Order Granting in Part And Denying In Part Motions To Exclude Gang Expert Testimony
Ordering that the government provided gang expert witnesses testimonies is limited on the basis that the testimony will not meet the reliability requirements of Rule 702.
Motion to Determine Competence of Witness – Taint Hearing – Special Victims Unit
Motions the Court to analyze the interview techniques of the interviewer to determine if they undermined the reliability of the complainant’s statements and testimony. The term “competency” refers to the minimal qualifications someone must have to be a witness. In order to be a witness, a person other than an expert (experts are a special case discussed later in the course) must meet seven basic requirements. When determining competency one of the primary questions taken into account is the person’s ability to make decisions in a legal capacity.
Motion in Support of Necessity of Taint Hearing, Response to State’s Objection – SVU Case
Motion in support of the previously filed “motion for a pretrial taint hearing” to determine whether the statements and testimony of the child sex abuse witness must be excluded if improper questioning has irremediably compromised the reliability and trustworthiness of that testimonial evidence.
Motion for Judgment not withstanding the verdict or Motion for New Trial
Judgment was entered against my client. We filed a motion based on the evidence for a new trial or in the alternative a Motion Not Withstanding the Verdict. My client was held liability for Outrageous Conduct and emotion distress
PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO BIFURCATE TRIAL OF LIABILITY AND DAMAGES ISSUES OUT OF TIME
Plaintiff’s motion for leave to file response in opposition to defendant’s motion to bifurcate trial of liability and damages issues out of time.Â
MOTION TO BIFURCATE TRIAL OF LIABILITY AND DAMAGES ISSUES
Defendant’s motion to move pursuant to C.R.C.P 42 to bifurcate the trial of liability issues from the trial of damages issues.Â
Plaintiffs’ Motion in Limine to Preclude Defendants from Referencing Legally Incorrect Standard of Foreseeability Under Colorado’s Premises Liability Statue
PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION IN LIMINE TO PRECLUDE DEFENDANTS FROM REFERENCING LEGALLY INCORRECT STANDARD OF FORESEEABILITY UNDER COLORADO’S PREMISES LIABILITY STATUTE
Plaintiffs’ Brief on the Issue of Bifurcation
Plaintiff provides the instant brief on the issue of whether bifurcation of the liability and damages phases of the trial of this action is necessary. Bifurcation is a judge’s ability in law to divide a trial into two parts so as to render a judgment on a set of legal issues without looking at all aspects. In a bifurcated case, the issues of liability and damages are decided separately. The trier of fact will only decide the issue of liability at the first trial. If the defendant is not found to be liable, then there will be no damages trial.
Defendants’ Motion for a Protective Order to Sequence Discovery on Liability
A motion for protective order refers to a party’s request that the court protect it from potentially abusive action by the other party. Such a request is often made in relation to discovery, as when one party seeks discovery of the other party’s trade secrets. A protective order from discovery protects the person who would otherwise have to provide discovery (e.g. answer interrogatories, answer deposition questions on a subject, provide documents responsive to a request for production of documents, to allow someone to inspect premises, or to participate in a forensic medical.
Complaint for a Slip and Fall
Used this complaint to file a successful lawsuit against a casino in Colorado. It is a premise liability complaint and a sample draft for a slip and fall
Amended answer to PI lawsuit
Amended answer for a auto accident case, whereas the manufacturer was sued for defective vehicle. Sample answers including not doing business in state of Colorado, other affirmative defenses.
Motion to Protect the Reliability and Fairness of the Proceedings and Defendant’s Fundamental Rights
Motion to Protect the Reliability and Fairness of the Proceedings and Defendant’s Fundamental Rights
Cause of Action-Products Liability
Cause of Action-Products Liability
Cause of Action-Premises Liability
Cause of Action-Premises Liability
Motions to Protect the Reliability and Fairness of the Proceeding and Defendant’s Fundamental RIghts
Motions to Protect the Reliability and Fairness of the Proceeding and Defendant’s Fundamental RIghts