Damages can always be contested on a timely appeal. If the damages were legally incorrect, or factually unsupported, and you objected to the...

It's rare to win because the other side fails to answer. Any default judgment, or summary judgment, entered because the other side didn't answer...

Public defenders are some of the savviest criminal defense lawyers in any community. They have constant experience. They are, usually, horrendously...

I don't know the answer. It's probably 30 days, not 24 hours. But I wouldn't bet on it. The prudent thing to do is to file your 1203 and 137...

I do not believe there is a specific rule. But you've efiled, right. So just print out the copies and mail them in. Then call the clerk and say you...

Congratulations! Winning even when you opponent is absent is not nothing. Now, step two, collecting. There are multiple documents and steps...

Excellent question. There are two types of "possession": Actual and Constructive. With actual possession, the knife is in your hand or pocket....

Excellent question on an issue that has tripped up many talented lawyers. As you note, a final judgment for money cannot be enforced -- no action...

If you are asking about whether the case goes back to the same judge trial court after the appeal is over, the answer is generally, "yes." But if...

No, you don't have to answer if you're contesting service of process. In fact, if you do anything other than contesting service, like filing an...