The petition remains valid. If the defendants did not answer at the state court level, their obligation to answer will be governed by the federal...

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Can a judge order witnesses to come back when a hearing is rescheduled without a trial date?

Have the court swear in the witnesses, which subjects them to the court's jurisdiction until they are released, and have the court advise them that...

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You don't automatically lose MSJ by not showing up at hearing?

In theory, the argument cannot control the court's ruling, which must be based on the evidence and written papers. But practically speaking, the...

Call the lawyer and ask what is going on. He is probably withdrawing but you should not have to have another lawyer explain that to you. And if he...

My car broke down in November of 2013. The guy still has my car. Can I sue both parties?

You can sue both the pastor and the mechanic. The fact pattern you describe will support claims for breach of contract, conversion, theft liability...

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What should I do if I was falsely accused of something I did not do?

The focus of my colleagues on a criminal defense lawyer is well taken if there is an active investigation by the authorities. But I am more focused...

Can I send my insurance money to collector and sue my attorney?

I definitely agree that more information is needed. Did you have a written agreement granting the lawyer a contingent interest in your claim? Those...

Being sued by Insurance Company

You should probably contact the Houston Volunteer Lawyer Program or other program to get a lawyer to help you with this. If the suit is filed in...

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I do not see any exposure for libel or defamation in sending a communication to the lawyer (and only the lawyer). That exposure would come from...

The parties do not have to file their pretrial disclosures together. But even if they did, the parties don't have to agree on what the other will...