Is it possible to re-schedule a hearing?

If you are represented by counsel, it would be inappropriate for you to contact the court directly.

I got sued but did not get served. What can I do?

If you have not been served, how do you know you have been sued? Once you are served, you must answer the lawsuit. That said, a lien and a...

A party must be given an opportunity to be heard before sanctions can be imposed. Therefore, an ex parte application for sanctions is never...

Can I sue a mortician for not telling us how my family member died

Determining cause of death is not a mortician's job. You need to be contacting the coroner or the attending physician.

Fighting over service issues is a waste of time and money. Unless you have been prejudiced by some defect in service, the best practice is to...

Can a lawyer represent you for a lawsuit for property damage claim only in a car accident?

Yes, you may have a lawyer represent you in a property-damage-only case in Superior Court. The question is whether it is economically viable to...

A demurrer assumes that the facts pleaded in the Complaint are true; it does not admit them. It's a claim that **even if** the plaintiff's...

In a small claims appeal, if a party is represented by counsel, does the party have to appear?

So long as the plaintiff or his lawyer is present, the trial can proceed. If a non-party witness has personal knowledge of the relevant facts, that...

Written response to motion for sanction vs personal appearance in court to orally defend myself?

You cannot simply appear in court and make your argument. That argument must be set forth in a written opposition to the pending motion. As far as...

The sanctions award can be enforced against you like a judgment. Its payment (or non-payment) should not be an issue in the pending litigation.