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NALA Certified Paralegal Exam Fundamentals- Chapter 2- Civil Ligation
Terms Questions with 100% Verified Answers UPDATED!!!
Subject Matter Jurisdiction - ANSWER Varies depending on
whether the claim is brought in federal or state court, and the
subject of the claim.
Personal Jurisdiction - ANSWER The court's power to bring a
person before it and make a decision that is binding upon that
person.
Venue - ANSWER The location of the court. Is proper when the
claim is brought in the judicial district where the incident
occurred, where the defendant resides, or where the defendant
may be served the complaint and summons.
FRCP= - ANSWER Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
FRCP 1 - ANSWER Secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive
determination of every action and proceeding.
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Parties - ANSWER The individuals or entities who are involved in
the controversy.
Real Parties in Interest - ANSWER A person who has the right
the lawsuit is seeking to enforce.
Joinder of Parties - ANSWER A case where the real party in
interest is not named in the claim, the real party may be joined,
or brought into litigation under FRCP 19 and 20.
FRCP 20 Permissive Joinder - ANSWER Allows a party to be
joined in the litigation if there is a question of fact or fact
common to all parties arising out of the action, and each
plaintiff has a right to relief, jointly, severally, or alternatively,
against each defendant.
FRCP 19 - ANSWER Joinder of a party is required under rule 19 if
that party's presence is 1.) required to grant complete relief, 2.)
the party has interest in the litigation such that the parties
presence is required to protect those interests.
NALA Certified Paralegal Exam Fundamentals- Chapter 2- Civil Ligation
Terms Questions with 100% Verified Answers UPDATED!!!
Subject Matter Jurisdiction - ANSWER Varies depending on
whether the claim is brought in federal or state court, and the
subject of the claim.
Personal Jurisdiction - ANSWER The court's power to bring a
person before it and make a decision that is binding upon that
person.
Venue - ANSWER The location of the court. Is proper when the
claim is brought in the judicial district where the incident
occurred, where the defendant resides, or where the defendant
may be served the complaint and summons.
FRCP= - ANSWER Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
FRCP 1 - ANSWER Secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive
determination of every action and proceeding.
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Parties - ANSWER The individuals or entities who are involved in
the controversy.
Real Parties in Interest - ANSWER A person who has the right
the lawsuit is seeking to enforce.
Joinder of Parties - ANSWER A case where the real party in
interest is not named in the claim, the real party may be joined,
or brought into litigation under FRCP 19 and 20.
FRCP 20 Permissive Joinder - ANSWER Allows a party to be
joined in the litigation if there is a question of fact or fact
common to all parties arising out of the action, and each
plaintiff has a right to relief, jointly, severally, or alternatively,
against each defendant.
FRCP 19 - ANSWER Joinder of a party is required under rule 19 if
that party's presence is 1.) required to grant complete relief, 2.)
the party has interest in the litigation such that the parties
presence is required to protect those interests.
