Superior Courts Introduction Flashcards
What does CC stand for in a cause number and what does that mean?
CC is a cause type and it stands for Civil Collection. A civil collection is where one party (the plaintiff) claims another party (the defendant) owes them money. This type of cause is based on common law. If the cause is found to be true, the plaintiff’s award can only be for the amount of the debt, interest on the debt, cost of action and fees for recovery. There are no damages awarded in a CC matter.
If an agreement comes in with a signature line for the judge, do you file stamp it?
No, it is entered using the ADMPROP Proposed Order code. After the judge signs it, the court staff will file stamp it and pass it back to you in your Return to Clerk queue to enter on the CCS.
What does CCS stand for and what is it.
Chronological Case Summary. It is a record of a single matter. It tells who the parties are, what attorney(s) represents them, what court and judge it is assigned to and lists all events that have taken place in the matter.
Explain the cause number 49D331512MF012345.
49 means the cause was filed in Marion County, D33 means it was assigned to Superior Court 33, 15 means it was filed in 2015, 12 means it was filed in December, MF means it is a mortgage foreclosure, 012345 means that it was the 12,345th cause opened for the year.
What does PL in a cause number stand for?
Civil Plenary. This case type is used when a party sees the matter as unique and is asking the court to look at all the facts of the matter.
What does CT in a cause number stand for?
Civil Tort. A civil tort is based on common law. It is used when there is a claim of monetary loss such as in an accident. The party can also seek a damages award.
What does MF stand for in a cause number and what does it mean?
Mortgage Foreclosure. This is when someone has a mortgage on property that is in default.
How many days does a defendant or respondent have to file an answer to a complaint?
20 days with an extra 3 days for the complaint to get to them if mailed.
How many days does a judge have to take action on a motion?
30 days
What are the actions a judge can take on a motion?
Grant (Approve) it, Deny it, Set it for hearing, or Take it under advisement.
What does MI in a cause number stand for?
Miscellaneous
What is a caption?
A legal description listing the names of the parties on the case.
What is it called when a party submits pleadings to the court but does not give copies to the other parties?
Ex Parte Communications
Do Participants receive automatic notices?
No, only Parties
What pleading must an attorney file first?
An appearance
