Personal injury lawsuit just closed the depositon 2 months ago case in law divison does it go to mediation before trial

"Closed the deposition" does not have any meaning to any of us. If all discovery was formally closed, trial is near. Conversely, finishing a party...

Can I drop a civil small claims case?

The plaintiff can certainly dismiss his case and judges are happy when they do. Show up on your court date and inform the judge that you would...

Can an Illinois 17 year old request to have primary placement changed? Custodial parent says no to request.

You have an attorney, you should listen to him/her. Court moves very slowly and your son is only a year away from being 18. If the circumstances...

Association suing for unpaid dues

Though I agree with attorney Napleton that the answer to your question depends on the association's governing documents, it is extremely common for...

David verses Goliath in civil litigation matters?

Corporations need lawyers, there is no such thing as pro se for an entity. You should be prepared to pay the attorney hourly unless he/she is...

I want to know if I can sue this place I was in? I had a fight and now all the people their are taking bad about me and my wife.

People are free to say "bad things" about each other. Now, if they are making factually false and damaging statements about you, you may be able to...

Is my condo association responsible for damage done to my unit when building engineers/workers enter without first notifying me?

It is unusual for a condominium association to enter an owner's unit without first contacting the owner and then causing all this damage. Were you...

If the lease says you are responsible for the water bill, then it is your responsibility. I'm assuming this is either a single family home or...

Are plaintiffs generally successful in barring a defendant from speaking to third parties about an ongoing case?

I've never seen it happen in any of my cases. I hear it is possible in trade secrets cases. Sometimes judges grant protective orders regarding...

The RLTO is not clear; can I take the rent and cleaning fee from the security deposit since she claims she had bedbugs?

I would normally tell you to consult a lawyer, but that would cost more than the $300 you want to deduct. As a practical matter, it probably isn't...