Subpoena Overview in Texas
OVERVIEW A subpoena is a writ which commands a witness to appear and (1) give testimony before a court or deposition, and/or (2) to produce items which are pertinent to and may be used as evidence within an ongoing legal matter. It is a way for litigants to ask third...
What is Discovery?
OVERVIEWDiscovery is a routine part of lawsuits, including civil and family cases. At its core, discovery is simply the exchange of information between the parties: facts, legal theories, exhibits, witness lists, and other materials that may be used in court. Unlike...
Can I ask My Spouse to Leave When I File Divorce in Texas?
Few divorces have the spouses peacefully cohabit in the same household. When a divorced is file, emotion is typically running high, and it becomes impossible to live together. As such, one of the more common questions is whether or not a spouse may be asked to leave...
Nomenclature of Civil Pleadings
Titles of Pleadings Many litigants tend to get “stuck” on naming their pleadings. The good thing is that Texas courts are generally quite liberal in how a litigant names their pleadings and allow for variation. For example, a Motion for Sanctions may become a Motion...
Sources of Texas & US Law
INTRODUCTION AND STARE DECISISLaw of the United States of America is derived from common law, which is law that was developed by the medieval English legal system. The United States inherited this legal system from the British and has since adapted it to suit our own...