How important is expert testimony

An expert witness gives testimony to provide information to the trier of fact (judge or jury) that might not be understood by lay people without...

How to find trials attorneys are working?

Some states have computerized dockets that are accessible by attorneys and others (depending upon the court rules). It may be that these types of...

Which rights, constitutional or civil have been violated when a circuit court trial judge ignores higher court rulings?

Your remedy is in an appeal or petition for alternative writ of mandamus. I would not expect relief from the latter. All a writ of mandamus can do...

My civil federal case has been under advicement for more than 90 days when will the judge decide the outcome?

Many federal judges just have too many cases to dispose of promptly. I am sure that there are criminal matters that have priority over your civil...

The court has filed a "housekeeping" order. There has apparently been a delay in the filing of the judgment that was confessed. Therefore, the...

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Can your lawyer get the court date set at a different date so you have time to prepare

A reset of a court date is up to the judge. However, with good cause, such requests are generally granted, depending upon the history of the case...

Representing myself in a lawsuit I filed, can I drop the case without issue to myself?

You can file a motion to dismiss. If you are so inclined, I would suggest that you call the adverse attorney and tell him or her that you would...

Being subpoenaed to appear in court

If you have been served with a true subpoena only and not a summons and complaint, you must honor the subpoena and appear as specified. The...

I recommend going to the courthouse and asking for access to the court file with the case name and number that appears on the summons. With the...

The rescheduling most likely took place as a result of a conflict with the judge's schedule or at the request of one of the lawyers. Your lawyer...