A pretrial conference is used to streamline the issues, discuss settlement, set a trial date, and make other pretrial arrangements.
A motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim tests the legal sufficiency of the complaint, assuming the truth of the facts alleged.
A subpoena duces tecum is used to compel a non-party to produce documents or evidence during the discovery phase of litigation.
The Massachusetts Superior Court has original jurisdiction over most civil cases, particularly those involving larger sums of money or more serious issues.
A motion for summary judgment is appropriate when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
