Questions tagged [court]
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Fined and suspended license for not appearing on court when driver did not knew about it
This was an actual situation I witnessed, but I am doing the question in a generic format to avoid identifying parties.
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A driver was on a highway above the speed limit. The driver was ...
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What was the petitioner's argument for a rehearing of Harper v Hall?
I found the order issued by the North Carolina Supreme Court here: order for rehearing
The order notes:
The Rules of Appellate Procedure provide that a petition for rehearing “shall
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Can Administrative Subpoenas be Issued by Local Government Agencies in the US?
In the U.S. do local government agencies such as police departments or superior courts have the ability to issue administrative subpoenas, or is this power restricted to only federal government ...
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Difference between Magistrate court, Sessions Courts, & High Courts
In India, I've noticed that there are many types of Courts.
For example, within the same city, there are a few Magistrate courts, sessions courts, and a single High Court.
I understand we need more ...
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reasons for requesting virtual appearance post-COVID
An attorney friend wants to continue appearing in court virtually. The problem is that he is now (post-COVID shutdown) expected to appear in person. What are the acceptable reasons an attorney can ...
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Why would the court allow a defendant (in this case Derek Chauvin) to wear a suit at sentencing?
NPR reports:
[Convicted murderer Derek] Chauvin has been jailed since his guilty verdict. He will be in court
for Friday's sentencing hearing, wearing a suit rather than a
prisoner's uniform by a ...
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Why are electronic and photorecording devices prohibited in courtrooms?
Observers in open court hearings often must resort to taking notes by hand and making pencil sketches.
In the US we often see limited snippets of video footage on TV, and yet, there is still the ...
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What happens to unsecured debts which were secured in a Ch 13 bankruptcy when dropped?
In some cases in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, a secured debt can be partially converted to unsecured. For instance an automobile which was not purchased recently can be 'crammed down'
For instance a car ...
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How do I find the correct fine/fee/bail for a municipal code parking violation?
I received a citation for San Jose Municipal Code 11.36.290 which is for parking a commercial vehicle over 10,000 pounds in a residential area.
The fine was for $490, as well as the inclusion of a ...
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How do I know which District Court in my area to go to?
I see this list of district courts for my county:
http://access.tarrantcounty.com/en/civil-courts/district-courts.html
How do I know which one to go to? Can I just go to the closest one, or do I ...
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Do I get a letter asking to attend Traffic School, after paying traffic ticket online? (In california)
Last month, I got a speeding citation in California (County of Contra Costa). Then I got the ticket in the mail.
Ticket offered 2 options:
Pay the ticket (admission of guilt) = ~$240
Pay the ticket (...
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Does a litigant in person refer to their opponent’s barrister as their learned friends?
Title says it all. What does a lay litigant address their opposing barrister as in court?
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Do federal courts favor arbitration compared to state courts?
On OgleeTree.com I read this:
State courts historically have been more hostile to arbitration than
federal courts.
Do federal courts tend to favor arbitration over state courts? Aren't both federal ...
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Are motions made by a party in a single-party, unopposed case "ex parte"?
Some cases have only one side with only one party; there might, for example, be a petitioner, but no respondent or other affected party at the time of the action. An uncontested estate case with a ...
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Are involuntary commitment hearings under the NYS Mental Hygiene Law heard in the county or city court?
All in the title, unfortunately. Under the mental hygiene law one is entitled to a hearing following a 2-physician certification of involuntary treatment worthiness. What type of court is this type of ...
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What is meant by Capacity to Perform Juristic Acts
What is the difference between Capacity to Act and Legal Capacity?
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How can one fight probation revocation
A person is serving a sentence for a felony in Texas. They serve a while and are released on probation (not parole). One of the conditions of probation is that they not drink alcohol.
During the ...
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Does a defendant in a criminal misdemeanor trial have to show up for announcement?
I noticed that for speeding tickets and class C misdemeanors in our county court in Texas, the court will many times schedule an announcement repeatedly.
If a defendant shows up for the announcement ...
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Is a precedent of the Upper Tribunal binding on a county court?
It is said to have the equivalent status of the High Court, so that would suggest yes. And yet, it is not a proper court, so to speak, so what is the status of its decisions on lower courts that are ...
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What happens if I don't show up to the Court (DRA, Family Court, UK)?
The matter is listed for an adjourned DRA on _____ _____ 2018 10AM. The parties to attend at 9AM.
DRA = Dispute Resolution Appointment
I want to know what would happen if I don't show up for the ...
