What is a Request?
A request is a petition which signifies a desire to a person for something to be granted or done. In legal contexts, a request refers to a formal demand or petition made by one party to another party, often seeking specific action, information, or relief.
According to Black’s Law Dictionary, a request is defined as “a formal demand, made in writing, for something specific.” As such, requests are integral to legal proceedings, serving various purposes such as obtaining documents, admissions, examinations, or rulings from the court.
Requests play a crucial role in litigation and legal proceedings by facilitating the exchange of information, clarifying issues in dispute, and advancing case management. Understanding the process and legal requirements for making requests is essential for attorneys, litigants, and parties involved in legal disputes to effectively advocate for their positions, and pursue remedies for their legal matter.
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Fatal Rollover Car Accident in Upper Macungie, PA
A 66-year-old man was killed in a car accident recently in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. The incident occurred in Upper Macungie at approximately 10 p.m. when the driver strayed from the road on Tilghman Street (ABC News).
Investigators determined that the driver’s off-roading vehicle continued into an embankment, causing it to flip over. The impact of the rollover accident caused the victim to be thrown out of his car. Another vehicle was involved, but there were no injuries.
Emergency service responders declared the victim dead at 10.37 p.m. at the scene of the accident. The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office determined that the cause of death was an accident due to numerous blunt force injuries from the car accident (NBC News).
The Allentown car accident lawyers at Munley Law extend our deepest sympathies to everyone impacted by this accident. […]
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Can I Sue DoorDash for a Car Accident With One of Their Drivers?
If you were involved in a car crash with a DoorDash driver, there is a possibility that you could sue DoorDash, depending on the circumstances of the incident. To determine whether you can sue DoorDash for the accident, you should consult a car accident attorney at Munley Law, who will be able to help you assess the different intricacies that may affect your case.
Determining Liability in DoorDash Delivery Driver Accidents
Determining liability in an accident with a DoorDash delivery driver can become a bit complicated. Liability in a car accident is determined by using the police report filed at the scene, information from any witnesses to the crash, information from those involved in the accident, photos or videos of the accident scene, and state laws.
One factor that makes determining liability in a car accident more complex is that the collision either occurred in an at-fault or no-fault state. […]
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What is Discovery?
Understanding your lawsuit’s discovery phase
If you recently filed a lawsuit, then you likely have questions about how your case will progress. Clients often ask our attorneys about discovery. In fact, most civil plaintiffs and defendants have never heard of the discovery phase of a trial. They have no idea what discovery is. As such, our award-winning personal injury team is here to explain discovery and what you can expect during this phase of litigation.
According to the American Bar Association, discovery is “the formal process of exchanging information between the parties about the witnesses and evidence they’ll present at trial.” In other words, it is a mechanism for obtaining the info and evidence that you need to win your case.
The phases of a civil trial
In order to fully understand the discovery phase, […]
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