When filing a pretrial memo to the judge and the lawsuit has two defendants should each defendant prepare a separate memorandum?

You can’t unless you are a licensed attorney. That would constitute practicing law without a license and the judge will not consider your...

No. You must have someone authorized to serve process in the state of its domicile serve the papers in accordance with that state's laws.

How can I find out why I am being served

Look up your name on the clerk of the courts case search page on its website.

Is the landlord responsible for tenant’s damage furniture ruined in a flood?

It depends on why and how the flood occurred. Was due to poor maintenance? Was it foreseeable? A landlord is not an insurer but it must maintain...

Do I need a lawyer for closing on a new build house?

It would be wise to retain an attorney. This is likely to be the biggest investment you ever make. The expense of hiring a lawyer now will pale in...

If you are involved in a lawsuit can you release your depositions on the internet? Not just your personal depositions. All

There is nothing stopping you unless a gag order has been entered.

I’m a flooring contractor in southern Illinois, can I legally write in my contract on refinishing that a deposit non-refundable?

Under common law you are entitled to charge a reasonable cancellation fee. It must be proportionate however. There are municipal...

I was served with a summons naming myself, and my company in a lawsuit, but the summons only names me personally?

Your company has always been sued. Formerly, a summons would have to name all defendants to be valid. The appellate court then ruled that a summons...

You cannot see documents online. You can however look at the docket entries by going to the clerk’s website and searching for the case you are...

Yes and no. A warrant will not be issued if you fail to respond to a summons. if you don’t,a judgment will likely be entered against you. After the...