'Answer motions' presentation slideshows

PLEADINGS

PLEADINGS. PLEADINGS. The pleading stage of litigation involves the complaint, the answer and pre-answer motions The pleading stage is governed by FRCP 8 (claims, defenses, affirmative defenses), FRCP 9 (specially pled matters), FRCP 11 (ethical requirements), and FRCP 12 (pre-answer motions).

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WHERE WE ARE

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Pre-Answer Motions

Pre-Answer Motions. 12(b)(1) Subject Matter Jurisdiction Should have been in state rather than federal court. 12(b)(2) Personal Jurisdiction This court does not have power (geographically) to reach this D. 12(b)(3) Venue Case should be in different federal court (District or Division).

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