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13 Cards in this Set
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Interpleader |
Procedure under which a party subjected to double liability may deposit into court a fund or property. Ccp 386. |
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Intervention |
Ccp 387. Procedure by which a non-party having an interest in a pending action can protect its rights by becoming an additional party and presenting a claim or defense |
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Res judicata |
the principle that a matter may not, generally, be relitigated once it has been judged on the merits |
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Class action |
A lawsuit brought by individuals representing a large group of identifiable members |
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Relation back |
A doctrine that permits an amended pleading to be deemed filed at the time of the original pleading |
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Motion in limine |
A pretrial motion asking that certain evidence be found inadmissible, and that it not be referred to or offered at trial. |
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Demurer |
A motion challenging the legal sufficiency of the complaint. |
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Verbal acts |
Words that create a legal relationship or give legal context to an accompanying physical act |
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Operative legal fact |
Words used in the legal acts context |
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Enjoin |
To cause an action to stop through a court ordered injunction |
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Motion |
An application to a court for an order. Generally must be filled at least 21 days prior to the hearing. |
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Motion requirements |
1. Motion itself 2. Notice of a hearing 3. Memorandum of points and authorities |
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Memorandum of points and authorities |
Document setting forth facts and legal authorities to support a motion |
