Category: Civil Procedure

  • Briefs

    Briefs in the United States Introduction to Briefs Briefs (Appeals) This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of briefs. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Appeals is provided. Finally, the subject of Civil Procedure in relation with briefs is examined. Note […]

  • Counterclaims

    Counterclaims in the United States Introduction to Counterclaims (State statute topic) The purpose of Counterclaims is to provide a broad appreciation of the Counterclaims legal topic. Select from the list of U.S. legal topics for information (other than Counterclaims). Counterclaims […]

  • Counterclaims

    Counterclaims in the United States Introduction to Counterclaims (State statute topic) The purpose of Counterclaims is to provide a broad appreciation of the Counterclaims legal topic. Select from the list of U.S. legal topics for information (other than Counterclaims). Counterclaims […]

  • Court Reporters

    Court Reporters in the United States Official Court Reporters Here are the official reporters for the most commonly cited Federal Courts. If you need to know the official reporter for another state or federal court, see in this Encyclopedia. The Court and Reporter are: United States […]

  • Access To Courts

    Access to Courts in the United States The availability of the judicial process to respond to cases. A person's access to court is governed by several factors. The first, of course, is jurisdiction. Jurisdiction defines a court's power to act. Access can only occur where a court possesses […]

  • Access To Courts

    Access to Courts in the United States The availability of the judicial process to respond to cases. A person's access to court is governed by several factors. The first, of course, is jurisdiction. Jurisdiction defines a court's power to act. Access can only occur where a court possesses […]

  • Rehearings

    Rehearings (Appeals) This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of rehearings. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Appeals is provided. Finally, the subject of Civil Procedure in relation with rehearings is examined. Note that a list of cross references, […]

  • Rehearings

    Rehearings (Appeals) This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of rehearings. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Appeals is provided. Finally, the subject of Civil Procedure in relation with rehearings is examined. Note that a list of cross references, […]

  • Direct Appeals

    Direct Appeals (U.S. Supreme Court Review) This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of direct appeals. Then, cross references and a brief overview about U.S. Supreme Court Review is provided. Finally, the subject of Civil Procedure in relation with direct appeals is […]

  • Direct Appeals

    Direct Appeals (U.S. Supreme Court Review) This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of direct appeals. Then, cross references and a brief overview about U.S. Supreme Court Review is provided. Finally, the subject of Civil Procedure in relation with direct appeals is […]

  • Settlement Agreements

    Settlement Agreements (Settlements) This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of settlement agreements. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Settlements is provided. Finally, the subject of Civil Procedure in relation with settlement agreements is examined. Note […]

  • Parties

    Parties in United States Parties Definition (Lat. pars, a part. Those who take part in the performance of an act, as, making a contract, carrying on an action. A party in law may be said to be those united in interest in the performance of an act. It may then be composed of one or…

  • Parties

    Parties in United States Parties Definition (Lat. pars, a part. Those who take part in the performance of an act, as, making a contract, carrying on an action. A party in law may be said to be those united in interest in the performance of an act. It may then be composed of one or…

  • Motions for Mistrial

    Motions for Mistrial (Trials) This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of motions for mistrial. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Trials is provided. Finally, the subject of Civil Procedure in relation with motions for mistrial is examined. Note that a list […]

  • Motions for Mistrial

    Motions for Mistrial (Trials) This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of motions for mistrial. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Trials is provided. Finally, the subject of Civil Procedure in relation with motions for mistrial is examined. Note that a list […]