Unlock the secrets of winning a lawsuit before it even reaches trial! This episode of Study for the Bar in Your Car, guided by Angela's insightful notes, takes a deep dive into the absolutely crucial world of pre-trial procedures.
You'll learn about initiating actions with Temporary Restraining Orders (TROs) and Preliminary Injunctions, understanding their strict requirements and strategic use to freeze a situation early on. We break down the foundational Pleadings – crafting a winning Complaint, responding with an Answer, and the rules for Amended and Supplemental Pleadings that can save your case. Discover the vital ethical requirements of Rule 11, ensuring your filings have proper basis, and the serious sanctions for violations. Navigate the complex landscape of Joinder, mastering how parties and claims are added, from permissive to compulsory parties, crossclaims, counterclaims, impleader, intervention, and the intricacies of Class Actions.
Delve into the expansive phase of Discovery, exploring the tools like interrogatories, requests for production (including ESI), depositions, and requests for admission, while understanding the protections for Work Product and the consequences of non-compliance under Rule 37 sanctions. Finally, uncover the powerful ways cases can end before trial through Default Judgment, Voluntary Dismissal, Motions to Dismiss, Judgment on the Pleadings, and the pivotal Summary Judgment, where you learn how to win (or defend against) a case when there's no genuine dispute of material fact.
We also cover the essential Pre-trial Conference and the binding Pre-trial Order that sets the stage for trial. Understanding these steps is fundamental for civil litigation and essential for crushing the bar exam. Don't miss this comprehensive guide – listen now and subscribe for more crucial bar prep content!.
