Legal Advice on Motion to Dismiss: Civil

If you have ever been involved in a lawsuit or followed a lawsuit, chances are you've heard the term summary judgment. What is summary judgment? Summary judgment or a summary judgment motion is a... more

A court cannot exercise jurisdiction over you (translation: order you to do something, not do something, or pay money) unless a summons or subpoena has been personally delivered to you. This website... more

The primary constitutional function of the Supreme Court is to review appeals from decisions of the District Courts.Generally, an appeal may be taken only from the final judgment of the district... more

Mediation is a process in which an impartial third party, a Settlement Judge, assists the parties in reaching a mutually acceptable solution to their dispute.

In vandalism, certain theft cases such as shoplifting and embezzlement, and criminal cases involving automobile property damage, a judge may dismiss the case if he or she is satisfied that the victim... more

Looking to get your case expunged or sealed, then do not be fooled! "Deferred Adjudication" dismissals do not usually qualify for expunction.

Appeals Court Holds, in Ruling on a Romero Motion, that There Is No Automatic Dismissal for Strikes Arising from Same Act In 1999, Darlene Vargas was convicted of both carjacking and robbery arising... more

Case Killer: How to Defeat a Motion for Summary Judgment ByJohn Skiba ConsumerWarrior.com Nothing can blow your case out of the water like a motion for summary judgment. You got served with adebt... more

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On March 5th, Jane Chuang and Rosanne Felicello co-chaired anevent at the NYC Bar Association on the how-to of successful motion practice. The panelists includedJustice Barbara R. Kapnick, NY Supreme... more