Distinctions Flashcards

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Motion to dismiss for lack of PJ

California

A

Motion to quash service of summons or motion to set aside for default

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Lack of SMJ

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Federal court: motion to dismiss
CA court: general demurrer, motion for judgment on the pleadings, motion for reclassification

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In CA, where is venue proper for contract cases?

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Where contract was entered or performed

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In CA, where is venue proper for personal injury/wrongful death cases?

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Where the injury occurred

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How do you raise the question of insufficient service of process in CA courts?

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Motion to quash service of summons (or set aside default)

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In CA, how do you file a motion for failure to state a claim?

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General demurrer or judgment on the pleadings

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In CA, how do you file a motion for failure to join a required party?

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Special demurrer

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What to do in Fed. and CA courts when opposing party files a vague pleading?

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In CA, must file special demurrer before responding
In Fed. court, must file motion for more definitive statement before responding

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What is an anti-SLAPP motion in CA?

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Motion to strike

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What can CA plaintiff do if she doesn’t know the names of the defendants?

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She can sue fictitious “Doe” defendants and amend complaint to substitute true names later

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Differences between CA and Fed. courts re: initial disclosures

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In CA: initial disclosures are disclosed according to agreement; material must be relevant to subject matter or litigation (broad)
In Fed: initial automatic disclosures; material must be relevant to claim or defense (narrow)

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What is the limit of special interrogatories in CA?

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What is the limit of special interrogatories in CA?

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14
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How many depositions are allowed in Fed court without court order?

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10 depositions

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15
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Is there a duty to supplement discovery in CA?

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No

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Is there a duty to supplement discovert in Fed. court?

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Yes; there is a duty to update prior responses.

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Q

What is summary adjudication in CA court?

A

Partial summary judgment

18
Q

How can summary adjudication be established?

A

Issue or claim preclusion or by submitting a statement of undisputed facts that shows that there is no genuine dispute of material facts

19
Q

In CA, when can P voluntarily dismiss the case?

A

At any time pretrial

20
Q

In Fed court, when can P voluntarily dismiss the case?

A

Leave of court not required if before D files answer
or motion for summary judgment

21
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In CA, may a case be involuntarily dismissed?

A

Yes, court has discretion to dismiss if the case is not brought to trial within 2 years of filing; court MUST dismiss if the case is not brought to trial within 5 years.

22
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What is the standard for involuntary dismissal in Fed. courts?

A

Court has discretion (subject to “abuse of
discretion” standard) to involuntarily dismiss for failure to prosecute

23
Q

What is the timeline for requesting a jury trial in CA?

A

Request for jury trial must be made when case is set for trial or within 5 days of case being set for trial

24
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What is the timeline for requesting jury trial in Fed. court?

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Party must make a jury demand within 14 days of filing a pleading (or an answer to the pleading) giving rise to right to jury

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What is the difference in procedure between CA and Fed. courts in relation to RJMOLs?
In CA, a party can move for RJMOL without having filed JMOL; Federal courts require JMOL to be filed first.
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Process for filing appeal in CA courts
Must be filed within 60 days of service of notice of judgment or 180 days of entry of judgment if no notice is served.
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Process for filing appeal in Fed. courts
Must be filed within 30 days of entry of judgment (extended for certain post-trial motions).
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Is registration of a corporation grounds for exercising PJ over the corp. in CA?
No
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What is a limited civil case in CA?
Plaintiff cannot recover more than $25,000. Also cannot file motions for special demurrer, there is limited discovery, and expedited jury trial.
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