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If a party refuses to answer Discovery in a civil case, you can file a Motion to Compel, requesting that the court compel them to answer.

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What happens if a Plaintiff of a Lawsuit refuses a motion for discovery?

They lose


Does Plaintiff in a civil case have to prove the debt to a defendant before proceeding to motion to compel discovery?

No. As long as the complaint sets forth sufficient allegations of fact to support a finding that the debt is due and owing the case moves along to the point of discovery. The whole purpose of discovery, and therefore a motion to compel discovery when discovery is refused, is to ascertain the facts supporting the allegations that the debt is due and owing. Another point is that discovery is a process that takes place prior to the trial and the trial is where plaintiff proves its case. Therefore, a motion to compel discovery necessarily precedes proof of the debt.


What does the discovery phase mean in a pending lawsuit?

In any trial a motion for discovery is filed so that each side knows what the other side has for evidence in their case. So in a civil trial the defendant files a motion for discovery to the plaintiff and copies the motion and sends it to the court. The Plaintiff would then respond with any and all information about the case. For example if you are being sued for a contract violation, the plaintiff should send you a copy of the contract that was signed.


What motion do you use to change the defendant to be the plaintiff and plaintiff to be the defendant?

Counterclaim under FRCP 13.


Who can be found in contempt of a court order?

The only one who can file a contempt motion is either the Defendant or Plaintiff. Motion for Contempt is filed when the conditions of a court order have NOT been met and it is a request for immediate (as immediate as you can get through the courts) resolution.


What is the response to motion for plaintiff?

A response to a motion for the plaintiff is a formal document filed by the plaintiff in reaction to a motion submitted by the defendant, typically seeking to dismiss, change, or otherwise challenge the plaintiff's claims. In this response, the plaintiff outlines arguments and legal grounds to counter the defendant's position, providing evidence and supporting case law as necessary. The goal is to persuade the court to deny the defendant's motion and allow the case to proceed. This response is an essential part of the litigation process, ensuring both parties have the opportunity to present their perspectives.


What is the next step if the Plaintiff fails to respond to Motion to Dismiss within the statutory time limit in Florida?

The plaintiff loses.


What is an order denying plaintiff and third-party defendant's motion to compel?

An order denying a plaintiff and third-party defendant's motion to compel indicates that the court has ruled against their request to require the opposing party to produce evidence or comply with discovery requests. This can occur if the court finds the motion lacks merit, is overly broad, or fails to meet legal standards. As a result, the plaintiff and third-party defendant may have to continue the litigation without the sought-after materials. This decision can impact the progression of the case and the strategies employed by the parties involved.


PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO COMPEL ANSWERS TO INTERROGATORIES?

A plaintiff's motion to compel answers to interrogatories is a formal request made to the court, seeking an order to require the opposing party to respond to written questions that are part of the discovery process. This motion is typically filed when the responding party has failed to answer or has provided insufficient responses to the interrogatories. The plaintiff must demonstrate that the interrogatories are relevant and that the opposing party has not complied with their legal obligation to provide complete answers. If granted, the court may order the opposing party to provide the requested information within a specified timeframe.


How do you write a court motion?

I am the Plaintiff a Pro Se who submitted Production of Documents and Interrogratory's to the Defendants in a Employment Race Discrimination case. The Defendants refuse to comply with the Court and release to the Plaintiff the Interrogratorys and Production of Documents. The Plaintiff has to write a Motion to Suppress release to the Court in order to get the Court to order the Defendants to complay. How dose the Plaintiff write a Motion to Suppress?


Does the plaintiff have to be in court for a motion to discontinue child support?

Either the plaintiff and/or his or her legal representative must be in attendance or the hearing will be dismissed with or without prejudice.


What if defendants request a time extension from the plaintiff in a Civil Action?

Motion for extension of time or motion for enlargement of time