Can you look up federal cases online?
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Can you look up federal cases online?
Federal case files are maintained electronically and are available through the internet-based Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) service. PACER allows anyone with an account to search and locate appellate, district, and bankruptcy court case and docket information. Register for a PACER account.
What happens if you sue someone and they don’t have money?
The lawsuit is not based on whether you can pay—it is based on whether you owe the specific debt amount to that particular plaintiff. Even if you have no money, the court can decide: the creditor has won the lawsuit, and, you still owe that sum of money to that person or company.
Can you sue someone if you don’t have their address?
Yes, you can sue someone without knowing their address or full name. However, you will have to properly serve them with the complaint and summons of your lawsuit and this will obviously be very difficult.18
Can you sue someone with just their phone number?
Can you sue someone with just their phone number? No,. You use various search engines to figure out who the carrier is, then file a small claims court case with the defendants being their telephone number, or the alias name they’re using.
Why does my lawyer want to settle?
Your attorney may want to settle because you have a weak case, or you are not a sympathetic victim. It is incredibly important that the jury feels sympathetic for the victim in a personal injury case. If you attorney feels that this will not happen for you then they will have no interest in going to trial at all.
What should you not do during a deposition?
10 Things Not To Do in Your Deposition
- Lie.
- Begin an answer with “Well to be honest with you…”.
- Guess and speculate.
- Engage in casual conversations with the court reporter and other people present in the depositions.
- Volunteer information.
- Don’t review documents carefully.
- Lose your temper.
- Don’t take breaks.
What is asked in a divorce deposition?
The financial questions that could come up in a divorce deposition include questions about income, assets, debts, property owned by each spouse, and anything else that proves or disproves the spouse’s financial situation.
Does a deposition mean going to trial?
The deposition is part of the discovery process and may be used at trial. The discovery process is a pre-trial phase. It is a formal investigation conducted to uncover more about the case. It can also drive the opposing sides to come to a settlement without having to go to trial.
Are depositions scary?
Will a lawyer grill you for information? The truth of the matter is that depositions are not nearly as scary as you might think. While depositions can be awkward and there might be some difficult questions for you to answer, if you have a good lawyer preparing you for the deposition, you will be fine.
How do I prepare for a divorce deposition?
Your Testimony in a Divorce: 10 Tips for Depositions and Trials
- DON’T bring new evidence to the courtroom or deposition.
- DO prepare for your testimony.
- DO protect your attorney-client privilege.
- DO show respect for everyone in the courtroom, including your spouse and spouse’s lawyer.
- DON’T roll your eyes or make faces when someone else is talking.
What happens after divorce deposition?
After the deposition, the court reporter will type the questions and answers and counsel for both parties will receive copies of the transcript; your attorney will, of course, send you a copy for your review. If your divorce leads to a trial, you will review this transcript numerous times beforehand.
