Exam 1 GSU BUSA 2106 (Binder) Courts II
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What are Compensatory Damages? Compensated for damages that actually happened.
What was the McDonald's case? Lady was burned from hot coffee
What are the types of Burdens? 1) Beyond reasonable doubt
2) Preponderance of the evidence.
3) Clear and Convincing evidence.
What standard is Beyond Reasonable doubt and what is the percentage? 99%, Criminal
Standard
What standard is Preponderance of the Evidence and what is the percentage? Civil
standard, 51%
What standard is Clear and Convincing Evidence and what is the percentage? Civil
standard if a law tells you to use it. 75% (binder made up the %)
, Exam 1 GSU BUSA 2106 (Binder) Courts II
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What is the Beginning of the litigation process known as... Standing to sue
What is a complaint? Contains the plaintiffs argument.
How many days do you have to respond to a complaint in Federal Court? 20 days
How many days do you have to respond to a complaint in Georgia? 30 days.
What is a summons? Respond to the complaint within the time period listed other the case
will default.
What is service of process? The procedure by which a party to a lawsuit gives an
appropriate notice of initial legal action to the defendant. In an effort to exercise jurisdiction over
that person so as to enable that person to respond to the proceeding before the court, body, or
other tribunal.
With Solutions 100% Complete
What are Compensatory Damages? Compensated for damages that actually happened.
What was the McDonald's case? Lady was burned from hot coffee
What are the types of Burdens? 1) Beyond reasonable doubt
2) Preponderance of the evidence.
3) Clear and Convincing evidence.
What standard is Beyond Reasonable doubt and what is the percentage? 99%, Criminal
Standard
What standard is Preponderance of the Evidence and what is the percentage? Civil
standard, 51%
What standard is Clear and Convincing Evidence and what is the percentage? Civil
standard if a law tells you to use it. 75% (binder made up the %)
, Exam 1 GSU BUSA 2106 (Binder) Courts II
With Solutions 100% Complete
What is the Beginning of the litigation process known as... Standing to sue
What is a complaint? Contains the plaintiffs argument.
How many days do you have to respond to a complaint in Federal Court? 20 days
How many days do you have to respond to a complaint in Georgia? 30 days.
What is a summons? Respond to the complaint within the time period listed other the case
will default.
What is service of process? The procedure by which a party to a lawsuit gives an
appropriate notice of initial legal action to the defendant. In an effort to exercise jurisdiction over
that person so as to enable that person to respond to the proceeding before the court, body, or
other tribunal.
