If you did not file a motion for the district court to change venue, then there is nothing for the appellate court to review.

It depends on whether you and your attorney discussed the modified fee arrangement, and you authorized the modification, before the modification was made. Your summary suggests that you discussed and approved the modification. If so, there is probably not much you can do. Also, are there any... View More

It is likely illegal. If it is private property, then it is trespassing, even if it is a public parking lot. It is not abandoned property if you do not intend to abandon it. If it is recording sound, it will likely violate the wiretapping laws.

It depends on what the contract says. It is impossible to say for sure without studying the contract.

Allow your insurance company to handle this matter.

VA Code 20-49.10, Relief from legal determination of paternity, is available here: http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title20/chapter3.1/section20-49.10/. It appears to have been enacted in 2001. A parent who believes he is not the father may petition the court to disestablish paternity under... View More

Impossible to say for sure without knowing all the facts - perhaps you have a contractual obligation to turn over documents in anticipation of litigation. If you know a suit is incoming, it'd be best to hire an attorney now and have him/her handle the prep and help plan your strategy. Good luck.

An oral waiver of a jury should be sufficient to proceed with a bench trial (judge only). It would help to know more about what type of case your are discussing (civil or criminal). If the person asking has/had an attorney, and if the trial has not taken place yet, he/she needs to discuss it with... View More

You'll have to give a bit more information in order to receive any general feedback on statutes of limitations. What do you mean? Theft of personal property? An agreement or contract to buy/sell personal property? You can always search for a general practice attorney for a quick... View More

Generally lie detector tests are inadmissible in court due lack of reliability.

Unless the opposing party posted a bond, winning a case in court gives a party only a piece of paper called a judgment. That piece of paper may not be worth anything - it only give the winning party the right to collect on the judgment. The judgment should be recorded in the clerk's office... View More

"As satisfied" likely means the parties represented to the court that the moneys due were paid. Whether the case can be reopened depends on whether that was a dismissal or a judgment for the plaintiff/defendant and how old the case is.

The term "a diversity action" refers to particular characteristics a lawsuit has se as to permit it to be heard in federal courts. Under Article III of the U.S. Constitution and U.S. law, Federal Courts only have jurisdiction over cases in certain circumstances. One of those circumstances... View More

It is normal for a subpoena to be taped to your door, this is called posted service. A subpoena, if prepared by a proper officer and served properly functions as a court order. If responding is merely inconvenient, then there is little an attorney can do for help. If instead you have information... View More

If you have been properly served interrogatories under Virginia rules in a pending action, then you must provide responses in accordance with Virginia rules.

If you have no understanding of your rights and obligations in the discovery process you need to hire an attorney.

It depends in part on what court you are in. Generally you file a motion with the reasons why the subpoena should be quashed and serve it on all the parties' counsel in the case. You also have to notice a hearing.

Timing is a major issue.

I would not recommend any person... View More

Yes, they can object. Timing of the objection is important. the other Defendants need to consult with an attorney immediately.