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federal rules of civil procedures FRCP |
govern all civil trials held in federal district courts |
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pleadings |
the "complaint" and "answer" taken together |
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complaint |
contains a statement alleging the facts showing that the court has subject matter and personal jurisdiction, the facts establishing the plaintiff's basis for relief, and the remedy the plaintiff is seeking |
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answer |
the defendant either admits or denies each of the allegations in the plaintiff's complaint and may also set forth defenses to those allegations |
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discovery |
the process of obtaining information from the opposing party or from the witnesses prior to trial |
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deposition |
sworn testimony by a party to the lawsuit or by any witness, recorded by an authorized court official |
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voir dire |
jury selection process |
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opening statement |
allowed to be made by both attorneys, setting forth the facts that they expect to prove during the trial |
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closing argument |
each attorney summarizes the facts and evidence presented during the trial and indicates why the facts and evidence support his or her client's claim |
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verdict |
jury's decision |
