What does filing a declaratory judgment mean?

A declaratory judgment clarifies and "declares" what the rights of the litigants are, without ordering relief. However, such a judgment is still...

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What is time frame to answer a summary judgement?

Look at your state's rules of civil procedure, specifically the rule applying to summary judgment motions. In my state, the movant files the...

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Can I get all my records back from lawyer after everything is settled and he no longer represents me

A client is entitled to his/her file once legal representation has ended. Keep in mind, however, that while most documents and correspondence are...

Can i get a continuance on a traffic violation.

At least one continuance is likely. Usually, upon your showing proof that you renewed your tags and are current on all DMV fees, the DA will...

Forming an LLC, do I need an operating agreement or just the articles of incorporation

You need both Articles of Organization and an operating agreement (the latter preferably in writing, even if that is not strictly required). Use...

What can be happen of you go 20 mile over the speed limit?

Losing your license for a year is a possibility, but you can probably avoid that outcome if you have a good traffic defense lawyer and an otherwise...

Do Requests for Poriduction of Documents need to be verified?

Typically, the document productions themselves are not verified, but written responses to the requests will be if their substance contains content...

When you have filed two separate court cases against the same defendant but you are willing to voluntary dismiss only one

This can be complicated, and really requires an thorough, in-person discussion with a civil litigation lawyer, with the pleadings, motions and...

What is the legal implications of someone selling property from the estate of the deceased before probate has been filed?

As you intuited, selling a deceased person's effects before they have been properly probated is a huge no-no. I would acquire...