District Court under this legal theory.
What is diversity jurisdiction
400
The highest state court in Washington.
What is the Washington State Supreme Court
400
According to this amendment of the U.S. Constitution, notice to a defendant of pending litigation must be reasonably calculated to properly inform him or her of action.
What is the Fourteenth Amendment (Due Process Clause)
400
The part of litigation where the parties are required to exchange evidence.
What is discovery
500
If a plaintiff wishes to have a jury sit for his or her trial, then he or she must file this with the court, along with the summons and complaint.
What is a demand for jury
500
If a plaintiff has a legal option to file his or her case in the Superior Court or the state District Court, this would be an example of having this.
What is concurrent jurisdiction.
500
The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is this type of appellate court, because it must accept all appeals filed with it.
What is a non-discretionary court
500
Personal, in-hand, service to a defendant foreign corporation doing business in washington must be served to this person.
Who is a registered agent (or the treasurer or secretary)
500
The jury selection process begins with this, in which the lawyers and judge ask potential jurors questions.
What is voir dire
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