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CREATING LAWSUITS
In the Courthouse, you're able to file a lawsuit against another citizen, a company, City, or the Government. Lawsuits can range from a player unlawfully getting arrested to not getting paid from their employer. By presenting your case in court, you're able to have your case settled civilly, faithfully, and fairly. Reminder: To file a lawsuit, a lawyer IS required. Any case opened by someone without the lawyer qualification will be dismissed. If you are the Defendant and believe you can not represent yourself, say so before responding to the Plaintiffs’ complaint.
If you have come here to sue a player for murder please report it to a police officer with a screenshot as proof so the accused can be punished.
Supreme Court | Circuit Court | District Court |
| Constitutional challenges (Ex. Judicial review, unconstitutional bills, challenging the power of a department). | Civil and Criminal cases in which the damages exceed 5000kr in value. | Civil and Criminal cases in which the damages do not exceed 5000kr in value. |
| Removing High Government Officials (Ex. Chairman of the Council of Ministers, Ministers.) | Constitutional Challenges (Only when the Supreme Court allows it) | |
| Appeals from the Circuit Court. | Appeals from the District Court |
- To create a lawsuit, first use the chart above to determine which court is appropriate for your case to be filed, in a scenario where your case does not specifically fall under any category above, file it in the court that best matches and the Supreme Court will determine where it shall be heard.
- After determining the appropriate court, use the formats below to file your case. Be sure to fill out all necessary information.
- Title your thread player v. player or for replace either one with a company or government agency etc. Be sure to remember that the plaintiffs name goes first in the title and defendants name after. For example:
- Ryan_88 v. Department of Justice
- Ryan Corp v. Koalition
- Republic of Stratham v. Ryan_88
- After posting your case, wait patiently for the courts to issue summons.
- When attaching evidence to the case, please do not submit several pieces of evidence and expect the Courts to read each one and connect the dots to your claim, please title them as such (PlaintiffExhibit1, 2, 3, 4, etc.) or (DefendantExhibit1, 2, 3, 4, etc.). Be sure to explain the connection of the pieces of evidence to your case filing and arguments or the evidence may not be taken into consideration during rulings.
In The Supreme/Circuit/District Court of The Stratham Republic
CIVIL ACTION
Date: MM/DD/YY
(Plaintiff)
(Plaintiff’s Attorney)
v.
(Defendant)
I. Description of Case
The Plaintiff brings forth the following causes of action and alleges the following against the Defendant:
(Give a brief description of the situation and why you are here in court)
II. Parties
1. (Name all who are involved in the case)
2...
3…
III. Sequence of Events
1. (Explain what happened in consecutive order)
2. ...
3. ...
IV. Claims for Relief
1. (Why these facts give rise to a claim. Explain which laws were broken if any.)
2. …
3...
V. Damages
1. (What you're asking from the court)
2. …
3….
(Attach evidence and a list of witnesses at the bottom if applicable)
In advancing this form to the court, you acknowledge and concur with the rules of court which highlight the importance of honesty at all times. Moreover, you understand the punishments for breaking these rules and/or committing perjury and deception in the court.
In The Supreme/Circuit/District Court of The Stratham Republic
CRIMINAL ACTION
Date: MM/DD/YY
The Republic of Stratham
(Prosecutor Name)
v.
(Defendant)
I. Description of Case
The Plaintiff brings forth the following causes of action and alleges the following against the Defendant:
II. Parties
1. (Name all who are involved in the case)
2...
3…
III. Sequence of Events
1. (Explain what happened in consecutive order)
2. ...
3. ...
IV. Charges
1. (What charges is the government pursuing, what laws were broken)
2. …
3...
V. Sentencing
1. (What sentencing do you suggest to the court)
2. …
3….
(Attach evidence and a list of witnesses at the bottom if applicable)
In advancing this form to the court, you acknowledge and concur with the rules of court which highlight the importance of honesty at all times. Moreover, you understand the punishments for breaking these rules and/or committing perjury and deception in the court.
CRIMINAL ACTION
Date: MM/DD/YY
The Republic of Stratham
(Prosecutor Name)
v.
(Defendant)
I. Description of Case
The Plaintiff brings forth the following causes of action and alleges the following against the Defendant:
II. Parties
1. (Name all who are involved in the case)
2...
3…
III. Sequence of Events
1. (Explain what happened in consecutive order)
2. ...
3. ...
IV. Charges
1. (What charges is the government pursuing, what laws were broken)
2. …
3...
V. Sentencing
1. (What sentencing do you suggest to the court)
2. …
3….
