Exam 2: Overview of a Tort Case

What is the purpose of filing a motion for summary judgment?

In some states a motion for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted is referred to as a(n) .

The philosophy underlying res judicata is that everyone must be given ample opportunity to make arguments before the courts.

A party that believes a verdict is unsupported by the evidence presented at trial may move for a judgment notwithstanding the verdict.

If a defendant fails to take any action in opposition to a complaint being served, the plaintiff may be able to get a _.