Subject Matter jdx Flashcards
GDC EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION
cases 0-4.500 dollars
Can GDC conduct jury trial?
no
In GDC, a defendant can make a motion for new trial within..
30 Days after entry of final judgment. Court must rule and hear within 45 days of entry of judgment
Grounds for new trial in GDC
Fraud, new evidence that could not have been discovered with due diligence, and a verdict that shocks the conscience
Appeals from GDC To circuit court
AIC over 20 dollars can be appealed as of right
How to appeal from GDC?
file a notice of appeal within 10 days of judgment and pay appeal bond within 30 days.
Appeals from GDC are..
de novo. GDC is not a court of record; new evidence may be brought in
CC Concurrent jdx with GDC
Claims between 4500-25k and 50k for PI
CC has exclusive smj in claims
over 25k
JDR and CC have concurrent jdx over…
custody and child support orders
Circuit courts are courts of…
record/have jury trials
if D appeals GDC decision
plaintiff can amend amount above cap
if P appeals
cannot seek more
Circuit courts have both
legal and equity power