BLAW 3201 Chapter : BLAW 1 25
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Social host liability case host isn"t responsible for anything that happens after the party to an adult. Summary judgment (ch 3 issue) don"t need a trial. Trial judge can look and decide if no basis for lawsuit. Appellate court looks to see if lower court messed up. Appeal = reaching out to higher authority to see if a case can be overturned or affirmed. Civil lawsuits are looking for money from those liable. After first appellate case, fs appealed to state supreme court. Oj simpson was found criminally not guilty first, afterward he was found civilly liable. The pleadings series of statements that give notice and establish the issues of fact and law presented and disputed. Complaint initial pleading by the plaintiff stating his case. Summons notice given to inform a person of a lawsuit against her ex: mike"s ponzi running serve. Answer defendants pleading in response to plaintiff"s complaint. Reply plaintiffs pleading in response to the defendant"s answer.
