Tag: Civil Judicial Process
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Summons
Summons in the United States An instrument used to notify people of a legal cause against them and direct their appearance at a court. A summons is used to notify a person that a criminal complaint has been filed. Summons notification in criminal cases is usually reserved for nonserious […]
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Summons
Summons in the United States An instrument used to notify people of a legal cause against them and direct their appearance at a court. A summons is used to notify a person that a criminal complaint has been filed. Summons notification in criminal cases is usually reserved for nonserious […]
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Preponderance of Evidence
Preponderance of Evidence in the United States Standard of proof used in civil cases. The preponderance of evidence standard requires that one party to the legal action offer proof that is more persuasive or convincing than the other. The standard demands evidence that convinces the […]
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Preponderance of Evidence
Preponderance of Evidence in the United States Standard of proof used in civil cases. The preponderance of evidence standard requires that one party to the legal action offer proof that is more persuasive or convincing than the other. The standard demands evidence that convinces the […]
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Settlement
Settlement in the United States Resolution of a dispute by mutual agreement. A settlement is reached after negotiation on the merits and brings about a final disposition of the controversy. A settlement is achieved by the parties before a court actually adjudicates the facts in a case. […]
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Settlement
Settlement in the United States Resolution of a dispute by mutual agreement. A settlement is reached after negotiation on the merits and brings about a final disposition of the controversy. A settlement is achieved by the parties before a court actually adjudicates the facts in a case. […]
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Default Judgment
Default Judgment in the United States Court decision rendered in a civil proceeding where the defendant fails to respond. A default judgment comes after a proceeding for which the defendant has been notified, but chooses not to appear. See Also Ex Parte (Civil Process) Judgment (Civil […]
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Default Judgment
Default Judgment in the United States Court decision rendered in a civil proceeding where the defendant fails to respond. A default judgment comes after a proceeding for which the defendant has been notified, but chooses not to appear. See Also Ex Parte (Civil Process) Judgment (Civil […]
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Mootness
Mootness in the United States A case in which the courts can no longer provide a party any relief because the dispute has been resolved or has ceased to exist. A moot case is no longer a real controversy, and Article III of the U.S. Constitution requires that cases that come before courts be […]
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Summary Judgment
Summary Judgment in the United States Decision rendered by a court on a matter before it goes to a jury. A summary judgment is a decision on the merits of a case. A summary judgment is requested on motion by either party to a suit. The motion asserts that there is no substantial fact dispute,…
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Plaintiff
Plaintiff in the United States The person who commences or initiates a civil legal action. A plaintiff is also called a complainant because it is the plaintiff who complains about some kind of legal injury and seeks relief through a lawsuit. The counterpart to the plaintiff in a criminal case […]
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Plaintiff
Plaintiff in the United States The person who commences or initiates a civil legal action. A plaintiff is also called a complainant because it is the plaintiff who complains about some kind of legal injury and seeks relief through a lawsuit. The counterpart to the plaintiff in a criminal case […]
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Answer
Answer in the United States A pleading submitted by a civil defendant as a formal written response to a plaintiffs complaint. The answer may simply admit or deny the assertions of the plaintiff. An admission eliminates the need to engage in fact-finding. A denial, on the other hand, focuses […]
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Answer
Answer in the United States A pleading submitted by a civil defendant as a formal written response to a plaintiffs complaint. The answer may simply admit or deny the assertions of the plaintiff. An admission eliminates the need to engage in fact-finding. A denial, on the other hand, focuses […]