Is it common for a case to actually go to trial on the very first scheduled trial date?

Rule of thumb.... If the court sets a trial date, even if the first such date given, be prepared for anything including trial.

What are my odds of winning a case where the lawyer messed up a will and it was misread and signed ending up cutting out heirs?

The first major issue you reach is when was the Will executed. If it is more than 3 years ago, you likely will be barred from bringing a legal...

What can be done if an attorney swears he didn't receive an exhibit, but a process server makes two sworn affidavits of service?

Rather than get into a useless swearing contest, reserve the Notice to Admit anew, but take photos first showing the document and all...

I was wrongly accused of shoplifting, but cleared before leaving the store. Can I sue for defamation?

In most states, a retailer may take reasonable steps to investigate and even detain someone suspected of shoplifting. Aside from the poor...

Rec'd pretrial hearing notice 3 bus days prior to hearing date. Court is 200 miles away. How do I get more time?

First, call your adversary and explain the short notice and need for an adjournment. See if your adversary will consent to an adjournment and...

If the hearing was to argue a motion made by the other side, and that party did not appear for argument, then the court denying the motion means...

If I get sapenaed by a lawyer on a case can the district attorney serve me with a sapena also for the same case

The simple answer is "Yes". That one side subpoenaed you foes not prevent the other side from doing the same.

No one should lie to the court, attorney or not attorney alike. But, setting aside whether the attorney acted on mistake and was clearly in...

I'm not sure what I should so. I need help really bad

If you have collision coverage, you can file a claim with your own carrier, which will pay the cost of repair minus any deductible. Should your...

MY DR. got arrested for selling scrip's now there is no one that will see me with in 50 mile's .Can i sue him for damage's ?

You have no independent cause of action for damages against the doctor simply because no other doctor will take you on ad a patient...something...