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Mar 28, 2023 property law summons due process civil procedure voluntary appearance quasi in rem

Defective Summons and Voluntary Appearance: Due Process in Property Cases

The Supreme Court clarifies when defective extraterritorial summons can be cured by voluntary appearance—and why due process still protects the defendant.

Mar 28, 2023 due process motion for reconsideration service of summons civil procedure jurisdiction supreme court

Due Process and Summons: Supreme Court Ruling on Unresolved Motions for Reconsideration

The Supreme Court clarifies that ignoring a motion for reconsideration violates due process, while explaining how courts acquire jurisdiction over defendants.

May 4, 2021 civil procedure jurisdiction voluntary submission replevin rules of court

Voluntary Submission to Jurisdiction: Key Insights from the Jorgenetics Replevin Case

How a defendant's post-dismissal motions can cure defective service of summons and revive a replevin case, per the Supreme Court.

Jul 20, 2006 quieting title jurisdiction due process preliminary injunction lis pendens civil procedure

Quieting Title and Due Process: Notice of Raffle and Voluntary Submission to Jurisdiction

Learn how notice of raffle and voluntary appearance affect jurisdiction in quieting title cases, based on a 2006 Supreme Court ruling.