Miscellaneous: Today, I found out that on Wednesday, when I have 2 exams, I'm...

By livin - 11/09/2009 06:10 - United States

Today, I found out that on Wednesday, when I have 2 exams, I'm called to testify in court. If I go to court, I cannot make the exams. If I take the exams, I'll be held in contempt and arrested. FML

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By Anonymous - 07/07/2009 05:46 - United States

Today, I found out that my father, who is divorced from my mother, has set up a lawsuit against her and that I am required to go to court and testify against her as a witness. I've tried to keep neutral for six years, and I'll go to jail if I don't show up. FML

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Today, I had to skip class to attend a truancy court hearing. FML

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By VonGore - 03/09/2021 14:00

Today, my professor stated that every student who had perfect attendance would be exempt from taking the final. Having perfect attendance so far, I was thrilled. Then come to find out I have jury duty the day before the exam; she won't excuse my absence. FML

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By anonymous - 10/11/2016 14:29 - United States - Lewistown

Today, I was subpoenaed on behalf of my mother-in-law. My husband said if I didn't defend her and consequently lie under oath, our marriage is over. She said, "I can get rid of two problems in one day!" FML

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By Anonymous - 10/06/2014 15:05 - Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur

Today, I got cited for "internet plagiarism" and called to the dean's office. I'd been sitting a closed-book written exam, and my teacher had been breathing down my neck the whole time. FML

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By Joe - 25/02/2009 19:05 - United States

Today, I had the cops called on me because I accidentally texted "I'm going to kill you and use your head as hood ornament" to my ex-fiancé, instead of my best friend. I only texted that because he got a better grade on an exam than me. Now I have a court date. FML

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Jonr1138 6

Friday 11 September 2009 16:12

call your instructors. they should let you take the exams another day due to your court appearence. if they won't talk to the dean. sucks that you have to go to court though.

Gesq1 0

Friday 11 September 2009 16:16

This is simple. Show the subpoena to your professor. If you haven't been subpoenaed then you're not under a legal obligation to attend - unless you've been previously ordered by the judge to be there. Have one of the lawyers write a quick letter. There are things you can do here. Don't just wallow on FML.

Comments

sc3ptical 30

Tuesday 15 October 2013 22:51

If you show the school your subpoena or whatever... something from the court saying you have to be there, the school HAS to let you reschedule the exams.

jarheadalec 8

Tuesday 31 December 2013 21:09

talk to the court they should be able to do another day

DocDrose 20

Saturday 1 February 2014 15:05

I feel like there's a way around this?

sjdillon10 5

Monday 21 April 2014 14:32

Tell your teacher

TonyDobiii 5

Monday 11 August 2014 15:06

Actually u can call the court and if u have a good enough of an excuse they won't mind it

Imthedaddy11 16

Sunday 28 February 2016 22:31

this is bs, you cannot be forced to testify

alerra 21

Friday 4 March 2016 18:51

Your school has to let you retake the exams if you have a court date. Just tell your teacher what is going on (and make sure you have the document that is summoning you to testify). If the teacher doesn't let you take the exams, you need to go to the dean.