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Divorce Complaint Stricken and Testimony Precluded as Discovery Sanction

E-Discovery LLC

June 28, 2024)(unreported), the intermediate appellate court affirmed a discovery sanction in a divorce action. The action was pending on cross-complaints for limited and absolute divorce. Mrs. Ferko alleged that Mr. Ferko’s discovery responses were inadequate on the issue of marital property.

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Protecting Public Expression

WA Bar News

While the courthouse doors may remain open in the first instance to nonmeritorious lawsuits, the anti-SLAPP procedures allow a defendant to bring the matter to resolution through an early motion before much (if any) discovery is conducted. However, it does not allow dismissal of a claim that otherwise would have survived summary judgment.

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Alternate Pathways: Your Questions Answered

WA Bar News

days, will assess the following nine foundational concepts and seven foundational skills, using the integrated exam structure (essay, short answer, and multiple-choice questions): Foundational concepts and principles: civil procedure, contract law, evidence, torts, business associations, constitutional law, criminal law, real property.