Pre-trial

Question 1

Rule 7(a)

Answer 1

Pleadings allowed

Question 2

Rule 7(b)

Answer 2

motions and other papers: be in writing, state grounds seeking that order, state relief sought. same rules as pleadings apply to motions and other papers

Question 3

Rule 8(a)

Answer 3

Claim for relief (complaints) must contain: jurisdiction, short & plain statement of claim showing that pleader is entitled to relief, a demand for relief sought. Iqbol & Twombly.

Question 4

Rule 8(b)

Answer 4

Defenses; admissions and denials.

Question 5

Rule 8(c)

Answer 5

Affirmative defenses that defendant needs to raise in answer

Question 6

Rule 9

Answer 6

Pleading special matters

Question 7

Rule 10

Answer 7

form of pleadings

Question 8

Rule 12

Answer 8

Defenses and objections: when and how presented; motion for judgment on the pleadings; consolidating motions; waiving defenses; pretrial hearing

Question 9

Rule 12(a)

Answer 9

time to serve a responsive pleading: defendant must serve an answer within 21 days after being served. if waived service under rule 4(d) - 60 days after request for waiver sent

Question 10

Rule 12(b)

Answer 10

defenses - only get one before you answer.

Question 11

Rule 13

Answer 11

counterclaim and crossclaim

Question 12

Rule 14

Answer 12

Third party practice - when a defending party may bring in a third party, when a plaintiff may; claims and defenses

Question 13

Rule 15

Answer 13

Amended and supplemental pleadings

Question 14

Rule 15(a)

Answer 14

Amendments before trial; freely allowed: 21 days after serving it or if the pleading is one to which a responsive pleading is required, 21 days after service of a responsive pleading/service of a motion under rule 12

Question 15

Rule 15(b)

Answer 15

Amendments during and after trial: court should freely permit an amendment when doing so will aid in presenting the merits

Question 16

Rule 16

Answer 16

pretrial conferences

Question 17

Rule 17

Answer 17

plaintiff and defendant; capacity; public officers

Question 18

Rule 18

Answer 18

joinder of claims

Question 19

Rule 19

Answer 19

required joinder of parties

Question 20

Rule 20

Answer 20

permissive joinder of parties

Question 21

Rule 21

Answer 21

misjoinder and nonjoinder of parties

Question 22

Rule 22

Answer 22

interpleader

Question 23

Rule 23

Answer 23

class action

Question 24

Rule 24

Answer 24

Intervention: forcing your way into a lawsuit

Question 25

Rule 25

Answer 25

substitution of parties