If you need legal assistance from another state and no agreements exist to regulate your request, you may need to draft letters rogatory. This may seem like an intimidating exercise to take on, but there are some tips you can follow if you face this task. Even if you...
Out-of-state Discovery – Letters Rogatory
What are the steps to drafting letters rogatory?
If you have a situation in Massachusetts where you require some kind of legal or judicial action from another country, you may need to file letters rogatory through your local court. Letters rogatory will be received by the foreign court from whom you are requesting...
How do I handle letters rogatory?
Legal processes often face complications if one party is in a different country. It can further complicate things when that person is in a country that does not have specific agreements with the U.S. when it comes to legal matters. If you find yourself fin a...
Massachusetts’ distinct out-of-state discovery laws
The United States is getting smaller. People can so easily cross borders, quickly and without hindrance, that it is no longer uncommon for litigation in one state to require discovery in another. To help simplify this process, the majority of states have adopted the...
What is the purpose of letters rogatory?
It is a rare occurrence for most people, but occasionally a person or entity will need to petition a foreign court for a legal matter in the states. Consider, for instance, an injured person who is seeking compensation from another person who has fled the states, or a...