Terminating the Case w/o Trial Flashcards

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Voluntary Dismissal

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(1) Plaintiff can voluntary dismiss without prejudice 1x before the first witness is sworn in at trial; or (2) by stipulation of both parties.

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VD - SOL

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Plaintiff can refile an action within the SOL period, or even if the SOL period has expired P can refile within 6 months of the dismissal.

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VD - what if a counterclaim is pending?

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P cannot voluntary dismiss if there is counterclaim pending that is capable for remaining for independent adjudication (usually counterclaims for indemnity or contribution cannot remain independent)

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Involuntary Dismissal

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Court can dismiss case for failure to prosecute or failure to comply with CPA or court orders. Failure to prosecute is not an adjudication on the merits (without prejudice).

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Automatic Dismissal

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5 years with no written order filed. P can refile within 6 months and case is ok for SOL purposes

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Default and DJ

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1) No answer then D is in default;
2) 15 day grace period to reopen and pays costs as a matter of right;
3) After 15 day grace period, P can move to set aside default anytime before entry of judgment. Court has discretion upon these grounds: (1) providential cause prevented filing (illness); (2) excusable neglect (someone else’s fault); (3) convinced from facts it would be proper to set aside (D has adequate defense (not just any defense).

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Default Judgment

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Establishes liability and liquidated damages. Any damages that can be disputed must still be determined by the court. Either side may demand a jury to determine damages following a hearing.

Plaintiff is limited to recovering whatever they demanded in the complaint.

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Motion to set aside judgment

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After final judgment is entered, the bases are:

1) lack of smj;
2) fraud, accident, or mistake; or
3) a nonamenable defect on the face of the pleadings.

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