Describe the procedure for a civil law trial. What are the possibilities for the outcome of a case?
A civil trial starts with the pleadings, where the plaintiff files their complaint with the court. The defendant can then answer the claim. This brings the trial to discovery, where each side gathers evidence for their argument before the judge. Once discovery is over, the sides will meet with the judge for the pre-trial conference, where the matter to be decided is discussed. The trial itself will follow, and then the judge will decide on the outcome. At any time, the judge may offer a summary judgment, which resolves the case by proclaiming no conflict of facts and deciding on the merits of the law, a default judgment if the defendant fails to respond to the summons, or a civil settlement, if both litigants decide to agree on a fair resolution.
In a case where a man sues a corporation for unsafe business practices, he will have to meet what burden of proof?
Why would a good lawyer not tell a client how their case will come out at the initial consultation?
A good lawyer knows that every case is different and without doing research. A good lawyer will not guarantee the outcome of any case. Someone who guarantees the outcome of a case at the outset is either mistaken or a liar.
The period of a civil trial where the two litigants attempt to gather information to bolster their cases is called the _____.
Compare and contrast the penalties in a civil and criminal trial.
In a criminal trial, a defendant can be sentenced to jail time, can be fined, and can be forced to undergo some treatment or remedy. In a civil trial, a defendant can be assessed damages and can be coerced to follow through on an agreement.
When an individual tries to sue in order to receive compensation for some injury, it falls under _____.
Jimmy signs a contract with Clark to mow the lawn twice a week for $50 a week. Clark decides to pay Jimmy $40 a week because the job seems to easy. Jimmy sues Clark for breach of contract. What kind of court will this matter be tried in?
If the defendant fails to answer a complaint, the judge may decide to issue a _____.
Jimmy signs a contract with Clark to mow the lawn twice a week for $50 a week. Clark decides to pay Jimmy $40 a week because the job seems too easy. Jimmy sues Clark for breach of contract. What kind of court will this matter be tried in?
When an individual tries to sue in order to receive compensation for some injury, it falls under _____.
If the plaintiff wins a lawsuit, the judge is likely to award ______.
In a case where a man sues a corporation for unsafe business practices, he will have to meet what burden of proof?
If the defendant fails to answer a complaint, the judge may decide to issue a _____.
If the plaintiff wins a lawsuit, the judge is likely to award ______.
Two litigants in a case can agree to a settlement _____.
The period of a civil trial where the two litigants attempt to gather information to bolster their cases is called the _____.
Two litigants in a case can agree to a settlement _____.
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