How to Delay a Motion for Summary Judgment

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A summary judgment is a judge's verdict rendered before the end of a trial on the merit of the plaintiff's case. In making a summary judgment, he is actually judging the worth of that plaintiff's case and he ultimately either finds that case worthwhile or dismisses it. Of course, a lawyer may use a

How to File a Petition

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A petition is a formal request that is made to an authority in writing. In the United States, petitions are usually legal documents from groups or individuals who want to have a case heard before a court. For example, an individual may file a Tax Court petition if he feels the Internal Revenue Servi

Michigan Felony Sentencing Guidelines

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Sentencing guidelines aid a judge in imposing the appropriate punishment when a defendant is convicted of a crime. In Michigan, the Felony Sentencing Guidelines set forth a scoring system based on the circumstances of the current crime, as well as the defendant's prior criminal history.

California Law on Videotape Depositions

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A deposition is sworn testimony given by a witness outside of court before trial. In California, depositions may be taped and video-recorded to be played back during trial under California Civil Code 2025.220 et seq. Depositions are used as a tool during discovery and as evidence during trial.

How to Claim Mineral Rights on Abandoned Land in Texas

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There is no abandoned land in Texas. Somebody or some entity owns deed to the property and its mineral rights, according to Lawon Boatner, manager of the Unclaimed Property Division in the Comptroller's Office State of Texas. There are four ways to claim mineral rights: Purchase or lease the mineral

How do I Find a Court Date in Boulder Colorado?

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Job interviews, first dates and court hearings are only a few important events that you do not want to miss. If you forget one of these important dates, many aspects of your life are affected: You don't get the job, you won't find a meaningful relationship, and you could be held in contempt. Fortuna

Civil Court Fact Sheets

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Most civil cases are resolved before they go to trial. Those that don't settle, however, follow a procedure that is close to the criminal trial process, but with a few significant differences. For example, the verdict is neither guilty nor not guilty, and the judgment usually involves financial rest

How to Subpoena Documents in Oregon

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Subpoenas are nationwide legal orders mandated by court judges. Subpoenas may demand that a person show up in court and appear on the stand on a specified day or that certain materials or evidence be presented during a trial. In Oregon, a lawyer must sign a petition to subpoena---unless you are repr

How to Get a Note From Doctor to Get Out of Jury Duty

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Jury duty is not only compulsory, it's also your responsibility as an American citizen. The United States Constitution promises the right to a jury trial, and the court system needs citizens to make that happen. Sometimes, though, jury duty simply doesn't work for a person. If you're too sick or hav

What Is a Motion of Judgment?

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A motion of judgment, also called a motion for summary judgment, is a form filed by a party in a lawsuit. The party that makes this motion states that all factual issues are resolved and that the case does not need to be tried. This motion eliminates the need for a jury to resolve an issue, because

How to File a Fraud Motion After a Case Is Closed

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In most civil cases, a case is closed after the parties settle, or a judgment is entered. After entry of judgment, either the judgment creditor attempts to collect, or the opposing party appeals the decision. In the event that the prevailing party practiced a fraud upon the court, the losing party c

Court Reporting in Arkansas

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To become a court reporter in Arkansas, you must submit a complete application to the Board of Certified Court Reporter Examiners in Little Rock. You must then pass a certification exam, which is typically held at the University of Arkansas Bowen School of Law. Upon signing the use of electronic equ

What Is the Job of a Court Reporter?

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A court reporter is responsible for maintaining an accurate record of court proceedings. Because many legal proceedings, especially appeals, rely exclusively on the court reporter's transcript, the court reporter is one of the most important people in the courtroom and she must be highly skilled and

How to Write or Draft Interrogatories

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In the process of legal discovery, interrogatories serve as an initial step of data and information collection that can be used to later to ask pinpointed questions in depositions and/or in trial. The function of interrogatories requires the recipient to respond in writing to questions put forward b

How to File an Objection to a Motion for Continuance

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A Motion for Continuance is a motion that the court postpone a hearing or trial of a matter. Either party may move to continue. When a party moves to continue, the adversary party is entitled to object to the motion. To object, you must file a formal objection to the motion with the court. Some cour

Types of Court Petitions

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When a person has legal problems, he may choose to make a formal request to a court to change the situation. This request is called a petition. There are a number of different petitions that may be made in court, depending on the type of case and the type of court.

How to File a Notice of Petition

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A notice of petition is a legal document that informs parties that a litigant has filed a petition with the court. It lists the type of petition, the date on which it was filed and the party that presented it to the court. Notices of petition also list the date and time on which the matter will be h

How to Get Court Records on an Inmate

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The task of obtaining court records for inmates requires a patient approach combined with diligence and detail. The wide-ranging records for each inmate contain information regarding court proceedings, police reports, witness statements and even personal inventory. Though you can pursue this informa

Laws on a Juvenile Testifying in a Court of Law

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Because of the way the U.S. Constitution is written, a party brought to court due to an accusation or complaint has the right to examine witnesses and bring his own identified witnesses to support his argument. This right is not limited to calling upon adults; juveniles can be required to testify in

Levels of the State Court System

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State-court systems have various levels, with trial courts forming the foundations.Fotodesign Holzhauser/Creatas/Getty ImagesState-court systems vary greatly from state to state. Usually there is a lower trial court where all cases begin. Appeals usually go to appellate state courts. ...