Inner Checklists

Question 1

Subject Matter Jurisdiction

Answer 1

1. Exclusive
2. Concurrent
   
   • Federal Question
   • Diversity (Amount in controversy/domicile)
3. Supplemental Jurisdiction
4. Removal Jurisdiction

Question 2

Personal Jurisdiction

Answer 2

1. Person
   
   • Due Process
     
     • Physical presence theory
     • Domicile
     • Consent
     • Minimum contacts (International Shoe)
   • Long Arm Statue
2. Property
   
   • In Rem
   • Quasi in Rem
3. Service of Process
4. Challenging Personal Jurisdiction

Question 3

Pleadings

Answer 3

1. Challenges to complaint

2. Amendment

Question 4

Joinder of Claims/Parties

Answer 4

1. Special Joinder Rules

2. Class Actions

Question 5

Disclosure/Discovery

Answer 5

1. Purpose/Effect
2. Automatic Disclosure
3. Scope
4. Discovery Devices
5. Protective Orders
6. Sanctions
7. Pretrial Conference

Question 6

Pre-Trial Disposition

Answer 6

1. Default Judgment
2. Voluntary/Involuntary Dismissal
3. Summary Judgment

Question 7

Attacks on Verdict

Answer 7

1. Motion for Judgment as Matter of Law (Directed Verdict)
2. Renewed Motion for Judgment as Matter of Law (Judgment Not Withstanding the Verdict)
3. New Trial
   
   • Additur/Remittitur