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Can a witness in civil case be added as defendant?
Not if the case were already underway. You would have file a new or amended lawsuit in order to name the 'witness' as a defendant or co-defendant. it is doubtful that an amended lawsuit would be granted at this point in the proceedings.
Can a motion to dismiss be filed when the wrong defendant is named in the lawsuit?
Yes, a motion to dismiss can be filed if the wrong defendant is named in a lawsuit.
What happens if a criminal defendant dies with charges pending?
No defendant no charges. It is done.
Who should be contacted if the wrong defendant is named in a lawsuit?
If the wrong defendant is named in a lawsuit, the plaintiff's attorney should be contacted to correct the mistake and ensure the proper party is identified and served with the lawsuit.
What pleading can be filed by defendant?
pleadings filed by a defendant in a lawsuit is called written statement.
When voluntarily dismissing a lawsuit must the parties to the lawsuit sign?
The answer is no, the plaintiff can dismiss the lawsuit at anytime if there are no substantial objections from the defendant.
Lawsuit Demand letter?
A lawsuit demand letter is generally a letter from the injured person's lawyer to the defendant or the defendant's lawyer stating the amount of money the plaintiff is suing for.
Can a member of a deceased be held liable for a pending lawsuit against the deceased?
It depends on what the lawsuit is about but most likely no.
What does party to a lawsuit mean?
When someone is referred to as a party to a lawsuit it means they are a litigant, either plaintiff or defendant.
What is the person filling a lawsuit called?
The person filing a lawsuit is the Plaintiff. The person they are suing is called the defendant.
A person who files or begins a civil lawsuit is called?
A plaintiff initiates a lawsuit against a defendant.
Definition parties to a lawsuit?
The plaintiff is the accuser and the defendant is the accused.
