Full question:
When going through workers compensation case, the Judge made a reserved decision and the case was continued. Memorandums of law and all depositions have to be in by 1/30/09; what does this mean?
- Category: Discovery
- Date:
- State: New York
Answer:
A judge makes a "reserved" decision when they need more time to review the case or request additional memoranda from the parties to clarify the issues. This often involves a schedule for completing the fact-finding process, known as discovery.
A deposition is a method of discovery where a person provides sworn testimony, usually recorded by a court reporter, which can later be used as evidence in court.
A "memorandum of law" is a document prepared by an attorney to support a legal argument. It is similar to a brief but less formal, containing legal arguments based on the law relevant to the case, often with citations to legal authority.
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