Understand motions in civil court cases and explore different types, such as motions to dismiss and pre-trial motions. Learn to identify the...
This easy-to-carry publication contains 10 comprehensive chapters of relevant cases, statutes, and sample motions, can be used by civil or criminal plaintiff or defense attorneys, and provides citations that can be used in a brief or in court to support es...
In U.S. law, a motion in limine (Latin: [ɪn ˈliːmɪnɛ]; "at the start", literally, "on the threshold") isa motion, discussed outside the presence of the jury, to request that certain testimony be excluded. ... The motion is decided by a judge in both civil and c...
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West Headnotes [1] Federal Civil Procedure 8.1 170Ak8.1 Most Cited Cases Decision to consolidate is discretionary with the court and turns essentially on balancing the time that might be saved against the possible delay or prejudice involved in consolidation. Fed.Rules Civ.Proc.Rule 42(a), 28...
Civil litigation begins with the pleadings. A pleading is a legal document filed with the court that sets forth the position and contentions of a party. The purpose of pleadings in civil actions is to define the issues of the lawsuit. This is accomplished by each party making allegations of...
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In almost all civil cases, preference means that the case must be set for a trial date no more than 120 days from the date of granting the motion. (§ 36(f).) If the action is based on a health provider’s professional negligence, trial must be set “not sooner than six months and...
While it is probably true that oral argument does not change the judge’s mind in a high percentage of cases, you still want oral argument (i.e., rarely waive it) to see if you can change any predisposition that might be directed against your client’s position. ...