Legal Question in Personal Injury in Florida
I am representing myself in a Florida County Court Case. The defense attorney is over 100 miles from the area and has set himself to appear via telephone. Do I have a right to object? What are the rules ?
4 Answers from Attorneys
Typically, judges allow attorneys to appear by phone. You should contact the judges secretary to find out what this judge's procedures are. You can object, but you will need a valid reason and will have to file an objection and have it heard before the scheduled hearing.
Agree with the above answer, but if this is a trial, object to any testimony that is not live. Want to know the law without going to law school? Protect yourself against ripoffs? Sign up for a free legal newsletter on various areas of consumer law by going to www.ConsumerLawyerHelp.com.
You have no right to object as a practical matter. Most times the court allows this and, as an attorney, he probably cleared the phone appearance with the court..
The attorney can do this if he has the court's permission. Check the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure available on the Florida Bar's website. Regards,
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