Procedure
You must file this 28 days after receiving a Complaint.
What is file an answer?
This is filed to get rid of a case before discovery has occurred.
What is a Motion to Dismiss?
A formal record of a case's proceedings and filings?
What is a docket?
This protects your right to free speech.
What is the 1st Amendment?
Involves claims for money.
What is civil Law?
This is what I do if I do not like the judgment of the Court.
What is an Appeal?
You file this in order to get evidence excluded from trial.
What is a Motion in Limine?
A single important rule, a set of rules, a theory, or a principle that is widely followed in a field of law.
What is a doctrine?
Lays out the powers of the Executive Branch.
What is Article 2?
Can result in jail time.
What is criminal law?
This is what must happen after a Complaint has been filed.
What is service?
This motion is filed to dispose of a case after discovery has occurred.
What is a Motion for Summary Judgment?
What needs to be shown in order to win a claim.
What is a standard of proof?
Guarantees the right to bare arms.
What is the 2nd Amendment?
What is criminal law?
This is the first step in any case.
What is a Complaint?
You file this if the Defendant does not file an Answer.
What is a Motion for Default Judgment?
In Latin, this means "as much as he deserved."
What is Quantum Meruit?
Lays out ratification requirements.
What is Article 7?
Claims made on behalf of individuals.
What is civil law?
A claim against a co-defendant.
What is a Cross-Claim?
I can file this motion after a verdict has been rendered?
What is a Motion for a New Trial?
Another name for a defendant in a tort action.
Were "due process is found?
What is the 5th Amendment?
Claims made on behalf of the state.
What is criminal law?