Summary: Common Deadlines Flashcards
(24 cards)
What is the deadline to file an answer after a pre-answer motion is denied?
14 days
This is a common deadline under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
How many days do you have to file a third-party complaint without leave of court after the original answer is served?
14 days
This applies after the original answer is served.
What is the deadline to respond to an amended pleading?
14 days
This is specified under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
When must a proposed discovery plan and initial disclosures be submitted after the initial planning conference?
14 days
This is part of the procedural requirements.
What is the deadline to demand a jury trial after the last pleading is served?
14 days
This is a common rule in civil procedure.
What is the deadline to serve a pre-answer motion or answer after service of the complaint?
21 days
This includes counterclaims or crossclaims.
How many days do you have to amend a pleading as a matter of right after it was served?
21 days
This is allowed under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
What is the deadline to hold the initial planning conference before the scheduling order is due?
21 days
This is part of the initial procedural steps.
What is the deadline to serve a reply to an answer?
21 days
This is a standard timeframe in civil litigation.
What is the most common deadline for post-trial filings?
28 days
This includes motions for judgment as a matter of law.
What must be done within 28 days regarding a motion for a new trial?
File a motion for a new trial
This is a common post-trial action.
How many days do you have to move to alter or amend a judgment?
28 days
This is a standard timeframe for post-trial motions.
What is the deadline to move for amended findings after a final judgment?
28 days
This is included in post-trial procedures.
What is the deadline to file a notice of removal after receipt of the initial pleading?
30 days
This is a key deadline in removal proceedings.
How many days do you have to move to remand after the notice of removal is filed?
30 days
This is essential in the context of removal to state court.
What is the deadline to submit pretrial disclosures before trial?
30 days
This is part of the pretrial process.
How many days do you have to respond to interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission?
30 days
This is a standard response period in discovery.
What is the deadline to move for summary judgment after the close of discovery?
30 days
This is a critical deadline in civil litigation.
What is the deadline to file a notice of appeal after entry of judgment?
30 days
This is a standard timeframe for filing appeals.
What is the deadline to file an answer or pre-answer motion after service of process in the U.S. is waived?
60 days
This extends the timeframe for responses.
How many days do you have to serve an answer after service of process on a U.S. agency or employee?
60 days
This applies to federal procedures.
What is the deadline to serve process after the complaint is filed?
90 days
This is a critical timeline in initiating lawsuits.
What is the deadline to file an answer or pre-answer motion after service of process in a foreign country is waived?
90 days
This applies to international service of process.
How many days before trial must expert witness materials be disclosed?
90 days
This is a requirement for expert testimony.
