What are my defenses for a civil suit for defamation by a police officer stemming from a "false" police report?

The law of defamation is complicated. The issue of a "public" official may be in play since the plaintiff is a police officer. The defense of...

How can you find out if your small claim in court was dismissed with or without prejudice

Many courts have small claims files on-line now. If your case is not on-line you will need to await notification via mail, or call the clerk's...

How much detail do I place in a demand letter?

The style one uses in composing a demand letter is individualistic. Some are of the school of thought to include everything to help the adjuster...

1) phrasing of interrogatory questions and private email posted online by third party

Since she denied posting, perhaps you need to address your interrogatories to the issues of who else has access to her computer, her passwords, her...

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THEY HAVE AGREED TO A SETTLEMENT MEETING....

Some parties have been known to use settlement meetings to either resolve the case on their terms and their terms only and if that fails, to obtain...

Does a Notice to Appear need to be re-issued if Trial is continued?

In Connecticut, a subpoena duces tecum (with documents) can be effective for up to 60 days from date of service. You need to consult an experience...

Yes - evidence used in one case may certainly be admissible in many different cases. The rules of evidence govern admissibility. The evidence...

What can I do if I got reimbursement declined from the car insurance company, with the accident was not at my fault.

I am surprised the insurance company is denying coverage based on inability to obtain information the police report contains. Perhaps there is a...

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Can i sue the police dept. for libel?

You need to consult with an attorney experienced in defamation in your home state. You may run into difficulties pertaining to immunity issues. You...

This is a strategic decision you need to make. In Connecticut, Motions for Sanctions are frowned up. We are a small state, and a small bar. Your...