MATT para 1 / test one Using the terminology in Appendix A in Paralegal Career for Dummies , prepare a list
of at least ten possible ways litigation may end (e.g., Dismissal With Prejudice, settlement, etc.) and indicate whether it is most likely to occur in the pre-trial phase, the trial phase, or post-trial phase of litigation.
1. Dismissal without prejudice. Pre-trial phase.
2. Discontinuance and withdrawal. Pre-trial phase
3. .Garnishment. Post trial phase.
4. General verdict. Trial phase.
5. General verdict with interrogatories. Trial phase
6. Judgment. Post-trial phase.
7. Default judgment. Pre-trial phase.
8. .Mistrial. Trial phase.
9. Summary Judgment. Pre-trial phase.
10. Summary trials. Pre-trial phase. 1.Explain how a civil action is commenced
A civil action is commenced by filing a complaint with the court. FRCP Rule 3.
2.Where may process be served under the federal rules?
Under the federal rules the process may be served anywhere within the territorial limits of
the state, where the issuing court is located; FRCP Rule 4.
3.When and how may a defendant bring in a third party under the federal rules?
A third party may serve as a summons and complaint on a nonparty whois or may be liable to it for all or part of the claim against it. FRCP Rule 14.
4.In computing time under the federal rules, how many days may be added for documents served by mail?
3 days are added after the period would otherwise expire under Rule 6(a). FRCP 6(d).
5.Please specify the proper form for a subpoena under the federal rules.
Every subpoena must: state the court from which it is issued; state the title of the action and its civil-action number; command each person to whom it is directed to do the following at a specified place and time : attend and testify; produce designated documents, electronically stored information, tangible things in that person’s possession, custody, or control; permit the inspection of premises; Set out the text of Rule 45(d) and (e).This study source was downloaded by 100000834929374 from CourseHero.com on 11-13-2021 05:41:25 GMT -06:00
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of at least ten possible ways litigation may end (e.g., Dismissal With Prejudice, settlement, etc.) and indicate whether it is most likely to occur in the pre-trial phase, the trial phase, or post-trial phase of litigation.
1. Dismissal without prejudice. Pre-trial phase.
2. Discontinuance and withdrawal. Pre-trial phase
3. .Garnishment. Post trial phase.
4. General verdict. Trial phase.
5. General verdict with interrogatories. Trial phase
6. Judgment. Post-trial phase.
7. Default judgment. Pre-trial phase.
8. .Mistrial. Trial phase.
9. Summary Judgment. Pre-trial phase.
10. Summary trials. Pre-trial phase. 1.Explain how a civil action is commenced
A civil action is commenced by filing a complaint with the court. FRCP Rule 3.
2.Where may process be served under the federal rules?
Under the federal rules the process may be served anywhere within the territorial limits of
the state, where the issuing court is located; FRCP Rule 4.
3.When and how may a defendant bring in a third party under the federal rules?
A third party may serve as a summons and complaint on a nonparty whois or may be liable to it for all or part of the claim against it. FRCP Rule 14.
4.In computing time under the federal rules, how many days may be added for documents served by mail?
3 days are added after the period would otherwise expire under Rule 6(a). FRCP 6(d).
5.Please specify the proper form for a subpoena under the federal rules.
Every subpoena must: state the court from which it is issued; state the title of the action and its civil-action number; command each person to whom it is directed to do the following at a specified place and time : attend and testify; produce designated documents, electronically stored information, tangible things in that person’s possession, custody, or control; permit the inspection of premises; Set out the text of Rule 45(d) and (e).This study source was downloaded by 100000834929374 from CourseHero.com on 11-13-2021 05:41:25 GMT -06:00
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