(Attach evidence and a list of witnesses at the bottom if applicable)
In advancing this form to the court, you acknowledge and concur with the rules of court which highlight the importance of honesty at all times. Moreover, you understand the punishments for breaking these rules and/or committing perjury and deception in the court.
COURT PROCEDURE
Motion to Dismiss or Answer To Complaint
Filled out by the Defendant after summoned to a case (Formats below). If a Motion to Dismiss is overruled the Defendant is then to respond with an Answer to Complaint. REMINDER: A Motion to Dismiss is not a time for new facts or arguments, it is for dismissing a case based on inaccuracy, being frivolous, etc.
In The Supreme/Circuit/District Court of The Stratham Republic
MOTION TO DISMISS
Date: MM/DD/YY
Plaintiff
(Plaintiff’s Attorney)
v.
(Defendant)
I. Motion To Dismiss
The Defendant motions to dismiss the case, respectfully based off the following:
1. (List any and all reasons for why the court should dismiss this case. Note, that this is not the time to present new facts and arguments to the case; furthermore, this format is used to dismiss a case based on inaccuracy, being frivolous, etc.)
2….
3….
In advancing this form to the court, you acknowledge and concur with the rules of court which highlight the importance of honesty at all times. Moreover, you understand the punishments for breaking these rules and/or committing perjury and deception in the court.
MOTION TO DISMISS
Date: MM/DD/YY
Plaintiff
(Plaintiff’s Attorney)
v.
(Defendant)
I. Motion To Dismiss
The Defendant motions to dismiss the case, respectfully based off the following:
1. (List any and all reasons for why the court should dismiss this case. Note, that this is not the time to present new facts and arguments to the case; furthermore, this format is used to dismiss a case based on inaccuracy, being frivolous, etc.)
2….
3….
In advancing this form to the court, you acknowledge and concur with the rules of court which highlight the importance of honesty at all times. Moreover, you understand the punishments for breaking these rules and/or committing perjury and deception in the court.
In The Supreme/Circuit/District Court of The Stratham Republic
ANSWER TO COMPLAINT
Date: MM/DD/YY
Plaintiff
(Plaintiff’s Attorney)
v.
(Defendant)
I. Pleading
(How do you plead in regards to the accusations or charges brought on by the plaintiff.)
I, (Defendant Name), plead (Not Guilty/Guilty) to the accusations brought forth by the plaintiff.
If plead Not Guilty, continue to rest of format; otherwise, the rest is not applicable.
II. Arguments
1. (Counter Arguments to the Plaintiff’s Complaint)
2...
3…
(Attach evidence and a list of witnesses at the bottom if applicable)
In advancing this form to the court, you acknowledge and concur with the rules of court which highlight the importance of honesty at all times. Moreover, you understand the punishments for breaking these rules and/or committing perjury and deception in the court.
ANSWER TO COMPLAINT
Date: MM/DD/YY
Plaintiff
(Plaintiff’s Attorney)
v.
(Defendant)
I. Pleading
(How do you plead in regards to the accusations or charges brought on by the plaintiff.)
I, (Defendant Name), plead (Not Guilty/Guilty) to the accusations brought forth by the plaintiff.
If plead Not Guilty, continue to rest of format; otherwise, the rest is not applicable.
II. Arguments
1. (Counter Arguments to the Plaintiff’s Complaint)
2...
3…
(Attach evidence and a list of witnesses at the bottom if applicable)
In advancing this form to the court, you acknowledge and concur with the rules of court which highlight the importance of honesty at all times. Moreover, you understand the punishments for breaking these rules and/or committing perjury and deception in the court.
Opening Statements
The Plaintiff will firstly reply with their opening statement and then the Defendant. This is the time to fully present your arguments to the court along with its corresponding evidence.
Witness Testimony
The presiding Judge will then ask if either party has witnesses they wish to present to the court. The Judge will then summon all the witnesses, giving them 48 hours to mark themselves present in court (done with a simple reply to the thread of “present” by each witness). Assuming both parties have witnesses, it will go as follows:
Plaintiff’s Witnesses
- Direct Examination from Plaintiff
-Cross Examination from Defense (If they so choose)
Defenses’ Witnesses
- Direct Examination from Defense
- Cross Examination from Plaintiff (If they so choose)
Closing Statements
The Plaintiff will firstly reply with their closing statement and then the Defendant. This is the time to conclude and present final arguments. Any additional evidence found should be made known to the court before closing statements
Verdict
The Judge will then review all arguments and testimonies to come to a fair verdict either in favor of the plaintiff or defense.The court will then be adjourned.