Civil Litigation: Mediation
“Mediation in one form or another has been around since the dawn of civilization, and…
Civil Litigation: Negotiations
“Negotiations are the most common method of dispute resolution and should be the first step…
Civil Litigation: Enforcing ADR Settlements
“Any form of ADR may result in a settlement agreement. The method of enforcing these…
Civil Litigation: Alternative Dispute Resolution Generally
“‘Alternative Dispute Resolution’ [ADR] is a term covering the full range of techniques designed to…
Civil: Statutes of Limitations Generally
“Statutes of limitations govern when a lawsuit must be filed: ‘Civil actions, without exception, can only…
Civil: Civil Jury Instructions 2000-2001 [Trespass]
Instruction 2000 [Trespass—Essential Factual Elements]: The plaintiff claims that the defendant trespassed on his property.…
Civil: Civil Jury Instructions 1600-1605 [Emotional Distress]
Instruction 1600 [Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress—Essential Factual Elements]: The plaintiff claims that the defendant’s…
Civil: Civil Jury Instructions 1800-1810 [Right of Privacy]
Intrusion 1800 [Intrusion into Private Affairs]: The plaintiff claims that the defendant violated her right…
Civil: Civil Jury Instructions 1900-1908 [Fraud or Deceit]
Instruction 1900 [Intentional Misrepresentation]: The plaintiff claims that the defendant made a false representation that…
Civil: Civil Jury Instructions 1400 & 1409 [False Imprisonment]
Instruction 1400 [No Arrest Involved—Essential Factual Elements]: The plaintiff claims that she was wrongfully restrained,…