Even if the defendant admits allegations contained in the complaint, the plaintiff still must prove the facts concerning the allegations.

Even if the defendant admits allegations contained in the complaint, the plaintiff still must prove the facts concerning the allegations. 

The clerk of court assigns a file number to the action when the complaint is filed, but all subsequent pleadings, motions, orders, affidavits, and depositions must be given a new and separate number. 

 A party cannot be compelled by the courts to disclose evidence that is adverse to that party’s position. 

The rules of discovery provide that discovery may be conducted only while an action is pending. 

The answers to interrogatories must be made under oath. 

A party’s investigation is strictly limited by the court’s discovery 

A summary judgment may be dispositive of an entire case or only a part of the case. 

Posttrial motions may be combined with one another and may be made in the alternative. 

The party who opposes a summary judgment has the burden of showing there is no dispute concerning any material fact. 

Errors called plain error or fundamental error may not be noted for the first time in a posttrial motion. 

Motions in Limine may deal with both procedural and substantive legal issues.  

The plaintiff’s lawyer may not state the amount of money damages the plaintiff claims in an opening statement.  

The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure impose a time limit on opening statements.  

The plaintiff cannot offer rebuttal evidence on matters not raised or covered in the defendant’s case-in-chief.  

The plaintiff may always withhold evidence 

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