In this lesson, you will learn how to find local rules, where to find them, and the resources most local jurisdictions have available. You’ll also learn step-by-step to read a local rule and understand the content. Finding, Using, and Citing Local Rules Transcript The best place to find local rules is the website of the […]
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In this lesson, you will learn about summary judgment, tactics to follow if you’ve received a motion from the opposing party, and how to create a motion if you’re the serving party. SUMMARY JUDGMENT – A motion for summary judgment asks a court to rule that a party has no case because there are no
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In this lesson, you will learn the different ways you’re able to strategically act during the answer stage depending on the goal of your case. Strategic use of filings Transcript The general suggestions in this section provide information about how to approach different procedural situations. When approaching your case, make decisions based on your own
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In this lesson, you will learn how to strategically choose a tactic based on your goal and how to act on that in your case. Setting a goal Planning tactics and procedures for your goal Transcript Once you have a goal, think of a strategy or tactic for your goal. What steps would you take?
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In this lesson, you will learn the parts of a complaint and what should be included in each section. Parts of a complaint Transcript If you write your own complaint, the layout is similar to any other pleading. Here, there\’s a complaint, verification, and a certificate of service. The complaint has a caption, a title,
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Areas Where Written Laws Apply Resources for Federal and State Statutes, Codes, and Rules Proper Use and Citing of Statutes, Codes, and Rules Transcript Hi. It\’s me, Matt, again with course four, lesson two, statutes, codes, and rules. In this lesson, we\’ll cover areas where written laws apply, resources for federal and state statutes, and
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Introduction to Case Law Finding Appellate Opinions (case law) Using Appellate Opinions Transcript Hi. I\’m Matt, and this is lesson three, appellate opinions, case law. In this lesson, the phrases case law and appellate opinions are used interchangeably. We\’ll start with an introduction to case law, then we\’ll discuss finding case law and using case
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What are Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, and Guides? Finding Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, and Guides Citing Secondary Sources Transcript Hi. I\’m Matt, and this is lesson four of legal resources and authorities. This lesson is about dictionaries, encyclopedias, and guides. We\’ll begin this lesson by explaining what legal dictionaries, encyclopedias, and guides are. Then we\’ll show how to locate
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What are Local Rules? Sample Local Rules Finding, Using and Citing Local Rules Transcript Hi. I\’m Matt, and this is lesson five, the final lesson in our course, legal resources and authorities. This lesson is about local rules. Lesson five will cover three areas. One, what are local rules? Two, sample local rules. And three,
Not Judge Judy’s Court wakes you up to the realities of litigation. Get tips for representing yourself effectively in real court — from properly analyzing your case to getting the judge’s attention at oral argument.
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