Users' questions

How long does it take from discovery to trial?

How long does it take from discovery to trial?

Once a personal injury lawsuit gets underway, the discovery process will last at least a few months and usually several months longer. In a large, complex case, it can go on for a year or more.

Can a motion to compel be made by a court?

Should a party refuse to provide the information, a request can be made that the court order – or compel – the party to comply with the request. This is called a Motion to Compel. To explore this concept, consider the following Motion to Compel definition.

Can a defense file a motion during a trial?

Trial Motions in a Criminal Case. During trial, both sides can make motions to the judge. For example, the defense may file a motion in limine, which attempts to keep inadmissible evidence out of the court and from the knowledge of jurors before it is even introduced.

Can a motion to compel discovery be granted?

In this example, the Motion to Compel Discovery is not likely to be well received by the court, as Mary prevented her attorney from granting a reasonable extension of time, and no good faith attempt to resolve the issue was made.

Can a defendant file a motion for speedy trial?

Motion for speedy trial, which can expedite the process of a trial to prevent government entities from refusing to release a defendant, but also, not brining the individual to trial for any actual crime During trial, both sides can make motions to the judge.

Should a party refuse to provide the information, a request can be made that the court order – or compel – the party to comply with the request. This is called a Motion to Compel. To explore this concept, consider the following Motion to Compel definition.

When is the final day to file a motion to compel?

Final Deadline is 15 Days Before Initial Trial Date – Final day to hear discovery motions, including motions to compel, is 15 days before the initial discovery deadline. Practically this means the motion must be filed well in advance.

In this example, the Motion to Compel Discovery is not likely to be well received by the court, as Mary prevented her attorney from granting a reasonable extension of time, and no good faith attempt to resolve the issue was made.

Can a motion to compel be heard in Division 12?

“In addition to the requirements of the Missouri Rules of Civil Procedure and the requirements of the Local Rules of the 21st Judicial Circuit, no discovery disputes, including motions to compel discovery responses or motions for sanctions, will be heard in Division 12 unless, prior to obtaining a hearing date