Civil Lawsuits
Civil lawsuits stem from actions that violate the personal and constitutional rights of a person and may include issues involving personal injury, family disputes, and negligence resulting to loss or damage to property.
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You need to file the suit where the infraction took place. It's up to both parties to make it to the proper court.
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The cosigner did not have a contract with the primary borrower, only with the lender; that being the case the cosigner would sue...
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AnswerArbitrators come to a middle ground for everyone. The judge goes by what is allowed by the law depending on the case, he...
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Creditor LawsuitsYes, the credit card issuer can file suit in the state court in the county where the debtor now resides.The laws...
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Rules of Civil Procedure The format is up to you, as long as you follow the Rules of Civil Procedure for your state. They will...
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Ok, I am studying for the CA bar and this is my take on your question...cannot guarantee it is correct, but I think it is. If...
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AnswerAction in form of a judgment taken against a plaintiff who has failed to appear to prosecute his action or failed to prove...
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No, not unless the "expert" gave false testimony which would set the stage for an appeal by the either side. The purpose of...
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AnswerOne answer: Get a lawyer! Many people try to do these matters on their own to save a couple of dollars...in the end, they...
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Usually the person who won will try a garnishment where you work, or a bank levy. In California, you can file a Claim of...
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You can find a good Boston Auto Accident Lawyer by going to google and Searching \"Boston Auto Accident Lawyers\" or any other...
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First, one should make a formal complaint to the landlord. Most municipalities have smoking ordinances that must be abided by in...
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If the plaintiff (that is the person who filed the law suit) wins (i.e. is awarded a judgment), then they can attempt to collect...
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A state legislature can enact laws increasing or decreasing exemption amounts, add exemptions or delete exemptions that have...
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First, you have to find out that their actions were, in fact, illegal. You can do this by talking to a lawyer or by researching...
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Suing for slander is possible in small claims court, but a very hard feat. To prove slander, you must prove: A) the person...
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fool for a clientthis will depend on the judge most likely. He might see it as a ploy to allow yourself to 'flap your...
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how long it stays on your record is up to your individual state. you can call your local court clerk annd ask. Usually,...
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No. Not being able to pay one's debts is not a criminal offense in the US.
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AnswerYou may make a purchase offer...usually good for a no. of days...but that's not a lien...till its accepted and...
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Filing fees and in some cases other court costs which can sometimes (not always) be recovered by the winning party.
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Please visit Law Dog Com. http://www.lawdog.com/states/tx/judm.htm
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No. A minor cannot enter into legal contracts nor in most cases can a minor give permission for their own medical care...
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AnswerIt means you lost a civil suit in court and there is possibly a monetary judgment against you - can result in a Lien, etc.
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The removal would be a lawful act, as the team was acting on what they believed to be true and accurate information. It wouldn't...
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You can find them in the courthouse of the county or district in which the lawsuit was filed. Information for recent suits...
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That would depend on the lawsuit if they are mentioned in it then definitely. Now as far as a separation goes, your only living...
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Perhaps. If there was an actual contract rather than an implied one, and the terms of the contract was violated by one of the...
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It might not be, depending on what the decree states. Since partition actions are contentious (why else would they be in...
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lori miller killed by Charles miller then killed himself
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It usually indicates that an appeals court has found the original judge's order/decision flawed and the verdict or judgment has...
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If a person is spreading slanderous statements about a co-worker, employer or customer, that person should be terminated. Proof...
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Just to reiterate the answer below, no, it is not a violation of the Double Jeopardy clause of the 5th Amendment, and, in fact,...
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The standard legal signature must be in black or blue-black ink. However, it can certainly be shown as evidence of agreement or...
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Answering "Your company is considering whether or not to sue a supplier of faulty goods there's precedent on similar facts the...
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Remedies at law are generally paid in some amount of money whereas equitable remedies result in a court ordering one party to do...
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Judge Mathis awarded the plaintiff 5000 bucks but didn't order the defendant to return his own leg back to the plaintiff. One of...
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Not if the division of property requires it to be sold and split.
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The average percentage in a contingency case is one-third to one-fourth of the amount of damages recovered. Some states have...
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This is the website: www.farrakhanfactor.com The owner is Jason. C. Muhammad a.k.a Godson. My personal private calls to...
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A private individual cannot sue an entire state, that would result in the whole population of said state being named as...
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http://www.fedcir.gov/
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Yes you do. You also have the right to refuse the deposition if a tape recorder is present without first obtaining permission to...
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YESSSS!!!!
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Unless you could prove they made specific false statements that hurt you in the custody dispute, which would be libel, you have...
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Someone who commits a Tort. A tort is a civil action brought when someon damages another person or their property. Accidents or...
