I was served a summons on Nov 17. The summons specifically states that it must be served by Nov 12. What are my options?

You may file a motion to quash service. But, before you do, consider whether the motion is merely to cause delay. Carroll County judges, sitting in...

Does a pro se litigant have to request leave of court before filing a motion to quash a subpoena duces tecum?

The short answer is "no". In fact, the Doctor may file a motion raising his or her own objection to producing the records. But, this is all subject...

My mother's current Assisted Living Facility is asking residents to sign a new agreement and a mandatory arbitration agreement.

No one can be forced to sign an arbitration agreement or forced to enter an arbitration agreement. But, that's not the end of the problem. All the...

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In civil trials, is the plaintiff liable for proving each of the counts (alleged facts) illustrated in the complaint?

A Plaintiff meets the burden of proof in a case when he or she produces enough evidence to make it more likely than not that what is claimed is so....

Is a plaintiff bound by filings that occurs after the attorney announces to plaintiff that he withdraws from the representation.

Your question is a little unclear at certain points. What is clear, though, is that an attorney may not withdraw from a pending case without leave...

I have an open family court case. I served 2 requests for production of documents and 2 sets of interrogatories.

It is common for courts to limit the number of interrogatories propounded. Most sub parts are counted as separate interrogatories. If what you...

What is meant by request for relief

Courts do not roam around looking for problems to solve or things to correct. They must be asked to do somthing. Thus, courts are asked, for...

You raise an interesting question. Adhesion agreements to arbitrate "disputes" are getting to the point of being more the rule than the exception....

My lawyer received a first set of interrogatory requests. Responded and asked for an extension without informing me. Is this ok?

A lawyer has a duty to communicate all material information to a client in a timely manner. Frankly, what you relate does not seem to me, without...

As many litigants learn everyday, there are no slam dunks. Your question contains far too few facts to provide any definative answers. You need to...