Civil process

Question 1

What is civil process?

Answer 1

The proceedings in any action or prosecution. Ex. Writ to appear in court

Question 2

What is a writ?

Answer 2

A courts written order in the name of state or other legal authority

Question 3

What is a summons or complaint

Answer 3

Summons is a process requiring defendant to appear and answer; the complaint is the initial pleading that starts civil action and basis for court jurisdiction

Question 4

What is a subpoena?

Answer 4

Legal document that invokes parties to hear a motion; specifies judge, hearing time, name of courthouse

Question 5

What is claim and delivery?

Answer 5

Claim for recovery of specific personal property wrongfully taken

Question 6

What is magistrate court jurisdiction?

Answer 6

Jurisdiction over civil actions of $7500 or less

Question 7

What is the circuit court of common pleas jurisdiction?

Answer 7

Concurrent jurisdiction with magistrate court; >$7500.

Question 8

Probate court jurisdiction?

Answer 8

Jurisdiction over wills, estates, guardian ad litem, and mental competency

Question 9

Family court jurisdiction?

Answer 9

Divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, and visitation (all family matters)

Question 10

Master in equity court jurisdiction?

Answer 10

Court of “fairness”; jurisdiction over matters referred from circuit court,