1. CHAPTER 3: LITIGATION

2. Chapter 32 Learning Objectives: Basic Principles Relating to Litigation The Place of Litigation Pre-Trial Proceedings Trial Post-Trial Proceedings CHAPTER 3: LITIGATION

3. Chapter 33 1.Parties a)Trial i.Plaintiff ii.Defendant b)Appeal i.Appellant ii.Appellee BASIC PRINCIPLES OF LITIGATION

4. Chapter 34 1.Parties 2.Standing to Sue a)Rationale for Requirement b)Elements to Establish Standing c)The Special Case of Class-Action Suites BASIC PRINCIPLES OF LITIGATION

5. Chapter 35 1.Jurisdiction –Over Subject Matter –Parties Personal Service Long-Arm Statutes 2.Venue THE PLACE OF LITIGATION

6. Chapter 36 1.Pleadings Complaint—filed by plaintiff Answer—filed by defendant Role of Default 2.Motions Attacking the Pleadings PRE-TRIAL PROCEEDINGS

7. Chapter 37 3.Discover Procedures Purpose Tools Pretrial Conference 4.Motions Prior to Trial Motion for a Judgment on Pleadings Motion for Summary Judgment PRE-TRIAL PROCEEDINGS

8. Chapter 38 1.Jury Role Selection Process 2.Proof Evidence Burdens of Proof  Meanings  Levels of Proof TRIAL

9. Chapter 39 3.Motions During Trial Purpose of Motion Motion for a Directed Verdict 4.Jury Instructions 5.Verdicts and Judgments Verdict Judgment TRIAL

10. Chapter 310 1.Post-Trial Motions Motion for a New Trial Motion for a Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict POST-TRIAL PROCEEDINGS

11. Chapter 311 2. Appeals a)Types: Matter of Right vs. Discretionary b)Appellate Procedure c)Role of Appellate Court POST-TRIAL PROCEEDINGS

12. CHAPTER 3: LITIGATION