ADR/Settlement/Misc Flashcards
If a judge orders ADR, when must the first conference be held?
60 days from ct order
If judge orders mediation, when must it be done?
45 days after 1st mediation
If Judge orders arbitration, when must be it be done?
30 days from the first hearing
When does non binding arbitration become binding
No trial de novo requested in 20 days of decision
Deadline for appeal of binding arbitration?
30 days from decision
What is the date by which the party must accept the other’s settlement offer?
30 days
When is D liable for cost if it turns down settlement?
When the judgment is 25% greater than P’s offer
When is P liable for cost if it turns down settlement?
When judgment is 25% less than D’s offer
When is there no cap on punitive damages?
When D intended to hurt P/ D was under influence of drug or alcohol
What is the limit on punitive damages?
Greater of 3x compensatory or $500k
How many circuit courts are there?
20
What is the circuit courts jurisdiction?
1) Probate
2) Juvenile not traffic
3) Title/Boundaries RE
4) Ejectment Cases
5) Equity suit over 30k
6) Actions over 30k
* Can get LL evict over 30k
* Can get equity under 30k
How many county courts are there?
67
What is the county courts jurisdiction?
1) HOA Disputes
2) LL evictions under 30k
3) Actions at law under 30k
4) Equity under 30k
What is required to aggregate claims?
All must be from t/o
