An in-depth exploration of Service of Process, the formal delivery of legal documents to notify a defendant about legal proceedings.
A counterclaim is a legal claim brought by the defendant against the plaintiff, asserting an independent cause of action in favor of the defendant.
A comprehensive guide to understanding the term 'defendant,' its roles in civil and criminal proceedings, historical context, and related legal terms.
A detailed and structured overview of drafting a defendant's principal answer pleading in response to the plaintiff's complaint, including denial of allegations, affirmative defenses, and potential counterclaims.
A comprehensive guide to understanding in personam, its application in legal actions, and its significance in personal liability and jurisdiction.
A litigant is a person or entity who is actively involved in a lawsuit as either a plaintiff or defendant.
Concept requiring one injured by another's breach of agreement or tort to employ reasonable diligence and care to avoid aggravating the injury or increasing the damages. It can also refer to a defendant's request to the court for a reduction in damages owed to the plaintiff.
A detailed overview of a summons, a legal mandate requiring the appearance of the defendant under penalty, used primarily to notify the defendant of a lawsuit.
