The Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (TRCP) govern nearly every stage of civil litigation in Texas state courts—from filing suit to final judgment and appeal. Whether you are a practicing attorney, a law student, or a self-represented litigant, understanding these…
Texas service and return deadlines are one of those procedural areas that seem straightforward until they aren’t. On paper, the rules look simple: serve the defendant, file the return, move the case forward. In practice, service and return issues governed…
These calculators perform basic date arithmetic commonly used in planning and scheduling, although they are general-purpose tools and do not account for jurisdictional rules, holidays, or procedural deadlines. Add Days to a Date Start date: Days to add: Calculate Result:…
What Is Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure? Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure governs summons and service of process in federal civil cases. It explains how a lawsuit is formally initiated, who may…
Texas summary judgment practice is no longer governed solely by party-driven deadlines under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 166a. With the enactment of Senate Bill 293, the Legislature imposed mandatory timelines on courts themselves for the consideration and disposition of…
A no-evidence motion for summary judgment allows a Texas court to dispose of claims or defenses that lack evidentiary support after an adequate time for discovery. Authorized by Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 166a(i), a no-evidence motion shifts the focus…