Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

what does it mean when one lawyer files sanctions against another lawyer or firm?


Asked on 7/22/09, 10:33 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Roger Merrill Merrill & Associates

When the opposing lawyer in a lawsuit is not responding adequately or properly to a request for discovery, a lawyer may file a motion asking the court to sanction that lawyer for failing to follow procedural rules. This is probably the most common reason, but there are other reasons why a request for sanctions might be filed.

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Answered on 7/22/09, 1:19 pm


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