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How Courts Evaluate Summary Judgment Continuance Requests
Summary judgment hearings play an important role in civil litigation by allowing courts to determine whether certain claims or defenses may be resolved without a...
How Courts Evaluate Motions for Judgment on the Pleadings
A motion for judgment on the pleadings asks the court to decide whether a case can be resolved based solely on the pleadings filed by...
How Courts Resolve Disputes Over Attorney Fee Motions
Attorney fee motions may arise after significant rulings or at the conclusion of civil litigation when a party asks the court to award attorney’s fees...
Why Courts Use Sanctions to Enforce Procedural Rules
Procedural rules help ensure that civil litigation proceeds in a fair, efficient, and orderly manner. When those rules are not followed, courts may consider sanctions...
How Courts Evaluate Chain of Custody Evidence
Chain of custody refers to the documented handling of evidence from the time it is collected until it is presented in court. In civil litigation,...
Why Courts Exclude Evidence Based on the Best Evidence Rule
Documents, recordings, and photographs often play an important role in civil litigation. When a party seeks to prove what one of those materials says or...
When Prior Inconsistent Statements May Be Used in Court
Witness testimony often plays a significant role in civil litigation. Because courts frequently rely on witness accounts when resolving disputed facts, questions concerning the consistency...
Why Courts Exclude Evidence of Subsequent Remedial Measures
After an accident or disputed event, a person or organization may repair a condition, change a policy, or take other steps intended to improve safety....
How Courts Evaluate Objections to Vague Questions
Clear questioning is essential during witness testimony because it helps ensure that answers accurately address the issues in dispute. When a question is unclear or...