4 legal studies questions
Description
Question 1
Discuss when a defendant can remove a case from state court to federal court.
Make sure you discuss and define key terms, show knowledge of the subject area, provide a detailed analysis, and cite your sources in Bluebook format.
Question 2
Explain when and why a defendant may move for judgment as a matter of law.
Make sure you discuss and define key terms, show knowledge of the subject area, provide a detailed analysis, and cite your sources in Bluebook format
Question 3
While driving his vehicle, Herb approaches a red stoplight but his brakes do not respond when he presses on the brake pedal. As a result, the front of Herb’s car hits the rear of Clara’s car. Clara’s car, as a result of the impact, is pushed forward and hits the car in front of her which is owned by Toby.
Who can Toby sue and what claims can Herb and Clara file in response? Be sure to cite the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
Question 4
Akira sued his doctor and the hospital for medical malpractice because his doctor failed to diagnose his lung cancer. If you represented the plaintiff, Akira, discuss in detail what tools of discovery you would use and why. Set forth the applicable Federal Rule of Civil Procedure that applies to each discovery tool.
Set forth 3 specific substantive things or information that you would want to obtain and from whom.
What would you do if the defendants failed to comply with your request?
What Rule of Civil Procedure would apply?