Glossary

Allegation
An allegation is a formal claim or accusation made against someone.
Fri, 23 Jul, 2021 at 11:29 AM
Reasons to file a Motion to Set Aside Judgement
Mistake, inadvertence, surprise, or excusable neglect of the defendant = the person being sued has a real reason they were unable to respond to th...
Fri, 23 Jul, 2021 at 11:35 AM
Writ of Garnishment
A legal document that notifies the defendant that the court has made an order allowing the plaintiff to seize the defendant's property. This property ma...
Fri, 23 Jul, 2021 at 11:23 AM
Plaintiff's claims are barred in whole or in part by the statute of limitations.
Here is a common affirmative defense: Plaintiff's claims are barred in whole or in part by the statute of limitations. It means, the plaintiff shoul...
Mon, 13 Dec, 2021 at 2:31 PM
Affirmative defense: Plaintiff’s claims are barred in whole or in part because Defendant paid all or part of the debt.
Here's a common affirmative defense: Plaintiff’s claims are barred in whole or in part because Defendant paid all or part of the debt. This means yo...
Mon, 13 Dec, 2021 at 2:39 PM
Affirmative defense: Plaintiff’s claims are barred in whole or in part because Plaintiff does not correctly state the amount owed.
Here's a common affirmative defense: Plaintiff’s claims are barred in whole or in part because Plaintiff does not correctly state the amount owed. T...
Mon, 13 Dec, 2021 at 2:41 PM
Affirmative defense: Plaintiff’s claims are barred in whole or in part because Defendant never incurred a debt to Plaintiff.
Here's a common affirmative defense: Plaintiff’s claims are barred in whole or in part because Defendant never incurred a debt to Plaintiff. This ...
Mon, 13 Dec, 2021 at 2:42 PM
Affirmative defense: Plaintiff’s claims are barred in whole or in part because Plaintiff breached its contract with Defendant.
Here's a common affirmative defense: Plaintiff’s claims are barred in whole or in part because Plaintiff breached its contract with Defendant. This ...
Mon, 13 Dec, 2021 at 2:48 PM
Affirmative defense: Plaintiff’s claims are barred in whole or in part because Plaintiff harassed Defendant for the debt in violation of the law.
Here's a common affirmative defense: Plaintiff’s claims are barred in whole or in part because Plaintiff harassed Defendant for the debt in violation of...
Mon, 13 Dec, 2021 at 3:26 PM
Defense: Plaintiff’s claims are barred in whole or in part because of improper service.
Here's a common defense in a civil lawsuit: Plaintiff’s claims are barred in whole or in part because of improper service. This means the plaintiff ...
Mon, 13 Dec, 2021 at 3:26 PM