Legal Question in Personal Injury in New York
is it mandatory to respond to a subpeona that was sent from a lawyer in a civil case.
It is not signed by a judge, but by the defendants lawyer and i am a witness in this
personal injury case.
Asked on 6/07/11, 12:09 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Jason Kessler
Law Offices of Jason B. Kessler, P.C.
You can get fined for not responding to a subpoena. However, if you want the subpoena "so ordered" by a judge, call the defense counsel and ask that the subpoena is signed by the judge.
Answered on 6/07/11, 12:30 pm
SHAHRIAR KASHANIAN
LAW OFFICES OF SHAHRIAR KASHANIAN, ESQ.,
Yes, unless you are a government entity.
Answered on 6/07/11, 12:58 pm
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