For 2 years a have a dispute with a small corporation I used to work for. The management pushes me to make the disclosures, which I refuse. Recently they file a civil suit against another ex-employee (in my opinion completely groundless) and send me a subpoena to demonstrate everything I have regarding the company. This lawsuit has nothing to do with me. What do I do? Can I object subpoena? The disclosure they ask for has nothing to do with the lawsuit.
2007-07-28 13:24:01 · 3 answers · asked by Want-to-know 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You need to consult with an attorney regarding this. The answers you are asking depend on several factors, not the least of which is the jurisdiction of the court.
It will ultimately up to the judge to determine whether or not the information you have is relevant.
If you do nothing, you can be charged with contempt.
2007-07-28 13:30:18 · answer #1 · answered by chris_qu2000 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
yes, you can have an attorney file a Motion to Quash the subpoena due to you think you can not shed any light on the lawsuit in question. but talk to an attorney first because you still have to honor the subpoena until a judge rules on the Motion.
2007-07-28 13:28:59 · answer #2 · answered by Steph 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There is nothing you can do at this point. It is not up to YOU to decide whether it has anything to do with the lawsuit. You may be a Character Witness for a certain employee(s). The JUDGE decides whether it is relevant. You must attend the trial, and testify, because you were subpoena'd. If you do not, you WILL go to jail.
2007-07-28 13:28:31 · answer #3 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