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2 legal questions have been posted about civil litigation by real users in Montana. Ask your question and dive into the knowledge of attorneys who handle your issue regularly. Similar topics to explore also include litigation, complex litigation, and complex and multi-district litigation. All topics and other states can be accessed in the dropdowns below.

Do I have to show what I paid, to prove what it's worth?

Answered 5 years and 2 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
During the discovery process in civil litigation, each side has to provide all requested documents which are even arguably relevant to any issue involved in the lawsuit, unless that document is somehow privileged, for example an attorney-client communication.  When and iff this evidence is used at trial or in a motion, you can argue that it does not tell the true story for whatever reason, but you still have to produce it.  This would be provided for in the code of procedure for the court in which you are litigating, either the Montana code of civil procedure or hte federal code of civile procedure and numerous cases.  If you don't comply with your discovery oblgiations, you could be sanctioned by the court, including having judgment rendered against you.... Read More
During the discovery process in civil litigation, each side has to provide all requested documents which are even arguably relevant to any issue... Read More

Buyer selling car outside of contract. Improperly filed lein on title

Answered 5 years and 7 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
I don't see anything in your explanation which would bar him from selling the vehicle.  Of course, he remains liable for payments, and if you had provided for a lien on the car in your contract of sale the buyer would take subject to the lien, but that doesn't mean that you wife's rnephew can't sell the car. ... Read More
I don't see anything in your explanation which would bar him from selling the vehicle.  Of course, he remains liable for payments, and if you... Read More

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