If the court is telling you one thing and your lawyer is something else who should you believe?

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   Christian LassenPro

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   Answered January 25, 2013 09:52. Listen to your lawyer. Also, the check has to clear his/her trust account before your check can be cut.

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   Joseph Brophy

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   Answered January 25, 2013 09:03. Court personnel don't necessarily give correct information over the phone. Lawyers are not perfect either, but your lawyer is responsible to you and is more likely to be giving you correct information. What kind of check are you asking about, by the way?

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   Ross GoodmanPro

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   Answered January 25, 2013 09:11. I would contact the court and confirm that the date the check was processed.

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