Civ Pro

Question 1

How does P have standing in federal court?

Answer 1

3 elements:

Injury in fact- actual or imminent harm that is concrete and particularized

Causation- injury is fairly traceable to D’s challenged conduct

Redressability- a favorable judicial decision will likely remedy or prevent the injury

Question 2

Class action prerequisites

Answer 2

Numerosity
Commonality
Typicality
Adequacy

Dismissal/settlement needs judicial approval

Named reps need complete diversity

Question 3

Issue preclusion
(Collateral estoppel)

Answer 3

Same issue of fact must arise in 2 suits

Issue must have been actually and necessarily decided in first suit by a valid and binding judgment; and

Party to be precluded must have been a party to the first suit

Question 4

Claim preclusion
(Res judicata)

Answer 4

Final judgment on merits in first suit

Second suit must be b/w same parties or their successors in interest; and

Second suit must involve same claim or cause of action

Question 5

Proper venue in fed court

Answer 5

Question 6

Supplemental jurisdiction

Answer 6