Civ Pro
Name at least 3 possible defenses that someone being sued can put in their answer.
PJ, SMJ, venue, service, process
Failure to state a claim
Negative defenses
Affirmative defenses
What are the elements of negligence?
Duty
Breach
Causation
Cause in fact
Proximate cause
Harm
The element that bumps involuntary manslaughter to depraved heart murder.
Antisocial motive.
This true crime documentary series follows the trial of Michael Peterson, who was accused of murdering his wife, Kathleen, in their North Carolina home under mysterious circumstances.
The Staircase.
This psychological phenomenon describes the tendency of people to favor the information they already know, leading to a form of cognitive bias in decision-making.
Confirmation bias.
When does the compulsory counterclaim rule kick in?
When a case gets a judgment.
What is the hand formula?
B (burden) < P (probability of harm) x L (loss)
Criminal liability imposed on an individual who assists in the planning of a crime and provides aid or encouragement in the commission of the offense.
Accomplice liability.
This specific phrase is often used at the beginning of "Law & Order" episodes.
"In
This famous mathematician and philosopher is known for his contributions to geometry and for the theorem that bears his name, which relates to right-angled triangles.
Pythagoras
A state statute extending jurisdiction over nonresidents who have had contacts with such state.
Long-arm statute.
Engaging in extreme or outrageous conduct intended to cause severe emotional distress to another person. It goes beyond mere insults or threats.
Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress (IIED).
A situation where a crime cannot be committed because the act is or would be impossible to be completed due to some physical condition unknown to the actor.
Factual impossibility. *this is never a defense*
What sorority was Elle Woods a part of?
Kappa Kappa Gamma.
This philosopher, known for his works such as "The Social Contract," argued that government legitimacy comes from the consent of the governed and is foundational to modern democratic theory.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
What is the term that refers to a claim against a co-party (someone on the same side of the V)?
Crossclaim.
This concept refers to a plaintiff’s own actions that contribute to their injury and can reduce or eliminate the defendant’s liability.
Contributory negligence.
An inchoate crime that occurs when an individual with the intent to commit a crime takes a substantial step toward completing the crime.
Attempt.
This iconic phrase is recited at the beginning of each "Law & Order" episode.
"In the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate yet equally important groups..."
This high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet encourages the body to enter a state of ketosis, where it burns fat for fuel instead of sugar, leading many to say goodbye to bread and hello to butter.
Keto diet.
The authority of federal courts to hear additional claims, even if they would lack independent ability, as long as the claims are substantially related to the original claims.
Supplemental Jurisdiction.
Meaning “negligence in itself,” conduct that is deemed to be negligent as a matter of law without requiring proof that the actor breached a duty of care.
Negligence per se.
The criminal offense of urging, inciting, or counseling someone to commit an unlawful act.
Solicitation.
This is the name of the dog that Elle Woods's dog, Bruiser, meets at the park.
Duke.
This trio of components, introduced by Sigmund Freud, represents the three parts of the human psyche, with the id focusing on primal desires, the ego balancing reality, and the superego acting as the moral conscience.
Id, ego, and superego.