Should the judge tell the parties when motions will be heard?

Anytime a lawyer appears in court before a Judge, or even the law secretary, s/he should be fully versed in the facts of the case and be prepared...

Motion procedure?

Either the opposition will submit papers and you may request time to reply, or; the opposition will request an adjournment and you may state your...

Question about Summary Judgment, Suffolk County, NY Civil?

If you were named in the suit and you were served with the Summons and Complaint and you failed to answer, then the judgment was likely entered...

Can I sue for attorney costs incurred while defending a commercial lease?

If you are being sued for attorneys fees on the basis that the terms of the lease provide for recovery of legal fees, then you may certainly...

Should I bring a lawyer with me to court?

I would imagine the response on this message board will be unanimous. Yes. #LegalQ&A

Whoever notices first goes first, but the defendant has the first opportunity to serve a notice together with its Answer. Often other discovery...

I have a lease ending mid August in a home one family home I rent long island. owner says he's selling the home in few months.

Time to start looking for a new place to live and start packing. Once the lease expires, the landlord can commence eviction proceedings against...

You can and you should unless you are represented by a lawyer who should appear on your behalf. #LegalQ&A

File the motion to dismiss within the time frame allowed for filing the answer. If your motion is denied you will then be able to file the answer...

If the debt has not yet been incurred, and if it may not be dischargeable, there would have to be other factors to determine the benefits of a...