Time Periods Flashcards
Expiration of a TRO
14 days
Time to file jury demand after last pleading directed to the jury triable issue is served
14 days
Time to appeal a class action certification or denial
14 days
Time after service of complaint to answer the complaint or file a Rule 12 motion
21 Days
The D has a right to amend his answer once as of course no later than ____ days of serving it.
21 days
Time to withdraw pleading after a Rule 11 motion is served
21 days
Time after judgment to file a renewed motion for judgment as a matter of law
28 days
Time after judgment to file a renewed motion for judgment as a matter of law
28 days
Time for initial removal
30 days
Time for remand
30 days
Time to return request to waive service of process
30 days
Time for appeals
30 days
Time to answer the complaint or file a 12(b) motion if D waived service of process.
60 days
General Time limit for service of process
90 days
Outer time limit for removal based on diversity
1 year
(a case may become removable later…ex: in state D gets dismissed)
