Judicial presumptions
By Anthony Longo
Bench and Bar,
November 2013
Judicial presumptions are absolutely justified and essential to the administration of justice.
Impropriety of the “otherwise careless and negligent” allegation
By Anthony Longo
Tort Law,
March 2008
This article will explain why defense counsel should move to strike this allegation rather than answering it with a general denial. The article will conclude with a form motion to strike that defense counsel can use to try for dismissal of the allegation.
Motions attacking motions: A plea to end the violence
By Anthony Longo
Civil Practice and Procedure,
March 2008
The author suggests that next time we are vexed by another party’s motion, we should remember IRMO Sutherland and Wolff and resist the urge to move to strike or dismiss. Such a motion is a nullity and unnecessarily clogs the motion calendars of the circuit court.
Moving as the non-movant
By Anthony Longo
Tort Law,
June 2005
Time is the great enemy of all people, and lawyers are no exception. Often in litigation, a primary goal of your client is to move things along quickly, rather than at a pace dictated by other parties.
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