A motion to dismiss asserts that a claim has no basis in law.

A motion for summary judgment can assert that the plaintiff failed to state a claim for which the court can grant relief.

To meet the standard of proof of preponderance of the evidence, a party must prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.

A party does not need to have legitimate grounds to appeal a trial court’s decision.

Without a jury, there is no one to determine the truth of the facts alleged in a case.

Appellate courts have no discretionary power to reject an appeal—appellate courts must accept all appeals.

Jurors must decide a case based only on the information that they learn during the trial.

Voir dire refers to the jury selection process.

Before a lawsuit is initiated, a plaintiff should consider whether the defendant is able to pay the damages sought.

Failure to preserve electronic evidence sought by the opposing party in a case can force a company to agree to a settlement that is not in the firm’s best interest.

A request for admission can lengthen a trial because the parties have to take the time to prove facts on which they may already agree.

A prevailing party has no right to appeal a trial court’s decision, even if, for example, the party receives a smaller monetary award than sought.

A default judgment is a judgment entered by a court in a case in which neither party prevails.

Sanctions for spoliation of e-evidence can include the entire cost for restorative recovery efforts.

Electronic discovery can reveal significant facts that are not discoverable by other means.

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