rikkivs Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 Is a trial brief required by the court before trial? Can we get sanctioned for not turning one in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommamia3 Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 I don't believe it is required although it is highly recommended and will be your 'road map' for navigating trial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rikkivs Posted April 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 Yes I got sick over this weekend and am afraid I won't be able to turn one in on time. The trial is scheduled for a few days! But I guess even if I prepare something and turn it in late it may be better than not doing anything at all.Thanks very much. This has kicked my tail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommamia3 Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 (edited) that stinks! You should probably check your local rules just to be sure though. I've been perusing the site for info about it and apparently there is a post by Seadragon with some trial briefs. Hopefully the more experienced will chime in too!In the interest of time why don't you just call the courthouse and ask the clerk? Edited April 2, 2012 by mommamia3 Additional thoughts.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowdog Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 I did not admit a trial brief into the record for my trial last week, but I did have one for myself to keep on point. Hopefully these crumbs will come to their senses and dismiss prior to trial !!!!!It is not required here in FL... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadragon Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 this is after my brief for trial. I would get one to them as soon as you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rikkivs Posted April 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 I am lucky for living in a podunk town. I called to ask about filing a trial brief and the clerk said nobody had ever asked her that! She had to ask the other clerks and the rule is that if it's a jury trial you must file one, but you are not obligated to file a trial brief for a court trial. I lucked out on that one because it seems like every time I have stuff to do I get sick and I got sick this weekend when I was supposed to be working on the brief! Thanks for all of your support everyone. I will be sure to let you know how this turns out in a few days for trial:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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