Is not admissible evidence not allowed at trial or can it be argued not to be used in a motion or similar event?

If the evidence is not admissible there is a reason. Such evidence has limited or no value even in a motion. Reason: It may be tainted,...

In the past, defendant typically demanded written discovery--including depositions--of plaintiff first (sought when when filing his'her answer) and...

The New York homestead exemption applies to bankruptcy filings. More than that, it is geared to protect a debtor's personal residence, not a...

I am filing bankruptcy and I have 5 lawsuits against people who owe me money, what happens if I win money from them?

Speak in confidence with an experienced NJ bankruptcy attorney about all of your assets and liabilities, income and cash flow, BEFORE you file...

I want to give my mother money to buy a condo (as a primary residence) and she just finished a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy.

Post-petition gifts are not per se discloseable. The rule you may be thinking of pertains to inheritances within six months of filing. On the other...

Do I owe for attorney charges incurred after my civil case was dismissed? I never signed retainers for him to continue.

Mr. Nathanson is correct. A lawyer-client relationship is one of principal-agent. It typically is not contingent on the outcome. The legal work...

If a named defendant in a civil lawsuit was not deposed during discovery period, would they be able to testify at trial/hearing?

It is not required but typically employed. Deadlines can be extended upon consent or with court order.

Reasons to schedule a conference?

If by "conference" you mean a court conference the answer is almost certainly no in the first instance. Parties should avoid involving the court...

Motion to Compel in New Jersey

Civil litigation often proceeds slowly. Absent prejudice, the Superior Court for Atlantic County will likely entertain the motion to compel....

Does a jdc have to serve me with a summons/complaint first?

In order to vacate the judgment you need to go to the court where it was originally issued and file an order to show cause demonstrating both...