WHAT ARE PLEADINGS?
WHAT are the 4 parts of a civil complaint?
WHERE ARE ALL CIVIL PLEADINGS FILED IN PENNSYLVANIA?
DEFINE FACT PLEADING
DEFINE NOTICE PLEADING
WHAT KIND OF PLEADING IS USED IN PENNSYLVANIA COURTS?
WHAT KIND OF PLEADING IS USED IN FEDERAL COURTS?
What does PLEADING IN THE ALTERNATIVE do?
Who signs the COMPLAINT
What is a verification page and who signs it?
What does a complaint include?
What is included in a caption?
define a DOCKET NUMBER
what is a SUMMONS?
Define Service of Process
Define Personal Service
define Substituted Service
define Return of Service
what is a Motion to Dismiss?
When can a motion to dismiss be filed?
What happens if a motion to dismiss is granted?
what happens if a motion to dismiss is denied?
define an ANSWER
what is included in an answer?
define a Counterclaim
define a Reply
Define a CROSS-CLAIM
Define a 3rd party complaint
what are pre-trial motions?
Motion for judgement on the pleadings
Motion for summary judgement
What is the prupose and scope of DIscovery
What are Depositions?
what are depositions used for ?
define deponent
can the deponent be represented by legal counsel during deposition?
what do Paralegals do after the deposition?
what are Interrogatories?
what is a REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS used for?
What is a DUCES TECUM used for?
What are Request for Admissions?
What is a request for independent medical exams
what is a Lay Witness?
what is an Expert Witness?
What is a request for expert witness list?
What is a Trial Notebook?
what is Preparation of Witness?
when is Voir Dire used and what is it?
during jury selection what is For Cause?
what are Peremptory challenges
what is an Opening Statement
What is Direct examination of witnesses
what is a leading question?
what is cross examination of witnesses?
what is a Closing Argument?
what are 2 important things to know about closing arguments
what is a Charge to the jury?
what happens after both sides put on their arguments
what are the 2 post trial motions called?
what is a motion for non suit?
what is a motion for judgement n.o.v?
what re the 4 types of motions?