Recent questions tagged court

Description : Transfer of divorce case?

Last Answer : You need to contact a lawyer right away.

Description : What do I need in order to sue someone?

Last Answer : You can sue “John Does” but you need at least one known entity as a respondent. Otherwise, there is no point in a suit.

Description : Have you ever had to testify in court?

Last Answer : No, but I am currently on a path to having to do just that. We’ll see if the case actually makes it to court. I don’t know what is going to happen.

Description : If you're in court for child support and the mother doesnt show up and you request full custody, can you take your child home that day?

Last Answer : I think that CPS with take the children seeing neither are fit parents.

Description : When swearing an oath in court, why does it have to be the right hand that is raised?

Last Answer : So many jokes, so little time. I have no idea really though.

Description : What are people thinking when they come to court dressed like they're going to a night club?

Last Answer : That they look good?

Description : How are the judgements on the "Judge" TV shows enforced?

Last Answer : answer:From wikipedia regarding how Judge Judy works: If the parties agree to be on the show and sign a waiver, agreeing that arbitration in Sheindlin's court is final and cannot be pursued ... is an exchange of property, Sheindlin signs an order and a sheriff or marshal oversees the exchange.

Description : Are the Litigants on the Judges court shows paid anything?

Last Answer : Everyone is paid. Also, whatever fines the judge decides one party owes another, the show pays.

Description : If I am called to court as a witness, what is my dress code?

Last Answer : Talk to the lawyer. There are programs that can help get you proper attire.

Description : What's different about Juvenile court?

Last Answer : The judges are fluent in juvenile law.

Description : Has anyone ever received a ticket for having a pine tree air freshener on their mirror?

Last Answer : Wow. I didn’t even know you aren’t allowed to have them on there (i don’t have it..but still). I would imagine this law, if it exists, is not very well known. And so you should be able to plead that and fight it in court. The traffic law also varies w/ state. What state are you in?

Description : Is it right for the court to take $400,070 from an innocent investor for investing $400,000 and making $70 on it?

Last Answer : a tough one but i can see a case for it. if you buy into a mutual fund, all fund participants share in gains and losses (assume a single class of share), i.e. no one person gains or loses more ... called a fund). just playing devil's advocate because if it wa me, i'd disclaim all of the above :)

Description : What would you do, if your daughter called you and had said, "Mama, some man just grab me by the throat and started strangling me?

Last Answer : answer:Ultimately, she needs to do whatever will get her over the trauma she experienced. She may have the feeling that this was a flukey incident with someone who is crazy but isn't likely to ... and make a recommendation. The other thing to remember is that she can always drop the charges later.

Description : How to Full Court Press

Last Answer : How to Full Court Press In the game of basketball, most coaches preach the importance of defense. One particularly effective defensive strategy employed by bench tacticians is the full court ... , stamina and good teamwork. Master this defensive scheme and score easy transition basket yourselves.