Does the court have a duty to protect the interests of incompetent defendants in cases before the court?

Under what circumstances will a defendant have to have at least "minor contact" with the court in order to be considered a defendant in a civil case? (MultiRegion, United States of America)

How have the courts interpreted the findings of a federal court in a case brought by a plaintiff in a medical malpractice case? (MultiRegion, United States of America)

What is the test for whether a plaintiff in a civil case in the US Supreme Court has been found to be a defendant in a federal civil case? (MultiRegion, United States of America)

Is a plaintiff in a civil rights case brought in forma pauperis entitled to the same procedural protections as a defendant in the case? (MultiRegion, United States of America)

Does a state court have more latitude than a federal court to reasonably determine that a defendant has not satisfied the standard of conduct required for a motion to be heard in a civil case? (MultiRegion, United States of America)

Are there any cases where the court's failure to view a photograph of a defendant in a civil case? (MultiRegion, United States of America)

Does intervenor have a "significant protectable interest" when it asserts an interest that is not protected by law? (MultiRegion, United States of America)

What are some cases where the US Supreme Court has ruled in favour of a defendant in a civil case? (MultiRegion, United States of America)

Is there any case law requiring the trial court to refrain from hearing cases before the appeals court? (Canada (Federal), Canada)

Is there any case law where a federal court erred in admitting statements made by a defendant in a civil case? (MultiRegion, United States of America)