Why did I have an expedited hearing?

There are so many reasons why a court determines when to hold a hearing. It is impossible to list them here. Regardless, I would think you would...

Motion in limine and discovery

I take your question to mean whether you should include the report in your pre-trial order -- that is, whether to identify the report as evidence...

The case does not go back to square one. All prior pleadings and rulings remain applicable. The same is true with regard to deadlines and...

What are my legal rights after being subpoena to testify?

You don't provide any context. Does the subpoena require testimony at trial? or at a deposition? One thing is for certain, you are required to...

Can I sue a nursing home for neglect or negligence if my mother contracted two communicable diseases while in their care?

Negligence refers to the failure to exercise the degree of care used in like circumstances in order to minimize the risk of injury to another. To...

Is the legal definition of i.e. different than the standard definition found in a dictionary?

Courts look to the dictionary to give words their common and understood meanings. Both are abbreviations for Latin words and have very precise...

Plaintiff in contempt of court. My lawyer asked me to respond to advisary Email sent to "her"?

It sounds like the attorney-client relationship has broken down. You should discuss your grievances with your lawyer. If you do not feel that the...

Disclosure questions

Yes. As the other attorney noted, if you do not disclose, then you will be prohibited from offering the evidence at trial. Usually, the pre-trial...

How can i fight a court order about a date the court changed and never notified me of and now want me to pay attorney fees

You were ordered to pay attorney's fees because you did not appear for the hearing. Is it fair? If you are the judge and the attorney for the other...

Can a witness be put on the stand during a summary judgment hearing?

A motion for summary judgment is a motion filed by one of the parties to a lawsuit who is seeking to obtain a judgment on all or part of the case...