A defendant in a civil case is permitted to add a person as an additional defendant (or as a cross-claim defendant) if he believes that person is...

Is there a way for a pro-se litigant in a florida code enforcement hearing and subsequent appeal to recover costs ?

Your time, effort and aggravation are not compensable. The term "costs" typically refers to actual out-of-pocket expenses directly relating to the...

I filed a motion for civil contempt/ enforcement in May,2016. It was served on my ex a few days later. I received a letter .

Different judges have different procedures for hearing and determining contempt motions. You will need to familiarize yourself with the rules,...

What happens with court case due too courthouse being closed ?

The hearing will be rescheduled by the court and you will receive an order with the new date and time. It may be wise to call the judge's judicial...

Could I stand and defend for myself and be a defendant on my own case if I got keratoconus do I need a lawyer

Whether you should defend yourself against a lawsuit involves many considerations other than the possible impact of an eye condition. At the very...

Are the questions on cross examination limited to the things I testify to in direct?

Your question raises precisely the sort of issue that should be discussed in detail with your attorney. Although cross-examination is not supposed...

If someone receives a subpoena but it was not giving to you by hands and don't show up to court can you still get in trouble?

This question cannot be answered without more facts. It makes no sense to say that someone "received" a subpoena but is not aware of it. That...

Can I add more questions other than the ones taken at deposition to question my former husband at trial?

With all due respect, learning the "terms" will be of no benefit to you at the trial. Depositions are devices used to gather facts. They do not...

Opposing counsel seeking attorney fees stating his client can't pay, but I can?

Both parties are entitled to pursue various forms of discovery under the rules. However, you are at a distinct disadvantage if the other party is...

The court is handling this as a standard surplus disbursement hearing. Hire an attorney for the sole purpose of covering the hearing. That...