lawyer says case is pending and theyre finalizing documentation. what does that mean

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What does pending case mean?

Pending means upcoming, so a pending case is an upcoming case that will be presented to the court at a certain date in the future. Pending case is the legal term for any cases that have yet to be presented to the court.

Why is a case pending on my background report?

There are situations of mistaken identity and even identity theft than might lead to a "case pending" situation on your background report. Contact the agency performing the report to get all information and see what needs to be done to correct it.

When is a document other than an order or judgment filed?

A document other than an order or judgment is filed when its electronic transmission of the document is recorded at that site, provided, however, that where payment of a fee is required upon the filing of a document, the document is not filed until transmission of the document and payment is presented to the County Clerk. Was this helpful?

Can you apply for a job with a pending case?

If a pending case involves insurance fraud, money laundering or other financial misdemeanors or felonies, you need to be cleared of charges before any job application can move forward. Make sure you answer all application questions honestly when completing the job application.

What does a case pending mean?

Pending criminal case means a criminal case in which there is either no disposition of the charge(s) via a determination of guilt or dismissal or the defendant has not yet been discharged from the sentence imposed, including probation.

What is the usual result of a settlement?

After a case is settled, meaning that the case did not go to trial, the attorneys receive the settlement funds, prepare a final closing statement, and give the money to their clients. Once the attorney gets the settlement check, the clients will also receive their balance check.

What does it mean when a case is processed?

Case processing includes the movement of a lawsuit or legal action through the legal system.

What occurs after the lawsuit if the defendant wins?

If the defendant wins, the case will be set for a new trial. The motion's success will likely depend on whether the defendant knew about the trial date and other pertinent factors.

How are settlements paid out?

A structured settlement can be paid out as a single lump sum or through a series of payments. Structured settlement contracts specify start and end dates, payment frequency, distribution amounts and death benefits.

How do I know if my lawyer is cheating on a settlement?

Dennis BeaverThe attorney does not return phone calls in a reasonable amount of time, and;In a meeting with the client, if the lawyer is being very short, taking phone calls, trying to re-schedule, not giving enough time to the client, does not listen, ignores what is asked or is not answering questions.

What are the stages of case processing?

Investigation.Charging.Initial Hearing/Arraignment.Discovery.Plea Bargaining.Preliminary Hearing.Pre-Trial Motions.Trial.More items...

What are the steps of a court case?

Institution of suit: ... Issue and service of summons. ... Appearance of Defendant. ... Written Statement, set-off and claims by defendant. ... Replication/Rejoinder by Plaintiff. ... Examination of parties by Court. ... Framing of Issues. ... Evidence and Cross-Examination of plaintiff.More items...

Why is the legal process slow?

The Slow Pace of Litigation Process The reasons for the slow pace of the litigation process are many. Service of the Complaint: Once the plaintiff's complaint is filed, it must be served on the defendant. Sometimes, the defendant tries to avoid being served with the complaint, by hiding from the process servers.

How often do defendants win?

The United States Courts website estimates that more than 90% of federal cases resolve this way. A 2012 New York Times article reported that 97% of federal cases and 94% of state cases end via plea bargain. (See State vs. Federal Prosecution.)

What if the accused doesn't show up?

As regards the accused who have not appeared, he shall give the case a new number and enter it in the register of cases received, and if it remains pending for a long time and efforts to secure the presence of the accused have failed and the case against the accused who have appeared has been disposed of, the ...

How long does it take to resolve a lawsuit?

Some settle within 3 months while others can take several years. In some cases, a settlement is not achieved and a personal injury lawsuit goes to trial.

Pending Cases

  • There are a variety of pending cases that might come to light in a background check. These include felony and misdemeanor charges. "Case pending" doesn't mean you will be convicted; it just means the item isn't resolved at the time of the background check report. However, your future job position might be affected, for example, if you are applying ...
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Improve Chances of Hiring

  • Make sure you answer all application questions honestly when completing the job application. You don't need to volunteer information if you aren't asked something, but remember that you don't want to be perceived as hiding information. If there is something you are aware of that is pending, be up-front, and provide any explanation of the pending action. While there are certain s…
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Fixing Mistakes

  • If something shows up erroneously, such as an expunged case, you may need to take further legal action legally to have your background cleared of the issue. There are situations of mistaken identity and even identity theft than might lead to a "case pending" situation on your background report. Contact the agency performing the report to get all information and see what needs to b…
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State Laws Vary

  • The state where the background check is performed affects what shows up on the report and how it can be used in the process. Many states, like California, allow employers to make hiring decisions based on pending information. Some state background checks won't show misdemeanors -- only felony charges. It might be worth calling a background check company to …
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