The difference between the two is significant. A motion for judgment on the pleadings, or a motion to dismiss before fact discovery, is directed...

A "notice of lodging" means that the document was not filed with the court and as a result is not part of the official record documents. Typically,...

FRCP 34(b)(2)(B) - see below, how do obstructionist get away without providing a reason?

As my colleague noted, the way to prevent them from not responding is to make a motion to compel. Before you make the motion, however, you have to...

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The subpoena forms don't have a space to enter the room number

You can hand write the room number in the form. It is not required.

Can I file a motion to dismiss WITH a request for default judgement?

Since the petitioner failed to comply with the court's discovery order, you can seek sanctions (including contempt). You would do so by motion...

Pretrial conference-do I need to file pretrial statement/memorandum?

Check the judge's rules or individual practices. Judges typically provide guidance in their rules/practices on what they expect. Also, check the...

While Kentucky’s Rules of Civil Procedure were patterned upon the federal rules of civil procedure, they are not identical. Under Rule...

Can I issue subpoenas?

Please refer to the New Jersey court system's website regarding subpoenas. (http://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/superior/subpoena.html). Here is a...

Subject matter jurisdiction is conferred on the court by statute not the parties. The term refers to the court's ability hear and rule on the...

Are the documents contained in the defense's pretrial submission the only evidence they will present?

Generally, the rules require the parties to identify the documents that they intend to offer as evidence at trial. Having said that, parties can...