When there is litigation and "Discovery", do the opposing parties get to add any documents after seeing the other side's stuff?

If the court ordered an "all discovery closure" date, then a judge should not allow the evidence to be admitted at trial. However, judges...

Expense reimbursement on wedding trip/ceremony

I agree this is a contract question. You should ask her to pay for half of the wedding expenses overseas. If she does not agree, you should...

How do i make sure contractor finshes the job

Your question is difficult to answer because you haven't provided any information regarding the terms of the contract, why the local contractor has...

No, you should not file a motion to quash the interrogatories unless discovery has been "closed." Typically each party is allowed to serve a...

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IF I a pro se to my own civil case, am I able to ask to speak to the judge in his chambers?

No, not unless the attorneys from the opposing side are also present. "Pro se" means that you are representing yourself in the matter. It doesn't...

Default judgment

In general, judges usually are willing to grant extensions of time if you have a good reason for requesting the extension. You should bring...

Hello, my husband was attacked from behind by a complete stranger on a Chicago street while driving a cab. He stepped out of the

You are represented by an attorney, so no attorney on AVVO can offer you legal advice or guidance. You need to call your attorney and have him/her...

Can an employer audit an employee without their knowledge?

An employee should assume that their work is being reviewed by their employer at all times. After all, the employee works for the employer! ...

Speeding ticket

You should definitely consult a lawyer who handles traffic matters to find out what your options are and what the best approach is. Many lawyers...

It doesn't make sense why the jeweler won't fix your rings. One would think that a reputable jeweler would care about satisfying its customers and...