No, a judge cannot reverse a jury finding. However the judge does determine the fine, so if the judge deems someone not responsible for the maximum punishment he can receive an extremely light punishment.
Counterclaim under FRCP 13.
A complaint is not an answer or a motion; it is a formal legal document filed by a plaintiff to initiate a lawsuit. It outlines the plaintiff's claims against the defendant and specifies the relief sought. An answer, on the other hand, is the defendant's response to the complaint, while a motion is a request to the court for a specific ruling or order.
If the defendant fails to appear in a civil court lawsuit, the plaintiff can motion the court for what is known as a default judgement. In laymen terms, they win. If the defendant shows up but the plaintiff did not, they can motion to have the case dismissed with prejudice. This means that the person who sued them cannot bring the same matter back to the courts again.
In civil procedure, noting the plaintiff in default typically involves filing a motion or request with the court when the plaintiff fails to take necessary actions, such as responding to a complaint or participating in the proceedings. The defendant must provide evidence of the plaintiff's inaction and may also need to serve notice to the plaintiff. Once the court grants the motion, a default judgment can be requested, allowing the defendant to proceed without the plaintiff's participation. Always check local rules, as procedures can vary by jurisdiction.
A motion for summary judgment asks the judge to dismiss the claims before the court. A moving party asks the court to assume that all of the allegations made by the plaintiff are true and even if all true asks the court to rule that no valid claim has been made by the plaintiff. For example, suppose the plaintiff sues the defendant for wearing a red tie. The defendant would admit that he wore a red tie, and ask the court to make a ruling that there is no possible recovery for the plaintiff when he defendant wears a red tie.
Yes, a defendant can respond to a judge regarding a plaintiff's motion to set aside an order for dismissal. Typically, the defendant would submit a written response or appear at the hearing to present their arguments against the motion. The judge will consider both parties' arguments before making a decision on whether to grant or deny the plaintiff's request. It's important for the defendant to adhere to any specific court rules or deadlines related to such responses.
An order denying a plaintiff and third-party defendant's motion to compel indicates that the court has ruled against their request to require the opposing party to produce evidence or comply with discovery requests. This can occur if the court finds the motion lacks merit, is overly broad, or fails to meet legal standards. As a result, the plaintiff and third-party defendant may have to continue the litigation without the sought-after materials. This decision can impact the progression of the case and the strategies employed by the parties involved.
Makes no differnece if the Plaintiff was present or not. It does not change the order, or the meaning, or the effect of it.
To dismiss a civil case when the plaintiff's charges against the defendant are untrue, the defendant can file a motion to dismiss. This motion should detail the reasons why the claims lack merit, often citing insufficient evidence or legal grounds. Additionally, the defendant can gather evidence to support their position, and if appropriate, request a summary judgment, which asserts that there are no genuine disputes of material fact warranting a trial. Ultimately, presenting a strong legal argument can lead to the case being dismissed.
It means that the defendant hasn't shown up in court and the court finds on behalf the plaintiff.
File a motion with the judge assigned to the case. As the Plaintiff in the case you do have the option of dropping your case. However, keep this in mind - - depending on what stage the case is in, the defendant/respondant might file a counter-suit if you have cost them considerable amounts of time, money and effort in their own defense.
The question makes no sense. There is no payment of a restraining order. To obtain a restraining order, you either contact your local law enforcement agency and have a temporary order filed, or you motion the courts for an order, in which case you pay a motion fee to the court. Nothing is paid to the plaintiff, and the only reason your landlord would be involved is if he is the plaintiff or the defendant.