To set this up, imagine that you are a disabled person and you have an appointment with a judge along with a three day trial. This has been set for many months and there is plenty of time to plan and prepare for comfortable travel and accommodations.
A reasonable, intelligent person would consult with the rules, attorneys or other legal specialists and understand what things need to happen to help you get through the trial.
Unless you’re Bill Schmalfeldt, who doesn’t seem to think ten seconds in front of him. During a hearing to compel Schmalfeldt to comply with a discovery order, Judge Hecker made it clear that Schmalfeldt needed to get a copy of and follow Maryland Rules of Civil Procedure. Continue reading →