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Who pays court and lawyer fees if you are found guilty in a civil lawsuit?
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∙ 16y ago
Respondents are not found "guilty." That word is usually reserved for criminal trials. They may be found "liable" or "at fault" or some similar expression. In my jurisdiction, respondents who lose their cases are usually required to pay "triple damages," the legal fees of the plaintiff, and some sort of punitive damages, which are based upon the seriousness of the bad behavior and the ability of the respondent to pay.
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What is an entry of appearance?
An entry of appearance is a filing made for a civil lawsuit. This gives the lawyer permission from the court to appear on behalf of their client.
How do you Negotiate an Out of Court Settlement with your job?
first, you have to file a civil lawsuit for damages - one you are likely to win. Then your lawyer tries to get a cash settlement for withdrawing the suit.
What is an attorney at law?
An attorney at law is a lawyer qualified to represent in court a party to a lawsuit.
What is an attorney-at-law?
An attorney-at-law is a lawyer qualified to represent in court a party to a lawsuit.
What are someones DUI rights in court?
Contact and have a DUI lawyer and expert when in court about a DUI. A person can enter a plea of guilty or not guilty. There is a right to appeal after the trial.
Can you file a complaint to take possession of an automobile for which you were a co-signer but title is not in your name?
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How can a single act be tried in both a criminal court and a civil court?
(in the US) A perfect example would be the O.J. Simpson case. He was found not guilty of Homicide, but found guilty in civil court of causing "wrongful death."
If a child is charged with shoplifting should it get a lawyer?
If going to court, if you cannot afford one, one will be appointed. If a child is innocent, get a lawyer. If a child is guilty, you should get the appointed one, and plead guilty.
What does a prosecution do?
A prosecuting lawyer, lets break this down.Defintion of prosecuting: 1.To seek to obtain or enforce by legal action2. To initiate civil or criminal court action againstSo to prosecute means to seek and initiate civil court action and enforcement by legal action.Now, Lawyer:Defintion of lawyer: 1. One whose profession is to give legal advice and assistance to clients and represent them in court or in other legal mattersI think that is very clear. Now to combine them....Definition of a prosecuting lawyer: 1. A lawyer empowered to prosecute cases on behalf of a government and its peopleso a prosecuting lawyer is the lawyer who proves people are guilty and helps sentence them to a crime.Answer:A Prosecuting Lawyer is someone who tries to prove a suspect guilty of a crime so the suspect can go to prison or whatever the sentence is.
How can you check to see if there a lawsuit against you?
You can call your local civil court and ask if there is a law suit with your name is the defendant. Otherwise you should be receiving paperwork from the court soon if you are part of a lawsuit.
What kind of document your lawyer submit to the court after you requested the lawyer to initiate a civil litigation through court?
You initiate a civil suit by filing a Complaint or Petition and asking the clerk to open a new case.
Can a disbarred attorney act as his own attorney in a lawsuit?
The short answer is anyone can do what they want, but there are consequences.A disbarred lawyer can file a lawsuit on behalf of a client; however, he is then engaged in the unauthorized practice of law and may be subject to criminal and civil penalties. Once the court becomes aware that the lawyer is disbarred, the court will not permit the disbarred lawyer from representing the client in the lawsuit.A disbarred lawyer can file a lawsuit on his on behalf, and not be engaged in the unauthorized practice of law. Anyone can represent themselves in court.If anyone files a frivoulous lawsuit, whether that person is a licensed attorney, disbarred attorney, or a lay-person, that person may be subject to civil penalties including attorney's fees.What constitutes a "frivoulous" lawsuit is not always easy to determine. Generally if a lawsuit is made without a good faith basis in fact and law, or good faith basis to extend or modify, or overrule an existing law, then it is frivoulous.
