Pleadings Flashcards

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1
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All pleadings must state

A

the facts on which the party relies in numbered paragraphs

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2
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What is a motion craving oyer?

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Requires a party to produce a document that should have been attached to the pleading

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3
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What is the outcome of a successful motion craving oyer?

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Document is treated as though it was annexed to the pleading

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4
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What is the attorney certificate? (FRCP 11)

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Signed by attorney, it certifies atty has read document - to the best of her knowledge it is ground in fact or law - it is not for harassment or delay

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5
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What if attorney refuses to sign certificate?

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Document may be stricken

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6
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What is one motion that cannot be extended?

A

Motion challenging venue

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7
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When can a motion challenging venue technically be extended?

A

If court extends the time to file a responsive pleading

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8
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What is the time limit for most VA pleadings?

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21 days

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9
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What are all civil cases called in VA?

A

Civil actions

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10
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If a plaintiff is suing for mandamus, prohibition, or certiorari what is the pleading called?

A

A petition

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Contents of pleading in circuit court

A

name of court
names and addresses of parties
signature of lawyer
statement of facts in numbered paragraphs
clearly informs defendant of the true nature of the claim

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12
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Does the plaintiff have to allege jurisdiction and venue in the pleadings?

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No

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13
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When P makes a statement of relief for damages, what is it called?

A

Prayer

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14
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Can you list all damages in a prayer together?

A

No. Punitive damages are separate

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15
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Can P join claims?

A

Yes if from same transaction or occurrence

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16
Q

What happens if P joins unrelated claims?

A

Misjoinder of claims

17
Q

How long does D have to respond after service of process?

A

21 days

18
Q

What does a Motion for a Bill of particulars request?

A

That P amplify her pleading promptly

19
Q

Can D make a motion objecting to venue?

A

Yes and must state why venue is improper and what places wouyld be proper

20
Q

When does D have to make motion challenging venue?

A

within 21 days

21
Q

What if D files defective motion to transfer venue?

A

Court can still transfer

22
Q

What happens if P does not serve process within 1 year of commencement?

A

D can file motion to dismiss

23
Q

If P did not use due diligence in serving after a motion to dismiss…

A

Dismissed with prejudice

24
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If P did use due diligence to serve process and D makes motion to dismiss…

A

motion is denied and D must respond within 21 days

25
Q

D can challenge PJ if they make

A

a special appearance

26
Q

If D wants to challenge PJ but engages on the merits in any way…

A

Defense is waived.

27
Q

What is a motion to quash process?

A

Motion alleging faults in the service of process (can be filed with the merits)

28
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What is a demurrer?

A

Tests sufficiency of a pleading that seeks affirmative relief

29
Q

Can demurrer be raised to challenge PJ?

A

No this is a general appearance and waives PJ

30
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What is the main use of a demurrer?

A

Failure to state a cause of action

31
Q

Can a demurrer allege new facts?

A

NO!

32
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What is the terminology if a demurrer is granted or denied?

A

It is sustained or overruled

33
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What happens if demurrer is sustained?

A

Without prejudice and P is given time for amendment

34
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When can D file a demurrer?

A

Before answer or at the same time