Once you file a counterclaim, does it automatically goes before a judge?

If your counterclaim can stand on its own independent of the main claim, a dismissal of the main suit will not have the effect of dismissing your...

I am going to have served a 1st amended complaint on defendants counsel today by a licensed server. Do I need to have a summons

Where the parties have already appeared, it is a common practice to serve amended pleadings by simply mail serving the document. A new summons is...

Can a complaint be dismissed with prejudice by demur at a Case Management Conference?

My guess is that the hearing on the demurrer was set for the same day as CMC. (Even if they were originally scheduled for different days,...

I'm being sued by the other party's insurance company...what to do?

Presumably your dad's insurance company paid to have your dad's car repaired under his collision coverage. Your dad probably also has liability...

I was in a car accident 6years ago that wasn't my fault. Is it too late to sue or do anything now?

The link provided in the previous response seems to indicate that the applicable statute of limitations in Michigan is the 2 year statute as...

My injury was due to damaged property while i was at work.

Please see an explanation of third party claim below: In many instances, an injured worker’s sole remedy against his or her employer is to file...

Litigation question on ethics

Yes. In fact, I have participated in formal mediations where the mediator suggested that the parties talk directly with each other in order to cut...

Normally you cannot simply serve a subpoena on a out-of-state witness. For example, if a California litigant wants to serve a deposition subpoena...

Our mortgage company's attorney contacted us, to get us to drop our law suite. How should I handle this matter?

Since you filed a mortgage fraud suit, I assume you have an attorney representing you. Refer the matter to your attorney. Your question does not...

Can a affidavit be use to get case dismised before trial

This is a very general question, but the short answer is yes. For example, a defendant can file a motion for summary judgment supported by...

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