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    3. That this characteristic made the product “unreasonably dangerous;” and 4. That the claimant’s damage arose from a reasonably anticipated use of the product by the claimant or someone else. C. Negligence Negligence Acts pursuant to Louisiana Civil Code article 2315 include both acts of commission and omission if the duty imposed by the relationship of the parties is breached by such act or omission. Cause-in-fact usually is a "but for" inquiry, which tests whether the accident would or would

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    INTRODUCTION Plaintiffs have moved to dismiss their action against the Defendants under K.S.A 60-241(b). Defendants have opposed this motion because they feel it would be unfair to them because 1) it would not settle the issues in the case, 2) it would deny the Defendants further discovery, and 3) it represents only a partial dismissal of the case because the Court would maintain the protective order. This memo is divided in two main parts. The first part discusses both dismissals without and with

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    pass the minimum contacts test, which is proven by purposeful advantage or voluntary act to seek the forum state for personal benefit and foreseeability which is the act of knowing the chance of being sued in the forum state (“Jurisdiction – Civil procedure”, 2016). It has been clarified that when applying personal jurisdiction, it must comply with “traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice” (Lambert, 2014). In the case of Asahi, there were three factors that were used to determine

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    BRIEF Corey Lightner, Attorney at Law Bar No. 85-455 Miami, Florida 33176 305-456-7890 ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT INANDFOR ­­­MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA WILMA MAPLES, Plaintiff, CIVIL DIVISION vs. CASE: 13-2014-159753 DEPT. NO: XVII DOCKET NO: WE CARE FOR YOU HOSPITAL AND REHABILITATION CENTER, 1-5 DOES, 1-5 ROES, MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT, NOTICE, AND BRIEF Defendants. ___________________________/ MOTION

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    Motion to Vacate Sample

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    CPLR 5015(a) is a frequently invoked provision in New York practice. It lists the principal grounds on which a judgment or order may be vacated. It provides (verbatim) that “[t]he court which rendered a judgment or order may relieve a party from it upon such terms as may be just, on motion of any interested person with such notice as the court may direct, upon the ground of: * 1. excusable default, if such motion is made within one year after service of a copy of the judgment or order with written

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    Memo Legal Situation

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    process or steps in filing a civil suit are addressed. The proposed resolution of the civil aspects compared to the criminal acts resolution. This memorandum will address court jurisdiction over the case. The team will also analyze the probable success in court and any alternative means of resolving the matter. Court Levels The alleged claims involve criminal and civil acts against the city and a Swedish property owner. In the United States fraud is considered both a civil and criminal act. This claim

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    A Civil Action Film

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    the movie A Civil Action we see many different concepts, terminology, and an over all realistic view into the litigation process. This movie shows us what really life lawyers have to deal with while their case is going though the legal system. A Civil Action gives the view great insight on how the litigants and judges play a roll in this complex legal system we have that is not just black in white. Here we get a glimpse of what it is like to be a personal injury lawyer taking on a civil trail case

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    PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO COMPEL; DEFENDANT'S FILING FACT INFORMATION SHEET OF SPOUSE'S INFORMATION; DEMAND FOR DEFENDANTS CORRECT SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER AND TAX YEAR 2009 IRS 1040 FORMS COMES NOW the Plaintiff/Assignee, Richard Twigg being sworn respectfully requestS the Court to compel completion and the appearance of Defendant Edward M. Colson; on “Notice of Filing” of 1.977 Fact Information Sheet, to being complete as to the Court's Order - dated July 19, 2010. On the 19th day of July, 2010

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    concerning the above-mentioned case. The Claimant: 1. The Claimant was born on 8 April 1969. As a result of the events referred to in their particulars of claim the claimant is now represented by Bloomingdale Solicitors to launch to launch a civil action against Friends Health NHS Foundation Trust on 31 August 2010. The Defendant: 2. The Defendant was at all relevant times responsible for the management control, and administration of

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    IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ADAMS COUNTY STATE OF WISCONSIN CONSTANCE WOLF, f/k/a CONSTANCE WOLFGRAM Plaintiff, v. INTERROGATORIES Civil Action No. ________ LEWIS E. OLSON ALBERT DOBIASH (Note Send the Interrogatories separate) Defendants. In accordance with Rules _____________________________ of the Wisconsin Rules of Civil Procedures, Plaintiff requires that you answer the following Interrogatories in writing and under oath. DEFINITIONS As used herein below, the following

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