Exam 6: Defending and Testing the Lawsuit: Motions, Answers, and Other Responsive Pleadings

Increasingly, an independent jurisdictional basis for a permissive counterclaim is not required for federal supplementary jurisdiction.

How can a file pleading log be important?

Give three strategic advantages for removing an action from state to federal court.

What are the components of an answer and define each of them. What is the procedure for locating the possible defenses to a claim?

Compulsory counterclaims may not be the basis for a separate lawsuit.

What are the requirements for a motion under federal and your state rules? Identify the particular rules that apply.

List four grounds for dismissing a complaint.

What is the purpose of the following: third-party practice, amending and supplementing the pleadings, a motion for judgment on the pleadings, and a motion for summary judgment?

A pleading log must be filed with the court clerk within ten days of receipt of the answer.

Affirmative defenses are

What is the purpose of impleader, and what federal rule governs it?

If a complaint is dismissed

What is the formula for calculating time limit due dates?

A response to a motion

Develop a checklist for drafting and filing motions and place it in your systems folder.

List four grounds for dismissing a complaint.

Removal from state to federal court is permitted

Affirmative defenses are

Removal of action to federal court is

Lack of jurisdiction, improper venue, and insufficient service of process are all cause for