Do you think the power of the court to order discovery in a civil suit is too limited or Discussion: • too broad? What are the justifications for allowing each party such broad discovery power? Are you convinced by these reasons? Amy is suing Michael’s business for breach of contract. Amy requests all Practice Question: • sorts of records of Michael’s business activities. She also includes a request for production of his personal bank account statements. Will Michael have to surrender his personal bank account records to Amy? http://thebusinessprofessor.com/scope-of-discovery-in-a-civil-lawsuit/ Resource Video: 9. What are and how are they used in a civil lawsuit? “motions” Why do you think motion litigation is so important in business cases? Discussion: • Zara decides to sue ABC, Inc., in state superior court. ABC receives a Practice Question: • summons and complaint containing lots of allegations. ABC believes that all of the allegations made by Zara, even if true, do not state a valid cause of action under state law. What process should ABC take in responding to these allegations? http://thebusinessprofessor.com/motions/ Resource Video: 10. What is a case” and how are such cases regulated? “frivolous The idea of a frivolous case relates closely to the question of whether society in the Discussion: • United States is over litigious. What do you think? Is it better to allow frivolous suits or potentially block a valid dispute from resolution through the court system? Lydia walks into the office of attorney Greg. Lydia states that she has been in Practice Question: • a car accident. She states that she is not injured and does not feel any pain. Greg immediately sends Lydia to a doctor, chiropractor, and physical therapist. He sends a letter to the other driver’s insurance company asking for
• Discussion: Do you think the power of the court to order discovery in a civil suit is too limited or too broad? What are the justifications for allowing each party such broad discovery power? Are you convinced by these reasons? • Practice Question: Amy is suing Michael’s business for breach of contract. Amy requests all sorts of records of Michael’s business activities. She also includes a request for production of his personal bank account statements. Will Michael have to surrender his personal bank account records to Amy? Resource Video: http://thebusinessprofessor.com/scope-of-discovery-in-a-civil-lawsuit/ 9. What are “motions” and how are they used in a civil lawsuit? • Discussion: Why do you think motion litigation is so important in business cases? • Practice Question: Zara decides to sue ABC, Inc., in state superior court. ABC receives a summons and complaint containing lots of allegations. ABC believes that all of the allegations made by Zara, even if true, do not state a valid cause of action under state law. What process should ABC take in responding to these allegations? Resource Video: http://thebusinessprofessor.com/motions/ 10. What is a “frivolous case” and how are such cases regulated? • Discussion: The idea of a frivolous case relates closely to the question of whether society in the United States is over litigious. What do you think? Is it better to allow frivolous suits or potentially block a valid dispute from resolution through the court system? • Practice Question: Lydia walks into the office of attorney Greg. Lydia states that she has been in a car accident. She states that she is not injured and does not feel any pain. Greg immediately sends Lydia to a doctor, chiropractor, and physical therapist. He sends a letter to the other driver’s insurance company asking for