Hi I am appealing a traffic ticket pro se. Would you be able to let me know if I am able to bring notes on an index card

Yes, you can bring notes. But, when arguing the case, try not to simply read out loud from your notes. Use them as on outline so that your...

How long after an Appellate Case is argued in Supreme County will the decision be made? Thank you

I'm not sure which appellate court you are asking about. Eg, Appellate Term, Appellate Ducision, etc? Nevertheless, it can take any number of...

Can a defendant quote false statements in a judge's order from another case which is under appeal?

I agree that your friend needs to consult an attorney. However, the short answer is that a party in the second case can generally refer to a...

Does the defendants lawyers have to answer a notice of appeal in any time frame.

There is no response required to a notice of appeal served in a NY state court case other than a notice of cross appeal if the respondent is cross...

Are asking defendants about case law fair game interrogatories?

Interrogatories and other discovery requests are for discovering facts. In some circumstances, a party claiming that some activity violates a...

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Do lawyers share the case law they plan to reference in support of their case in discovery?

Generally, the parties (and there lawyers) do not have to disclose their case authorities unless they believe it is needed when arguing some point...

It is fairy routine to obtain enlargements of time in the State Appellate Duvisions. In the First Department, a formal motion is required....

Can I take him to court to get him to pay me back? Is there anything I can do?

Yes, you can sue him. If your claim is for $5000 or less (assuming he lives in one of New York City's boros) you can sue him in Small Claims...

Where is the best online database to research case law? Is Westlaw the only option?

I've been using West Law since its inception; but it is expensive; and I don't know if available without a contract. Contact your local courts or...

Motion's filed in New Jersey

You can file the motion by sending it to the court clerk with the motion filing fee and a certification that a copy was served on all other parties...