Study questions on Voluntary dismissal and “Two Shot Rule” Comparing Rule 41 and Rule 15 Differences between dispositive motions: R12(b)(6), 12(c), 56, 50(a), 50(b) Summary judgment practice essay Types of summary judgment Updated Apr. 1, 2015
Read FRCP 41. Questions: If an NOD is silent regarding its effect, is it with prejudice or without prejudice? Same question regarding an SOD. Can an NOD expressly state that it is with or without prejudice? Why might a plaintiff voluntarily file an NOD with prejudice? Same question regarding an SOD. Why would a plaintiff agree […]
Here’s a rough draft of a handout showing the basic steps in the analysis for: Hanna I a/k/a Policy Erie, Unguided Erie, and non-Constitutional RDA Hanna II a/k/a/ REA analysis Download the handout Posted March 26, 2015
Walker worksheet Does FRCP conflict with state law? Law used: Policy Erie/RDA/Hanna I or REA/Hanna II? Holding (use federal law or state law?) Shady Grove worksheet Justice Votes Does FRCP 23 conflict with NY Section 901(b)? Law used: Policy Erie/RDA/Hanna I or REA/Hanna II? Holding (use federal law or state law?) Scalia […]
