I used to work for a company that is now being sued by a client. I offered to testify for the client because the company is guilty and lying about it. The problem is that I have now moved 300+ miles away from where the court will be held. Now they want me to appear in court. They contacted a friend by telephone and she passed along the message, they dont know where I moved to but I am supposed to call them in the morning and I know they will want to have me served to appear in court. The problem is I have a one person office at the moment and if I go I will have to close down for 2 days at least. It will also cost me money in gas and hotel and food that I dont have right now. (The friend that I could stay with has company so I cant stay with her) Do i let them serve me? I will have to tell them where I am. Do I have the right to not tell them? If I go and close down my office it could cost me to lose a sale on my commission only job and I cant afford that. What are my rights?
2006-11-07 12:28:50 · 3 answers · asked by brendagho 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Your rights are that you are not compelled to do anything unless you are directed by the court in writing to appear in court proceedings. A lawyer must contact you, interview you to make sure you are even a good witness and go over the question he'll ask you while you're on the stand.
So...get everything in writing. Otherwise, just say no.
2006-11-07 12:37:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to appear at court unless you are subpoenaed. When you are you must appear or be held in contempt of court. They don't give a damn if you lose money by going there.. Don't call them , make them find you !! Make them subpoena you. Don't return any of their calls. You won't get paid by them for any of your expenses.
2006-11-07 13:15:17 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no u dont
2006-11-07 12:30:23 · answer #3 · answered by way2cooolmom 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