What does it mean when your not receiving text messages?

The device may not be working properly, the network may not be sending or receiving messages, or the app may have a bug or other malfunction. For example, text messages may be delayed because the cellular network is overwhelmed with traffic, and messages are sent in the order received.

Will a judge look at text messages?

A judge will almost never allow text messages or any other communications if they were not obtained in a legal manner. As an example, if you unethically gained access to your ex’s cell records or asked your child to get the text messages for you while on a visitation, they will not be allowed to be used as evidence.

Is it possible for text messages to not be received?

Invalid Numbers This is the most common reason that text message delivery can fail. If a text message is sent to an invalid number, it won’t be delivered – similar to entering an incorrect email address, you will get a response from your phone carrier informing you that the entered number was invalid.

Do text messages hold up in court?

Text messaging leaves an electronic record of dialogue that can be entered as evidence in court. Like other forms of written evidence, text messages must be authenticated in order to be admitted (see this article on admissibility by Steve Good).

Are text messages physical evidence?

A text message thread seems like the perfect proof of wrongdoing since it’s physical evidence. However, text messages taken out of context may only be proof until placed back into the full conversation of texts.

Is a text message hearsay?

Text messages and other ESI are hearsay by nature. The hearsay rule blocks admission of out of court statements offered to prove the truth of the matter at issue. But court rules, which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, are full of exceptions and definitions of “non hearsay”.

What does it mean if my message was sent but not delivered?

What does it mean if a message is sent but not delivered? In short, it means that you should not despair, there’s still hope! Namely that your message got through to the receiver, but they didn’t read it, or that they actually have not received the message yet on their side.

Why is my message sent but not delivered?

The message to the sender needs to be approved When this happens, your messages were actually sent but it will not show you that the message was delivered. However, once that the receiver approved your messages, then that will be the only time that the message will be marked as Delivered.

Does a text message count as written notice?

To date, few jurisdictions consider texting to be legal written notice, and none consider them to be legal documents. Meaning, it may occasionally be legally binding when a text accepts a formal written document. But the text itself cannot be the formal written document.

Are text messages reliable evidence?

Text messages between you and the other party are generally considered to be admissible. It must be proven in court that the phone numbers receiving or sending the texts belonged to you or the other party. In some cases, fake text messages can be created and used by others to create false evidence.