Proper commencement of the action

Question 1

How is an action commenced?

Answer 1

By filing process with County Clerk and serving process wi/in 120 days of filing.
This period can be extended for good cause in interests of justice.

Question 2

What is process?

Answer 2

Summons and complaint or summons and notice.

Question 3

What is needed in your complaint?

Answer 3

Pleading transaction or occurrence and essential elements of the cause of action.

Question 4

What is needed for notice?

Answer 4

This is where there is not yet a complaint, need nature of action, type/relief sought and that plaintiff is seeking damages. (dont specify value in MEDMAL)

Question 5

In addition to SMJ, 3 additional jurisdictional elements for court to render valid judgment

Answer 5

1. Proper commencement of action
2. Proper service of process on D
3. Proper basis of jurisdiction over person/property involved in action