What is the 30-day limit for motions to remand in 28 USC 1447?
28 U.S.C. ยง 1447(c) provides that, “A motion to remand the case on the basis of any defect other than lack…
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What is the difference between long arm jurisdiction and specific jurisdiction?
Q: What’s the difference between Specific Jurisdiction and Long Arm jurisdiction? A: Specific Jurisdiction is a basis for Asserting Long Arm Jurisdiction…
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What is a deposition?
A deposition is where a witness or a party must answer questions under oath before trial. The deponent’s answers are transcribed. …
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What is the relationship between discovery and pleading requirements in the United States?
One reason why the United States allows very broad discovery is because courts impose generally lax pleading requirements. A case typically starts…
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What is an Answer to a Complaint?
After receiving the plaintiff’s Complaint a defendant in the United States will usually either (i) move to dismiss the complaint (or a…