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I am a co-defendent through a prior employer in a civil case. Do I have to appear for the entire trial?
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Read More Answered By: Andrew Solomon |
If you have been sued as a defendant in any case, you may be held liable for damages. If this is a negligence situation, then yuor former employers insurance company should represent you under his insurance policy. Whether you have to appear for the entire trial is a decision best made by your lawyer. Not knowing the facts of the case, I cannot tell you what to do. But if you are a co-defendant, the jury could well resent the fact they have to come to court everyday, while you don't care enough to appear. As I stated, if you are represented by an insurance company lawyer, and your ex-employer had sufficient coverage, then maybe you don't have to appear for the whole trial. But that decision should be made by your lawyer. |
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