Cplr 2101 issue

Who signed the affidavit of service? If it was the defendant, the service is defective, and it is as though he never filed his motion. I would...

Have there been cases recently of police corruption as far as Long Island police gauging by making arrests at end of shift?

I disagree with you. You broke the law - you drove under the influence. Why did you reject a urine test? And you don't even deny that you...

Is my husband entitled to my malpractice settlement which was prior to my marriage?

There is a possible exception to that - if you commingled the money from the settlement, that is, you used the settlement money to help pay marital...

Answering/objection to motion for summary judgement,

A tax return isn't notarized when you file it with the IRS, and you won't add anything to the return by having it notarized now. When you submit...

If I have an existing lawsuit against a judge, can that judge be assigned to a new case I am in?; should be there be a recusal?

Save yourself some time - judges have complete immunity for whatever they do as judges. Your case will be dismissed at some point, way before you...

What is the best action to take against a car dealership that refuses to refund dmv over charges?

Call the CT Attorney General, and file a complaint. You can do this while your small claim is pending. In your complaint to the AG, lay...

Only what are called "judicial subpoenae" have to be issued by the court clerk.

How long should I wait before filing a default motion in my case?

If you know the name of the Asst. AG, call him or her, and follow it up with a letter. The AG's office rarely defaults on a case, so a judge is...

Do I respond to a reply to counterclaim?

You must correct (with an amended answer) everything that is not accurate, and repeat the counterclaim if it still holds, and your affirmative...

Doing all the legal work yourself in your own case considered illegal? (If your not a licensed lawyer)

Yes, with very few exceptions, a plaintiff may represent him/herself for all purposes, including trial. Someone not a lawyer cannot represent...