3 - Civil and Criminal Procedure Flashcards
1
Q
What are the types of litigation?
A
Criminal litigation
Civil litigation
2
Q
Criminal litigation
A
Liability
Penalty
3
Q
Civil litigation
A
Liability
Causation
Damages
4
Q
What are the potential roles of experts?
A
Liability Causation Damages/remedies Settlement negotiations/ ADR business and management consulting
5
Q
What judicial circuit is CO in?
A
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6
Q
What is the criteria for filing a lawsuit in federal or state court?
A
- Jurisdiction
- Standing to Sue
- Venue
7
Q
What are the types of jurisdiction?
A
In personam
In rem
Subject matter jurisdiction
8
Q
In personam jurisdiction
A
Court has power over the individual
Based on the geographical location of the parties involved
Acquired when a lawsuit is filed (plaintiff) and when
