Subpoena
A court command requiring a person — often a nonparty — to testify or produce documents.
-
-
Voluntary Dismissal
The ways a plaintiff can end its own case.
-
Jury Demand
A written demand for a jury trial on issues triable by a jury.
-
Interrogatories
Written questions one party serves on another party, answered in writing under oath.
-
Motion in Limine
A pretrial motion asking the court to rule in advance on whether particular evidence may be used at trial.
-
Involuntary Dismissal (Failure to Prosecute)
A motion to dismiss because the plaintiff failed to prosecute or to comply with the rules or a court order.
-
Motions: Form and Requirements
The general rules every written motion must follow.
-
Motion to Withdraw or Amend Admissions
A request to withdraw or change an admission — including one deemed admitted because no response was served in time.
-
Depositions
Questioning of a witness under oath, outside court, with a record made of the testimony.
-
Motion for a Protective Order
A request that the court, for good cause, protect a party or person from annoyance, embarrassment, oppression, or undue burden or expense in discovery.