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Is there a limit to the amount of time a Landlord can raise as an issue an old housing court case litigated against a tenant?
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Answered on April 30, 2016
It would be important to know the facts. Usually "old cases" are not relevant for "new cases." The only facts that are relevant for the "new case"...
Is it unethical to request a settlement offer and mention that litigating he case may be very expensive?
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Answered on April 30, 2016
It is not unethical to offer a settlement, and it is a fact that litigation is expensive therefore it is not unethical to mention that relevant fact.
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Is it unethical to use dramatic language in a complaint if the complaint contains accurate facts?
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Answered on April 25, 2016
It depends on what you mean by dramatic. If the drama has resulted in a representation of the facts that is not entirely accurate then you have...
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Do lawyers share the case law they plan to reference in support of their case in discovery?
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Answered on April 24, 2016
Discovery is for information and documentation from opposing parties. Case law is not part of discovery. An attorney will cite case law in support...
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A hearing was scheduled without any notification to me, a self-litigant, may I reschedule the hearing so that I may attend?
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Answered on April 24, 2016
Ecourts should give you some indication of what the hearing is about. As a party to the action, you can also view the court file. You can contact...
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Do the lawfirm that was representing me , which I no longer want represent me, because the case is taking too long and costing n
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Answered on April 16, 2016
You would need to inform you attorney who would request permission from the court to withdraw. Before you do that however, you should consider...
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What can happen if someone got served for court in the state of Georgia but lives in the state of Texas and is unable to attend?
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Answered on April 16, 2016
He should be able to submit a request to testify electronically. If he has arrears then he would be eligible for a court appointed attorney for a...
Does an amended complaint require an affidavit of service?
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Answered on April 16, 2016
Any pleading requires an affidavit of service.
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Can a Trial Brief be emailed and not serve by Mail?
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Answered on April 09, 2016
E-mailing is acceptable if the parties have agreed to it.
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Can you dismiss case when defendant has not been served paperwork?
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Answered on April 09, 2016
You question is unclear, however lack of proper service is a defense to actions. Additionally it sounds as though there may be an issue of...
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