Is there a limit to how many case settlement conferences a litigant may request?

The Court Rules contain no limits on the number of settlement conference requests. Whether the requests are granted is another issue. That will...

I fell yesterday on the ground at the edge of a business property and injured myself. Do I have a case for slip and fall?

It depends what you fell on and who owns that property. Just because you fell does not mean that someone else is automatically liable for your...

In civil court if a date for oral argument is adjourned, technically, could the adverse party have more time to respond?

There is no direct answer to this question. In my experience, however, courts will permit parties to oppose summary judgment motions by the new...

In general bad faith claims are difficult to win. Even if your claim has merit, the amounts you are claiming are likely not worth the litigation...

My daughter and I are Board members/volunteers for a non profit, can we successfully be personally sued by a vendor?

You can sue anyone for nearly any reason. You can move to dismiss the complaints against you personally. Usually the judge will then allow the...

Seller didn't disclose leak

Potentially yes, but the question is how much the lawsuit will cost vs. the damages you may reasonably expect to recover if you are successful.

Other company denies me to cover my property damage in car accident.. what to do?

I agree with Mr. Popovich. Also note that unless the police officer actually witnessed the other driver speeding, the officer's conclusion in the...

The at fault driver lawyer filed an appeal on the arbitrator decision. Trial date is set......What's next?

Your attorney, who will presumably receive a contingency fee on any recovery, should be explaining the process to you. If you have questions, you...

Why the judge what to be present when the workers comp lawyer make a offer?

Your attorney would be in the best position to answer this question. I suspect that you may be misunderstanding some part of the process. ...

Is it proper for a trier of fact to rule that a defendant is "judgment proof" in a civil proceeding and dismiss case?

Whether you are able to pay a judgment has nothing to do with whether you can get out of a case on summary judgment. If you have a judgment...