Civil Cases

• Civil law has three components:

  • Jurisdiction (Courts)

  • Venue (location where complaint can be filed)

  • Service- Constable

• Filing the Complaint at the District Court

• Venue- Location where complaint can be filed)

• Types of Civil Contracts

  • Expressed- (parties willingly enter into an agreement)

  • Implied- (no written or verbal agreement needed)

  • Statue of Limitations- 4 years

• Torts/Trespass Cases Claims

  • Intentional- (deliberate act to cause harm)

  • Negligent- (not exercising reasonable care)

• Statute of Limitations in Torts claims- 2 years

• Knowing the Courts monetary limit in awards

• What is a Default Judgement

• Intent to Defend (rights of the Defendant)

• Presenting your case

• Rules of Evidence

• Cross Complaints- only one judgement can be entered.

• Court has (5) days to render decision

• Judgement is good for 5 years.