Rule 11

Question 1

3 things attorney must certify

Answer 1

1. Purpose
2. Law
3. Evidence
   (a)Either prefiling or reasonably through discovery

Question 2

Valid Purposes

Answer 2

Compensate, Punishment, Deterrence

Question 3

Improper Purposes

Answer 3

(Not limited to)
HARASSMENT
DELAY
INCREASING COST

Question 4

Will Mixed Purpose be sanctioned?

Answer 4

Only if PLNTF can’t prove they would have filed without the presence of improper purpose

Question 5

An innovative argument is non-frivolous if:

Answer 5

Reasonably Requesting:
EXTENSION,
MODIFICATION,
REVERSAL of EXISTING LAW;
or
ESTABLISHING NEW LAW
(Standard of Reasonable Attorney)

Question 6

When should Federal Courts raise SMJ questions?

Answer 6

At any point in the case. Federal courts have duty to address any SMJ question, as a judgment without jurisdiction is void.