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1. Accident, breach of contract, or other event
2. Party consults with an attorney
3. Informal Investigation |
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| Stages in a Typical Lawsuit (Before Filing) |
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1. Plaintiff's Attorney Files Complaint
2. Defendant is served
3. Defendant's Attorney Files an Answer |
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| Stages in a Typical Lawsuit - Filing Suit - The Pleadings |
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| bringing people in to ask them questions |
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| written questions sent to other parties |
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| requests for production of documents |
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| getting documents in advance |
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| chance to admit something to simplify trial |
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| examined by a medical doctor |
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| requests for entry on land |
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| permission to collect samples |
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| 20 days or default judgment occurs |
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| how many days you have to answer a complaint |
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| percentage of cases that actually make it to trial |
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| motion to dismiss, motion for judgment on the pleadings, motion for summary judgment |
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| 3 dismissals and judgments before trial |
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| happens after complaint, no trial occurs |
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| motion for judgment on the pleadings |
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| dismissal of case based on the pleadings phase |
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| motion for summary judgment |
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| dismissal that can happen at any time |
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| the attorneys meet with the judge |
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| Voir Dire (unlimited for cause, limited for peremptory) |
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| challenges "for cause" and peremptory challenges |
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A. Opening Statement
B. Presentation of Evidence
C. Closing Argument
D. Jury Trial: Jury Instructions and Jury Verdict |
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A. Motion for a judgment in accordance with the verdict
B. motion for a new trial
C. motion for judgment N.O.V. |
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A. Filing the Appeal
B. Appellate Review(affirm, reverse, remand, modify) |
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| court can order a sheriff to seize property owned by the defendant. Property can be sold at auction and the proceeds given to the plaintiff |
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