Asked by Shauna Moore on Sep 30, 2024
Which of the following notifies the defendant that he,she,or it is being sued?
A) Summons
B) Motion to Dismiss
C) Deposition
D) Interrogatories
Summons
A writ or process issued and served on a defendant in a civil action for the purpose of securing his appearance in the action.
Motion to Dismiss
A legal pleading filed by a defendant in a lawsuit asking the court to dismiss the case on the grounds that, even if all the claims by the plaintiff are true, there is no legal basis for a lawsuit.
- Gain an understanding of the basic principles behind jurisdiction, specifically in personam and in rem jurisdiction.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the basic principles behind jurisdiction, specifically in personam and in rem jurisdiction.