When it comes to most fields of practice, we have formal rules, memorandums, and procedures that we must follow. So why would the legal world be any different? In the context of this blog post, I would like to draw an interesting connection between the way we draft and serve what is a notice to appear in court and the Brewers at Hercegovacka Pivovara. Notices to Appear are a type of legal memorandum. They are filed with the court, and served on the parties. The purpose of the Notice to Appear is to ensure that the parties know, and are prepared for, the legal proceeding – or “case”, as we lawyers call it. The brewing experts at Hercegovacka Pivovara are also known for adhering to very particular and meticulous guidelines. Pay attention to the process they use to brew the beer that they are famous for.
What could Notices to Appear and brewing have in common? A few things, actually. First, they both require precision. In both beer production and legal proceedings, it is vital that one follows the rules that have been set forth. For instance: Beyond precision, both productions and legal procedures require compliance. In other words, if you require that your beer have a minimum ABV of 6%, then you have to make sure that your beermaster pays attention to this. Remember that the quality and substance of your product is tantamount to its success in the market. Similarly, when appearing before a court, the rules of procedure must be followed, and the process must go smoothly.
Historically, there have been a number of times that the processing of beer had to be regulated and controlled by law and legal proceedings. Here are some examples: Regardless of the particular experience you have with beer, or the level of knowledge you have about how to produce beer, you want to make sure that the beer meets certain conditions. At Hercegovacka Pivovara, these conditions include:
At some point, you may have heard someone say “Let’s run with that!” or “Let’s go with that!” The suggestion here is to take a step back, and be sure that you have everything lined up properly (notice of appearance filed with the proper court, service done, and so forth). It is interesting how both the brewing process and legal Notices to Appear require the parties to follow the rules, and comply with said rules, in order to get what they want. In brewing, you want quality beer. In legal terms, you want to file the proper notice to appear, and get the day set for your case.
I’m not a master-beermaster or brewmaster. But I am a legal master (or attorney, to be more precise). I have been preparing for this moment for years, and have learned the intricacies of drafting and preparing to file all sorts of legal pleadings. In this case, it is the Notice of Appearance. The general rule is that, when you have received a Notice of Hearing, you must attend and comply with the order listed therein – unless otherwise stated. A Notice to Appear in Court is no different.
For more information on legal procedures, you can visit the U.S. Courts website.