What is a Statute of Limitations?

What is a Statute of Limitations?

A statute of limitations is the specific time period a plaintiff is allowed to bring a lawsuit against a defendant.  If the plaintiff files a lawsuit beyond that time period, the defendant can get the case dismissed on the ground that the statute of limitations has...
Switching Attorneys? Here’s What You Need To Do

Switching Attorneys? Here’s What You Need To Do

How to Change Attorney in the Middle of Your Case Switching attorneys in the middle of a litigation may seem like a daunting task, especially since your current attorney knows your entire case and is familiar with the case file.  However, continuing with your current...
Nonsuit vs Motion for Judgment at Trial

Nonsuit vs Motion for Judgment at Trial

Motion for Nonsuit There are two procedural tools that a defendant should add to its arsenal for trial. The exact procedural tool the defendant brings with them to trial depends on the type of trial – whether the trial is a jury trial or a bench trial. In either...