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Is there any point in the course of a lawsuit that the court would NOT allow me to switch lawyers or switch to pro se?
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Answered on May 02, 2017
You should be ok. Rules give parties significant leeway to fire their lawyers. But be prepared. Court may not extend dates for you.
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I recently received a request for dismissal with prejudice documents from my attorney meaning the case is closed correct?
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Answered on May 02, 2017
Attorney receives settlement funds and deposits them in trust. Once funds clear, he files the stipulation of dismissal (or the other side does) and...
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Is there a Test / Method to determine if a Document Request during Discovery is Relevant?
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Answered on May 02, 2017
Agree with counsel below. To take it a step further, some states are making it more difficult to obtain documents because attorneys have been...
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Regarding amending according to proof at trial--if the judge has never heard this done before and seeks authority, what is it?
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Answered on May 02, 2017
Question is rather confusing. If I understand you correctly, courts typically have discretion to conform the evidence to a proper claim. For...
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How do I get my name taken of an adversary complaint?
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Answered on May 02, 2017
This is confusing. Are you saying you're liable or not liable for the debt? If you're liable, settle it. If not, move to dismiss. Good luck.
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If i was granted a default hearing and court date can the judge take that away the day of court?
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Answered on May 02, 2017
I agree with both counsel. Get a lawyer. Forget judge bias. They hear hundreds of those cases a month and prefer to decide them on the merits.
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Civil lawsuit - Please answer
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Answered on May 02, 2017
If you plan to appear and contest the lawsuit, you should contact the plaintiffs and see if they'll let you hold off answering the original...
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What is the outcome at Trial when a Witness shows, but the victim doesn't??
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Answered on May 02, 2017
Depends. In some jurisdictions, the prosecutor will move forward without the victim. You should consult with a MI criminal attorney to see if you...
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Can l ask the judge to affirm his decision granted plaintiff judgment, defendant never responded.
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Answered on May 02, 2017
You're gonna hate this answer but "it depends." No attorney here will be able to answer this question without reviewing the pleadings. Sounds like...
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When is it considered conflict of interest
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Answered on May 02, 2017
No. Not a conflict of interest. I agree with attorney Campbell. If it's not too late, you might consider filing a Notice of Change of Judge. I...
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