In New York: Are filing deadlines extended when the Court has an emergency closure for weather-related reasons?

The deadline will only be extended if the last day to file is not available. Since there are 28 days in February this year, you have until...

You return the original pleadings with a Notice of Rejection stating the reason for the rejection and file with the clerk together with an...

Not trusting the DNA results I recieved

DNA results are 99.999999999% accurate. It is possible that there was an error with the sample provided or chain of custody, but DNA doesn't...

Default judgment timeline

March 21, 2017 would be the correct answer in your scenario. The defendant will likely not be penalized for answering late, so long as the...

Is a magistrate judge a dor?

That is one confusing question! #LegalQ&A

How do I respond to a Note of Issue considering the state of pre trial conference activities?

You should submit an objection/opposition stating that it is premature. #LegalQ&A

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How can a judge issue a judgment/decision without the defendants answering?

It is possible that either the papers were defective on its face or that you failed to meet your burden of establishing a cause of action upon...

With Prejudice

It sounds as if you are seeking a decision on the merits based upon there being no judicial issues. However, if the defendant does not have an...

Employer not paying salary

I suggest you stop working for free and find a new job that pays. Then, sue your former employer for unpaid labor. #LegalQ&A

I built a dormer.

It sounds as if you agreed to pay for illegal construction to a house in exchange for your ability to live there. You acknowledge that you owed...