How to find low cost Expert Witness

A lot of this will depend upon the case. However, an expert can testify based upon their years of experience in an area. Thus, they do not need to...

This is a tough question for anyone to answer. First, litigation is inherintly messy. Second, clients regularly believe that they have a straight...

Civil case not small claims. judgment for under $500 and $405 costs. motion to vacate strike/tax costs timely filed.

Assuming that the judgment for $500 was filed, it is not questionable. However, the additional cost of $405 can not be collected until the Memo of...

As a basic premiss, the Court has lost jurisdiction over this matter now that it has been dismissed. You woul have to seek to reopen the matter...

What to do when court filing rules are violated?

Courts often have discretion to extend time periods for responses or to open up matters that have already been decided. In most cases, this is...

I was mailed a notice of deposition. I am the defendant (pro se). I did not get served a subpeona. Do I still have to attend.

In most states, a party is already subject to the jurisdition of the court once served with the summons and complaint. Such that, serving you with...

To start, I must advise you that it is very difficult to give advise without know all of the facts. You can always stop a deposition and leave, but...

Need help finding a rule.

Hi....I do not know the Rankin Rule, but there are plenty of free search engines that can help you. The best that I know of is Google Scholar. You...

How can you effectively present your evidence on a amended complaint ?

The question is very vague, but it apears that you are trying to amend a complaint that was no correct on the first filing. If you are close to...

Is it permissable for a lawyer to correspond with the judge in a civil case without copying the other side?

Generally, this is not permissible, and it is called exparte contact. However, there are circumstances where it is allowed. These times include...