1. What Is Abatement? At common law, a plea in abatement was a procedural defense raised to challenge defects in the initiation of a case. It did not go to the merits of the dispute but instead addressed errors such as: Improper service of process, Lack of...

Why a Counterclaim Is Necessary in Foreclosure-Related EvictionsBy Yusef El Most unlawful detainer actions after foreclosure do not allow defendants to raise defenses related to the validity of the foreclosure itself. The court’s focus is typically narrow: Who has the...

SUMMARIZED:The provided text describes the concept and application of a "Court Bond," presented as a special type of bond under Rule E of the Supplemental Admiralty Rules in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. This document explains that filing a Court Bond is...