Writing and responding to letters can be expensive. If you feel that the opposing side is sending letters that are not particularly relevant and do...

She can testify. Anyone who has relevant evidence about a matter can potentially testify in that matter. Therefore, if she has evidence that is...

Which takes precedence, a civil court date or deployment as an emergency response official?

More details would be needed to fully answer but your best bet is to contact the court and the opposing party to request a change in date if you...

Attorneys can provide limited representation. This allows a Plaintiff to represent themselves pro se with professional advice and counsel. The...

Can a process server serve a summons on the debtor or her lawyer in the building where the creditor meeting takes place?

There is no prohibition on serving a debtor with a summons at the location of a creditor meeting. Process servers can be quite clever and...

I received an eviction summons for a trial for an LLC. Who can appear in court on behalf of the LLC and what should they bring?

An attorney must appear on behalf of a business entity. That attorney will be prepared with all relevant evidence with regards to any valid...

Do I have to appear on court?

Subpoenas are mandatory and require your presence. It does not matter if you were originally told that you would not have to appear, or if you do...

Do cases that are related, but not consolidated, require all parties be served with all documents in all the cases?

Parties in simply related cases are not required to be served. As a practical matter, it would be difficult to determine how sufficiently “related”...

DO THE FLORIDA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE ALSO APPLY FOR ACTIONS TRIED IN FEDERAL COURT?

There is an entirely different set of procedural rules used in federal court. They are called the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. There are...

I have been in litigation for a civil matter. Now they are filing bankrupt. What can I do ?

Usually filing bankruptcy stays the claims of creditors and lawsuits while the bankruptcy is proceeding. You should consult with a bankruptcy...