Defendant has filed a verified answer admitting to all allegations in the Complaint, but has raised one affirmative defense.

A party cannot use his/her own pleading in support of a motion or an opposition, but can always use the opposing party's pleading in support of the...

Legal fees 150k, 16 moths and we haven't even taken a depo yet!!!!

As Ms. Young has indicated, we don't have enough information to determine if the fees here are unconscionable. I recommend that you sit down with...

I agree with the other two attorneys who have answered your question. I will add that, no, a continuance just means a delay, it does not mean they...

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Can you sue your university for their cafe's mistake in making false payments on meals towards students?

I agree with the other two attorneys who have posted. Your loss of lettuce and tomato on a sandwich does not warrant a lawsuit, by any stretch of...

There isn't a "motion" to deem the case related. You simply file a form, explaining how the cases are related. The court will use that to...

In many jurisdictions, the parties are required to meet and confer before a status hearing. That might be why the attorney is calling you. The...

Notaries ARE NOT officers of the court. Notaries only witness and then verify who signed a document. Defaults do not need to be notarized, so...

After recv'ing a Notice of Fee Due for Appeal Transcript indicating I owe "0" (fee waiver), how do I get a copy of transcript?

Generally, fee waivers apply only to court fees, not to transcript fees. In civil cases, you must pay for the transcript. There is a transcript...

What is the worst that can happen if my opening appellate brief doesn't meet the 14,000 word limit?

I agree with Ms. McCall. Hire an editor or a contract attorney to revise your brief. It is a very rare appeal that requires more than 14,000...

Do I need to serve 2 separate copies of motion and associated papers if the two parties are represented by the same attorney???

No. Your proof of service should show that the attorney is counsel for both of the parties.