What is the purpose of filing a motion for summary judgment?
What will be an ideal response?
During the discovery process a party may evaluate the dispute and determine that there is no material fact at issue for the jury to decide and that the court should render a decision as a matter of law without having to go to trial. In this event the party will file a motion for summary judgment, requesting that the court enter a judgment on its behalf, thus dispensing with the need for a trial (FRCP 56). A party can also request a partial summary judgment, which, in effect, eliminates particular issues.
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Which organization voted to establish the Paralegal Advanced Competency Exam (PACE)??
A. ?NALA B. AAfPE? C. ?NFPA D. ?ABA
Jack is known for being a bully and hurting people. Chet is seated in a bar when Jack walks in and demands that Chet “step outside with him.” Once they are outside, Chet pulls a gun and shoots Jack before Jack punches him. Jack dies and Chet is charged with second-degree murder. Chet claims self-defense at his trial. What is the likely result?
a. Since Chet was protecting himself, he should win. b. Since Jack had a violent history, Chet was justified in his actions and should win. c. Chet should lose because he responded with excessive force. d. a and b, but not c.
Rule 45 governs the use of?
A. ?depositions. B. ?interrogatories. C. ?requests for admission. D. ?subpoenas.
While alive, each joint tenant has the right of severance.?
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)