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A defendant can file a forum non conveniens motion to dismiss a cause of action within 60 days of service of process. Under Rule 1.061(a), a trial court, in its discretion, can dismiss an action "on the ground that a satisfactory remedy may be more conveniently sought in a jurisdiction other than Florida" when it finds there is an adequate ...
Forum non conveniens (Latin for "an inconvenient forum" [1] [2] [3]) (FNC) is a mostly common law legal doctrine through which a court acknowledges that another forum or court where the case might have been brought is a more appropriate venue for a legal case, and dismisses the case.
In legal terminology, a complaint is any formal legal document that sets out the facts and legal reasons (see: cause of action) that the filing party or parties (the plaintiff(s)) believes are sufficient to support a claim against the party or parties against whom the claim is brought (the defendant(s)) that entitles the plaintiff(s) to a remedy (either money damages or injunctive relief).
In the United States, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (1938) abolished the distinction between actions at law and suits in equity in federal practice, in favor of a single form referred to as a "civil action." In England and Wales the term "claim" is far more common; the person initiating proceedings is called the claimant. [15]
For example, in California, a judgment creditor must file an "Acknowledgment of Satisfaction of Judgment" [42] where it has been paid in full by the judgment debtor within 15 days of the judgment debtor's request. [43] This document has the effect of formally closing the case [44] and terminating any ongoing garnishment arrangements or liens. [45]
The following is a list of notable foreign members of the Legion of Honor by their country of origin. The Legion of Honor is the highest decoration in France. and is divided into five degrees (lower to higher): Chevalier (Knight), Officier (Officer), Commandeur (Commander), Grand Officier (Grand Officer) and Grand Croix (Grand Cross).
Clarification from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) was issued to member firms in the financial services industry in December 2007, noting that "electronic communications", "email", and "electronic correspondence" may be used interchangeably and can include such forms of electronic messaging as instant messaging and text ...