In this lesson, you will learn to appear fearless while in court, and important tips to remain confident when going to trial. What\’s fearlessness? Transcript Just the attempt to appear fearless makes it easier for you to express yourself. Speak out. Stay on offense and fight when you need to. Fear is one of the […]
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In this lesson, you will learn about courtroom seating, courtroom procedures, and how to address the judge during the hearing. Courtroom procedures Transcript Typically, the plaintiff is seated to the judge\’s right and defendant to the left, but that might vary. In some courts, the plaintiff may be seated nearest the jury. When in doubt,
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In this lesson, you will learn about local rules, what is included in local rules, relatable examples of real local rules, and when they would apply to the example. Sample Local Rules Transcript Local rules cover many areas of the law. They get down to the minutiae, the nitty gritty, They\’re about court costs, how
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In this lesson, you will learn about Judgment as a Matter of Law, what it means, and how it’s used during litigation. JUDGMENT AS A MATTER OF LAW – Issued at trial when the disputed evidence is insignificant for a jury to weigh. It is a summary judgment standard but is made during or after
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In this lesson, you will learn what a motion to compel is, when to file one, and what you may include in the motion. Note that a motion to compel may require a hearing. Steps when filing a Motion to Compel Transcript What happens when a party objects or does not respond at all to
In this lesson, you will learn what a motion to dismiss is, what a demurrer defense solves, and how to prepare for each. You will also learn the varying options for responses to a complaint filed against you, and reasons to list affirmative defenses in your answer. Responses to the complaint Transcript In law, a
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In this lesson, you will learn what an appeal is, the roles of the parties in the appeal, the assignment of errors, and the standards of review. You will also learn the major processes of an appeal and the documents that must be filed throughout the appeal process. The appellate process Transcript An appeal begins
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In this lesson, you will learn what an appeal is, the roles of the parties in the appeal, the assignment of errors, and the standards of review. You will also learn the major processes of an appeal and the documents that must be filed throughout the appeal process. An Appeal seeks review of a trial
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In this lesson, you will learn the fundamentals for the appeal process, different types of appeals, and what legal basis is needed for an appeal. You will also learn common documents for the appeal stage. Things to know about the Appeal stage Transcript The appellate stage begins when a judgment is rendered and the losing
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In this lesson , you will learn appellant\’s case strategy, appellee\’s case strategy, and evaluate your own case strategy with helpful tips. An Appeal is successful if a trial court decision is reversed. Appellant’s Strategy Appellant’s strategy at the Appeal stage is to ensure: An appellant should successfully ensure all of these factors. Appellee’s Strategy
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