pleadings

Question 1

complaint in GDC

Answer 1

informal

warrant in debt

Question 2

circuit court complaint requirements

Answer 2

include facts establishing claim for relief

ad damnum clause

signed by atty

Question 3

ad damnum clause

Answer 3

demand for relief

P cant recover more than stated

Question 4

what motion can i use to ask for an essential doc that is mentioned in the complaint but not attached

Answer 4

motion craving oyer

Question 5

what does the atty signature signify

Answer 5

i read it

its supported by good facts and law

no improper purpose

Question 6

what motion if my complaint’s info is sufficient?

Answer 6

bill of particulars

Question 7

how long does a defendant have to file an answer?

Answer 7

21 days from service

Question 8

may a judge grant a defendant additional time beyond 21 days to file

Answer 8

yes

Question 9

factors to consider if the judge wants to grant additional time

Answer 9

length and reason for delay

D good faith

prejudice to P

Question 10

aggressive pleadings

Answer 10

asserting claim for relief

complaint or counterclaim

Question 11

responsive pleadings

Answer 11

responding to an aggressive complaint

Question 12

demurrer definition

Answer 12

responsive pleading

states OG pleading does not state claim for which relief can be granted or state c/a

Question 13

when must a demurrer be filed?

Answer 13

before or at same time as other responsive pleadings

Question 14

motion to strike pleading

Answer 14

challenge sufficiency of responsive pleading

Question 15

when must you file motion to object to venue in CC?

Answer 15

within 21 days of service of process

Question 16

when must you file motion to object to venue in GDC?

Answer 16

on or before day of trial

Question 17

what do you need to file an amended pleading?

Answer 17

leave of court

Question 18

Plea in bar

Answer 18

Used when D has complete defense to P claim

Question 19

How does the court handle untimely filed pleadings

Answer 19

Court discretion

good cause

can get relief from default

Question 20

Lis pendens

Answer 20

General notice a suit affecting title to land is presently pending

Question 21

grounds for sanctions

Answer 21

failure to comply with discovery request

frivolous motions

failure to attend own depo

improper purpose

not warranted in good law

Question 22

what can the court do to sanction

Answer 22

contempt

revoke license

report you to bar

Question 23

what does the court have with regard to sanctions

Answer 23

inherent authority to issue sanctions

Question 24

amending pleading within 21 days

Answer 24

liberally granted

can be oral for divorce

Question 25

demurrer requirements

Answer 25

must state specific grounds

court can only look to face of P complaint