Basic Terms 6 Flashcards
1
Q
Action
A
Use of the court system to enforce or protect laws or legal rights
2
Q
FRCP
A
Federal rules of civil procedure
3
Q
In rem action
A
a lawsuit against another person
4
Q
Long-arm statutes
A
allowance state court to obtain in personam jurisdiction over a person in another state
5
Q
Complaint
A
Names defendant and states allegations against the defendant
6
Q
Verified complaint
A
a complaint that includes specific facts, together with a sworn statement affirming under oath the truth of the facts
7
Q
Affidavit
A
sworn statement
8
Q
affiant
A
person making the statement
9
Q
brining suit
A
initiating a law suit by filing appropriate pleadings
10
Q
clerk of court
A
administrative official who keeps records and accepts the fees associated with various court procedures
