Users' questions

What does it mean when a judge reserves judgment?

What does it mean when a judge reserves judgment?

Reserved judgments are those that are usually complex and require time for the judge to deliberate. A total of 93% of reserved judgements have been outstanding for more than three months.

What is the highest court available to litigants?

The Supreme Court is often called “the highest court in the land” because it hears appeals from state courts as well as federal courts. The Supreme Court has nine justices and begins its term on the first Monday in October of each year.

What is a written judgement?

In law, a judgment, also spelled judgement, is a decision of a court regarding the rights and liabilities of parties in a legal action or proceeding. Judgments also generally provide the court’s explanation of why it has chosen to make a particular court order.

How long can a judgement be reserved?

If the judgment, for any reason, is not pronounced within a period of six months any of the parties of the said lis shall be entitled to move an application before the Chief Justice of the High Court with a prayer to withdraw the said case and to make it over to any other Bench for fresh arguments.

Which is an e filing application for court?

e-Filing application enables electronic filing of legal papers. ePay is a way of paying for court through an electronic medium, without the use of cheque or cash. Eliminating presence of litigant or lawyer in the court and adjudication of the case online

How to check the status of a court appearance?

If you are unsure of the status of a scheduled court appearance, you should consult with your attorney. If you do not have an attorney, you may contact the court to verify any upcoming court appearance dates. To locate the court please visit http://nycourts.gov/courts/

How does njdg and ePay work in court?

NJDG works as a monitoring tool to identify, manage and reduce pendency of cases. NJDG works as a monitoring tool to identify, manage and reduce pendency of cases. e-Filing application enables electronic filing of legal papers. ePay is a way of paying for court through an electronic medium, without the use of cheque or cash.

Is the UCS logo the same as Ecourts?

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