What happens if a Plaintiff and a Defendant file a lawsuit against one another on the same day?

Both complaints will probably be entered into the system and then the Court will require action to be taken by parties either to join the actions...

Can I request that all communication between me and opposing attorney be in writing only?

Besides Court ordered telephonic conferences and possibly court ordered oral argument ( usually oral argument is done in person before the Judge at...

When the Judge Signs My Order, am I required to Send a Copy to the Plaintiff?

First off, your inquiry doesn't indicate the type of Order which was signed by the Judge. Was the order regarding a motion you had filed? Also,...

As a Pro Se defendant, can I ask Pro Se plaintiff who will also testify to leave courtroom while I cross-examine his key witness

You can certainly request that the Judge order the Pro Se Plaintiff to leave the courtroom. However, the Pro Se Plaintiff is entitled to hear your...

If a defendant is found to be incompetent does the trial still proceed?

Not necessarily. Although a defendant must be deemed competent for purposes of entering into a plea agreement or for purposes of going through a...

What is a general presentance evauation?

A general pre-sentence evaluation in a criminal matter is completed on all defendants who are convicted of criminal offenses. The evaluation is a...

Will my case get dismissed

No attorney on Avvo can tell you for sure whether your case will be dismissed. As the other attorney expressed, talk with your attorney who would...

Service

How did you learn of the hearing? If you know the date and time, contact the Court to find out about any missing documents which were not properly...

Yes, you can ask the defendant to consent to additional time for you to supply the various discovery responses. If for some reason defendant fails...

Can a trustee be challenged?

What's considered "risky investments" to you may not be behavior on the part of the trustee to warrant him being challenged. You really need to...