Cumberland, MD asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Maryland

Q: Can I bring a lawsuit against a sitting judge who failed to register a Will when she was a Lawyer and paid to do so now

May 2003 paid Lawyer to do power of Attorney and Will was paid to register with Orphan court and she did not I have the information on paying the bill on my checking account

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Bennett James Wills
Bennett James Wills
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  • Brentwood, TN
  • Licensed in Maryland

A: Not sure what you mean by "paid to do so now." If you want to sue a sitting judge, you cannot sue for judicial acts in most cases as judges enjoy immunity. If you are asking whether you can sue a judge in the capacity as an attorney, the answer may be yes. But you may also be well outside the statute of limitations for malpractice, breach of contract, etc., depending on what claims you're looking to file. Consult with a local attorney to best determine your options. Many more facts are needed.

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