What is the preferred name for a "motion court" before a civil case is assigned to a new judge for trial?

In New York motion and trial practice the correct terms are motion part and trial part.

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What do I need to respond to the adverse party's cross motion?

First, you need to reply to the certification in opposition to your motion to reconsider. Second, you must respond to the cross-motion (likely...

How to settle a case as a defendant?

Dismissal with prejudice protects you from being sued again on the identical facts. You want a general release that says that plaintiff is...

Can a new attorney enter into a law division case 1 week before a scheduled trial date?

The answer depends on total facts and circumstances. Public policy favors parties being represented by independent legal counsel.

Do you need to be ADA compliant if not open to the public?

Re-posting to Administrative Law. There are many resource online and elsewhere respecting ADA compliance. There are architects, planners and...

This is not a criminal trial where you get to invoke the fifth amendment to escape incriminating yourself. You can stay mum but that will likely...

In a civil case, do the litigants submit written arguments to the judge(as on "Judge Judy") before the proceedings commence?

Motions and pleadings are written submissions that form the basis of the record of what the judges typically consider in deciding disputes. The...

What would happen if i was to fight a pregnant women back in self defense?.

Are you looking for trouble? Keep it civil. Avoid all physical contact. By your very question you hope to justify "self defense" In advance. Don't...

Who pays the cost of a deposition?

Look at your fee agreement and ask your lawyer about the charge. Often deposition transcript fees are split between plaintiff and defendant.

If the court wants a list of pleadings for the final pretrial conference, are "pleadings" everything in the case file?

Pleadings are complaint, answer, counterclaim, reply, demand for BP and BP. Term is defined in CPLR Article 30. Get a lawyer to help you.