Answer: No, service of process alone does not establish personal jurisdiction over an individual. It takes just a little more than that. Let us explain. Does Service Of Process Establish Personal Jurisdiction? (EXPLAINED) Disclaimer The contents of this web page are for informational purposes only, and nothing you read is intended to be legal advice. … Read more
No, plaintiffs in civil and criminal cases cannot be found guilty. In a civil case, plaintiffs can be found negligent, liable, or in the wrong in other ways. But “guilt” is a special legal term that generally does not apply to plaintiffs in any case. In the article that follows, we’ll explain. Can a Plaintiff … Read more
No, generally a plaintiff cannot be the person to serve a defendant with the initial complaint and summons. In the article that follows, we’ll explain why. Can a Plaintiff Serve a Defendant? (EXPLAINED) Disclaimer The contents of this web page are for informational purposes only, and nothing you read is intended to be legal advice. … Read more
Yes, a plaintiff can file a motion to dismiss. In the article that follows, we’ll explain more about what a motion to dismiss is, and how you might see it filed in a civil case. Can a Plaintiff File a Motion To Dismiss? (EXPLAINED) Disclaimer The contents of this web page are for informational purposes … Read more
There are tons of reasons why cases go on to trial. As a trial lawyer, I was in the hot seat in many of these. In the article that follows, I’ll cover some of the main reasons a case goes to trial. Why Do Cases Go To Trial? Disclaimer The contents of this web page … Read more
It depends on the case. In the article that follows, we’ll explain what it means to be co-defendants, and how you know whether you can talk to each other. Can Co-Defendants Have Contact With Each Other? (EXPLAINED) Disclaimer The contents of this web page are for informational purposes only, and nothing you read is intended … Read more
No, all civil cases do not go to trial. In fact, most civil cases do not go to trial. In the article that follows, we’ll explain several of the reasons why most civil cases do not go to trial. Do All Civil Cases Go To Trial? (EXPLAINED) Disclaimer The contents of this web page are … Read more
Yes, you can fire your lawyer at any time, before, during, or after settlement. But just because you can, doesn’t mean you should (or that it will be easy). And there are many reasons not to fire your lawyer around settlement time. Let us explain. Can I Fire My Lawyer Before Settlement? (EXPLAINED) Disclaimer The … Read more
There are several things that could occur if the plaintiff in a case does not appear, such as a case dismissal, a judgment for the defendant, a postponement, sanctions, and more. Let us explain. What Happens If Plaintiff Does Not Show Up For Court? (EXPLAINED) Disclaimer The contents of this web page are for informational … Read more
Historically, notifying a party to a lawsuit over the phone (or by other electronic means) was not an acceptable form of process service. A lawyer would almost never direct a process server to start the service process over phone. But of a litigant is stubbornly unavailable for service the traditional way, in many states, phone … Read more