In this lesson, you will learn about local rules, who develops them, and who must follow them. What are Local Rules? Transcript Local rules are everyday court procedures that facilitate the application of laws within a particular court. They typically apply to all civil cases including general civil, family, foreclosure, juvenile, probate, and so on. […]
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In this lesson, you will learn about the Motion to Dismiss, how to oppose it or address it, and the timeline in which to file it if you’re the serving party. DISMISSAL – Asks the court to end the case when the allegations in the complaint are insufficient to support the claim, the service of
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In this lesson, you will learn your options for responses to discovery and how each response may impact your case. You will also learn what privilege in litigation is, objections, and how to review what the other party shares during the discovery process. Responding to and reviewing discovery Transcript There are four main ways to
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In this lesson, you will learn what happens after the complaint stage, the options the defendant has, and common documents at the answer stage. Things to know about the Answer stage Transcript The summons and complaint have been served. We have two parties now, a plaintiff, and a defendant. It\’s the defendant\’s next move. He
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In this lesson, you will learn how to determine the goal of your case (how to choose the desired outcome) and helpful tips to go forward once it’s determined. Setting a goal Transcript Why set goals? Goals provide direction for your legal strategy and save time that you might otherwise spend on irrelevant things. Establish
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In this lesson, you will learn how to start a lawsuit, timing, best practices, and weigh all your options as the party making the decision to start the lawsuit. Things to know about starting a lawsuit Transcript The complaint stage starts when someone is harmed or injured and the injured party or plaintiff files a
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Preparation for your argument General tips Oral argument Transcript This is Portia, and welcome to arguing in court lesson seven of our course on introductory legal skills. In this lesson, we\’ll discuss preparation for your argument and general tips. Then we\’ll focus on the oral argument. To argue effectively, you must know the facts of
Things to know about the Trial stage Starting the trial process Presentation of evidence The closing stages of a trial Transcript Hi. I\’m Matt, and welcome to lesson five, civil procedure at the trial stage. Lesson five will cover things to know about the trial stage, starting the trial process, presentation of evidence, and the
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Objections Voir Dire Opening Statement Witness Qualifications Direct Examination Cross-Examination Document Presentation Closing Argument Jury Instructions Transcript Many years ago, I think it was Robert De Niro, played an aging attorney who served as mentor to a younger superstar attorney. In that movie, he advised the younger attorney to stand up and object in court,
A trial takes place when the evidence remains disputed at the end of discovery. In this section, you will learn: Trial At Trial, a judge or jury reviews evidence and determines the liability of one or more parties. A trial proceeds as follows: Definitions More Definitions Success at the Trial Stage A Trial is successful
