Frequently Asked Questions regarding Case Stages

 
  1. How long will it take for the decision to come?
    Generally from the date of service of summons the case should be decided between 8 to 12 working months (excluding summer and winter vacations as well as other dates when the court case will not be able to be proceeded with such as strikes etc..). It is important to note that the said approximate time schedule is subject to complexities of the case and the number of defendants and witness of the parties.

  2. Then why many cases are pending for several years in court?
    It is common for the parties to lose interest in their case after some period of time and as result of lack of interest and lack of follow up by the advocate causes inordinate delays in the court cases.

  3. How much will it cost?
    We at Mumtaz & Associates charge Professional fees separately from Miscellaneous Court Expenses. Our Clients Miscellaneous Court Expenses are deposited in his account and are utilized for three Miscellaneous applications from time to time. At Mumtaz & Associates we ensure that we do not over burden our clients with unnecessary litigation costs and therefore our clients are only expected to pay the Professional Fees per Vakalatnama irrespective of time and effort involved in their case.

  4. Do the above Case stages apply for all legal matters?
    No, the above case stages structure applies only for court cases depending upon the complexities and number of parties in a court case. However for other legal matters time schedule is significantly less and therefore we encourage you to consult us for further information.
 
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