Rule 11 Flashcards

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Rule 11 representations to the court

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all papers served in litigation MUST be signed by an attorney of record (or by the party if unrepresented)

NOTE: Rule 11 does NOT apply to discovery or discovery motions

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certification of papers

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when presenting the papers to the court, the party certifies the following:
1. it is not being presented for any improper purpose,
2. the legal contentions are warranted and non-frivolous,
3. the factual contentions have evidentiary support or likely will after discovery, AND
4. denials of factual contentions are warranted OR reasonably based on lack of information

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Rule 11 sanctions imposed

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the court may issue sanctions (by motions or on its own) for failure to comply with Rule 11

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nature of sanctions imposed

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are w/in the discretion of the court, and can be:
1. non-monetary directives,
2. pay a penalty, or
3. pay reasonable attorney’s fees/expenses resulting from the violation

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liability for sanctions

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  • generally, a lawfirm is jointly responsible for a violation by its partner, associate, or employee
  • monetary sanctions CANNOT be issued against a client for an unwarranted claim/defense/legal contention made by their attorney
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procedure for filing a Rule 11 sanctions motion

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a party CANNOT file a rule 11 motion w/ the court WITHOUT first:
1. serving the motion on the offending party, AND
2. giving the opponent 21 days to withdraw or correct the paper/pleading

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