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Yes. Usually when a joint account is garnished by a judgment order and only one person on the account is the debtor, the court...
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In short, one's peers are people of your spefic class, e.g., if you are a small farmer raising corn one year and, say, cattle the...
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The answer is no, the plaintiff can dismiss the lawsuit at anytime if there are no substantial objections from the defendant.
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First of all, your going to need some sort of proof. While some will believe you others will not. Seeing is believing.
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Yes, even though the laws and jurisdiction would differ, state for a civil lawsuit and federal for immigration issues. Be that...
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Incident1: nooses were hung, bcuz a blak kid sat under the "white tree", and the boys that did it only got three days suspension....
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no
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= not responsible for If one is immune from liability then that person cannot be held responsible for the reason that person...
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Why not just obtain a restraining order with the agreement of your husband??? Another PerspectiveIt all depends on the details...
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interrogatories
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No, only the state files criminal suits. If you wish to initiate a criminal prosecution, contact the police.
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No. Children cannot sue parents on the grounds that such an agreement was broken. The only situation in which a parent can...
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It depends on the case. If the catering hall was negligently responsible than yes, you can hire a lawyer to go after them and...
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Absolutely, but your case will be weak unless you have a written IOU or some kind of documentation that the other party has...
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First of all courts do not use "scare tactics". A court summons can be delivered by a process server, a sheriff, or...
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No.
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They can't sue you for a debt accrued by someone other than you, certainly not debt accrued through identity theft. Be sure that...
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It depends on what they did. You would need to talk to a lawyer. Absolutely. It takes a lot of research, stamina and just...
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I used to work as a manager for a company that offered several different loans similar to payday loans and the best thing to do...
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There is usually a flat fee that you would have been billed for monthly. If you were and you didn't pay, then you are still...
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Yep! Perhaps, they would be able to recover medical costs but the circumstances of the accident would determine whether or...
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There are companies that purchase Money Judgments, You can locate them through any search engine. Most don't purchase outright,...
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You can sue the interloper for what's called "tortious interference." It's been done successfully recently. (Recently for me is...
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In Ohio it is 30 days. It maybe diffent in other states. The average time limit is 20 days although it will vary...
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It must be a recognized grounds in the state where you file the action.
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You'll need a good lawyer for this one. Don't try doing it on your own!
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AnswerNo.It is not the decision of the plaintiff nor the defendant to make such a request.Judges who believe there could be a...
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Technically, nobody. There was no contract involved. A contract is when BOTH parties agree to the terms. You can't just send...
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The corporate charter giving preemptive rights can be enforced in court, if necessary, and a corporation would normally try to...
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Because they set the standards in which others are judged by?(This is called precedent.) Our legal system is...
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It depends. First you can sue for them burning your hair, and that alone is a hefty amount. And then you add the mortification...
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The court of law look at this matter closely; if the plaintiff is said to be a public figure, then the judgment will result in...
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The US and Canada of course have different tests and both are available at most public libraries, with answers.Practice tests are...
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In a criminal case the city, state or government can refilethe case and have a new trial.In a civil case the judge normally will...
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The best choice would be to get legal advice from an attorney. Seniors can usually obtain free or reduced rate representation...
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AnswerThere is more freedom in contractual law where as in tortuous liability it is more of imposed nature. The claimant will...
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there was none that's because murders "occur" Before you rip on his/her grammar check your own, that would be (there were none)
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The county Board of Realtors (which are probably friends with the broker) or seek a lawyer or go to small claims court (without a...
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Actually, I would like to know the name and address of the registered agent for Bank of America - IN MISSOURI? No, in California
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A friend's boss is a criminal lawyer in a large Canadian city and firm. Last year his hourly rate started at $600 ca. Pretty...
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Call your local Entourny, they will help out. Or Call your Local Non-Emergancy Police hotline.
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Bankruptcy is the only way to halt a valid wage garnishment.
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It all depends on what was in the written contract, what he agreed to do versus what he did, whether there were change orders and...
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No, a judge cannot be sued. A case could possibly be brought against the state, but this is usually a situation where you appeal...
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Near 35 Percent It's typically a percentage of the amount awarded to the winner. The percentage is agreed upon before the...
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States establish laws relating to SOL's for lawsuits therefore a specific answer is not possible without knowing the state in...
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1.wage garnishment 2. bank levy 3. lien
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NO!
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In Bush v. Gore the candidate Bush claims that he was the plaintiff. Plaintiff to what? Firstly, he was never a candidate. ...
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Anybody can sue for anything. If the restaurant has a duty to inspect its beverages for decomposed lizards, then they could be...
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It varies from state to state, but it would be " obstruction of justice " and that is a serious charge. In some places you would...
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