Default Judgments and Damages
Q. Judge Smith, what is a default judgment? Does a default judgment end the case? Thank you, Dee. A. Due process of…
Layne Smith
The Honorable J. Layne Smith is a Circuit Judge, bestselling author, and public speaker. Send your questions to askjudgesmith@gmail.com.
An Accidental Lawyer | Judge Layne Smith
Q. Judge Smith, did you always aspire to be a lawyer? Sally A. No, I did not. Allow me to explain how…
Grumpy Old Men | Judge Layne Smith
Q. Judge Smith, doing your job takes a lot of patience. What is your key to being polite and having an even…
Violating Local Ordinances Has Consequences | Judge Layne Smith
Q. Judge Smith, how can local government enact ordinances that expose people to criminal prosecution? Just call me a non-conformist. Dan A.…
Open-Handed Greetings | Judge Lane Smith
I talk to students about what judges do and the rule of law. Sometimes, we talk about American history and their questions…
Taking Stock and Reminiscing | Judge Layne Smith
After being appointed county judge in 2015, the people of Leon County elected me to the job. Before my term had ended,…