3.2 Ordinary Process

If the lawsuit is via ordinaria, determine

• Whether service is proper and when responsive pleadings are due.
• Whether the time for filing responsive pleadings as elapsed.
• Whether a judgment has been signed.
• Whether there is a pending motion for summary judgment.
• Whether the deadlines for writs and/or an appeal have passed.
• Whether a writ of fieri facias (fifa) has been issued.