Q: How do I prove that case law quoted in a pleading does not exist?
The opposing counsel noted case law in their pleading that does not exist it is totally bogus. In fact the opposing counsel misquoted the factual background of the case to the Judge. On top of that the opposing counsel did not follow the District Court Rules, and the Judge remarked that he knew it, but allowed the opposing attorney to get by with lying to him, and not following the court rules. The Judge ruled that I must turn over my work product to the opposing counsel, which is totally contrary to the law. I need to prove that the case law quoted does not exist for the writ I am filing. I am totally shocked that the Judge has allowed the opposing counsel to do as they please.
A: If OC cited a case that doesn't exist, find the volume and page of the reporter indicated in OC's citation (i.e., if the citation was Smith v. Jones, 23 So. 3d 286, 288, you would find those pages.). Print out that page and attach it to something you file with the court.
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