Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Oklahoma

There is a case in the state of Oklahoma. The two apposing attorneys filed for joint continuance of a pretrial conference hearing. The judge, without informing either attorney, struck not only the pretrial but also the trial date and set it for another date. The judge marked through what was asked for on the signed continuance and hand wrote over it, as if the signatures of the attorneys were in agreement with is decisions. Is that forgery? Is it legal for him to do?


Asked on 12/21/11, 11:57 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Marsha Dixon

Based on the information provided the behavior by Judge may have violated the "Rules of Civil Procedure" and as citizen you may want to research this information on state and federal levels. The procedurals laws, procredures and/or statutes can obtained a the Oklahoma Law Libary or County Court House and interpreted by your attorney. The State libary is located at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Otherwise, your attorney should be able to make some recommendations or direct you to the right resources and information to see if a legal and civil violation occurred.

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Answered on 12/21/11, 12:32 pm


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