Describes courtroom layouts, rules and customs, and looks at legal procedures, evidence, and goals.
For people dealing with a personal injury claim, a landlord-tenant dispute, a small business scrape or any of the dozens of other possible legal muddles, this book points the way through the complex court system.
Find out what to say, how to say it, even where to stand when you address the judge and jury.Find out how to: • file court papers • handle depositions and interrogatories • pick a jury • prepare your evidence and line up witnesses ...
Takes readers through the process of bringing or defending a civil lawsuit--from preparing and filing paperwork to collecting a judgment--and includes sample documents, checklists and a glossary of terms. Original.
Many disputes are too big for small claims court, but too small to justify a lawyer's contingency fee. Fortunately, with the help of this book, you can handle your own...
This guide offers a complete overview of how civil litigation works in most United States courthouses and is written by a licensed attorney with years of civil litigation experience.
Many disputes are too big for small claims court, but too small to justify a lawyer's contingency fee. Fortunately, with the help of this book, you can handle your own case-from start to finish.
This frank guide will answer questions such as:• Should I represent myself?• What is the legal process?• How do I put together my case?• What do I do at trial?• What alternatives are there to trial?• Whose "good side" do I want ...
Lawyer Devlin Farmer has experience across North America in guiding clients to the most affordable, effective solutions, and he shares his advice in this book on how to represent your interests in the civil courts with the greatest chances ...
Do you really need a lawyer? What many people don't know is sometimes you don't. This book is a reference guide to help walk yourself through the steps of representing yourself in court--and if it's a good option.
All the forms you need are included.Written by Roderic Duncan, a retired California Superior Court judge, this book includes the legal insight and practical tips that only a judge with over 25 years of experience can provide.