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To US Lawyers, Would any of these be good grounds for appealing a civil lawsuit trial, that is a jury trial. And why or why not? 1) The?
judge allowed the case to continue, without the pro-se defendant in attendance? 2) For the judge to not easily accommodate the defendant with an eye disability? 3) To deny that the defendant's only witness to come and testify on the only day that they easily can, on a day that wont cause problems with their boss. or 4) To Ask and rely on the plaintiff's lawyer to assist in answering the jury's questions, about what their verdict should be.
If important, it is in Atlanta Georgia, civil small claims court.
VERY IMPORTANT QUESTION. SO DETAILS ARE HELPFUL. THANKS.
2 Answers
- Anonymous2 years ago
1 - Not uncommon particularly if the Defendant has not appeared on previous occasions. I see no legal grounds for mistrial.
2 - What type of "accommodation" does the Defendant require, and how did that affect the verdict?
3 - Absolutely not grounds for appeal. Witness should have been subpoenaed.
4 - Impossible - I have never seen a Judge lean over the bench and say, "So, what do you think the jury should do?" to EITHER the Plaintiff or the Defendant their counsel.