For each of the following three case problems prepare a typed response including the following: 1.Highlight the
Question:
For each of the following three case problems prepare a typed response including the following:
1.Highlight the pertinent facts;
2.Identify the issue of law posed by the case problem. This will be in
the form of a question based on a legal concept from the chapter.
3.What should be the decision in the case? (i.e. the answer to the issue)
4.The reasoning for such decision.
Plaintiff, who lives in Wisconsin originally hired defendant to pursue
a medical malpractice case on her behalf. Defendant filed the medical
malpractice court case. However, it was later dismissed for lack of
prosecution. Plaintiff then sued defendant who lives in Michigan.
This was a malpractice case. Plaintiff also sued defendant's law firm
which is located in Michigan. Plaintiff seeks damages in the amount
of $80,000.
Address the issue of subject matter jurisdiction.
Fundamentals of Law Office Management
ISBN: 978-1133280842
5th edition
Authors: Pamela Everett Nollkamper