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Medically Unfit to Attend Court

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  • 12-09-2011 6:41pm
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    Dr.Paul
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    In a family law court, if one of the parties declares they are medically unfit to attend court and they have certified medical documentation to prove so, but they are lying because they are physically able to attend court.

    Is there anything that can be done about it?

    Is it possible to send a solicitor's letter to the doctor who is supplying the medical certificates to inform the doctor that the person is actually physically able to attend court?

    How often is the "medically-unfit to attend" excuse admissible in court, if it is unnecessarily prolonging judicial separation proceedings?

    Thanks.
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    bath handle
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    Dr.Paul wrote: »
    In a family law court, if one of the parties declares they are medically unfit to attend court and they have certified medical documentation to prove so, but they are lying because they are physically able to attend court.

    Is there anything that can be done about it?

    Is it possible to send a solicitor's letter to the doctor who is supplying the medical certificates to inform the doctor that the person is actually physically able to attend court?

    How often is the "medically-unfit to attend" excuse admissible in court, if it is unnecessarily prolonging judicial separation proceedings?

    Thanks.
    It is possible to subpoena the doctor and cross examine him as to his opinion. it is also possible to request the sick individual attend a medical exam by a doctor nominated by the other side. if the person does not agree the court can be asked to make an order to compel them.


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