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My 7 year old got injured in the school playground.
In addition to the answers given above, you should consult with a New York personal injury lawyer as soon as possible, as NYC schools, if they are not private, are considered municipal entities. You only have 90 days from the date of accident to file a Notice of Claim, which must be very specific.
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How can I get a copy of someone's Will in New York state
You can try going to the Surrogate's Court Clerk in the county where your grandfather passed away to see if they will release the file to you for your review. This will is the Court's copy and you will not be allowed to take anything out of the court file.
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Can I, defendant ( self represent), be the person to serve the paper (Answer to a Summons & complaint) to Plaintiff?
No. You should not serve the answer, even if by mail. Have a friend or neighbor drop in the mail for you and have that person sign the affidavit of service.
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What is required for a written response to a Consumer Credit Transaction summons in New York State
Go to the courthouse where the summons and complaint was filed and ask the clerk to give you a pro se answer. At the very least, before you even think of negotiating with the Plaintiff, file and serve a timely answer so that you preserve all of your rights. If the claim is large enough, you may want to think about having an attorney represent you.
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If my husband lied about being previously married on the marriage application, under New York law is our marriage still valid
A marriage may be deemed void by reason of bigamy. Parties to this "marriage" may walk away from void marriages without court order. If children or large property to be dealt with, then just walking away may not seem the best option and more likely entering into a separation agreement may be more palatable. Please find yourself a qualified Divorce Law attorney in your area. You can look on AVVO as a start. I also have a name for you and if you contact me through my website, I would be...
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Slip and fall accident in costco, procedure for filing a claim
If you are injured, the first thing you should do is seek further medical attention. It is probably worth seeking the advice of an attorney, as slip and fall cases can be difficult to pursue. Reason being is that you have to prove that the entity had either actual or constructive knowledge of the condition (in this case, the chicken grease).
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How long does a person have to file a car accident report to the car insurance company? (with no police report)
Call your own insurance company to report the accident as soon as possible. If you don't report within a certain number of days after the date of accident (per your policy), the company has the right to disclaim and won't cover you or any claim made by the "other person". Most insurance companies, including GEICO, have 24 hour claim reporting services. Also, if you do not have collision, call the other vehicle's insurance company to report property damage (property damage only).
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Collection agency filing suit for debt that isnt mine, what now?
I'm sorry about your situation. You need to 1. file an answer if you haven't done so already. Your answer should include your statements above; 2. You need to show up in court with all of the documentation you previously brought. 3. Show that documentation to the attorney representing the credit card company and to the judge when your case is called. A bench trial means that there is no jury and things should go very quickly. In the long run, having a lawyer with you on the day of trial...
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Can i find out if my wife has filed for a divorce from me in ny state
Yes. You can access the New York State Unified Court System online. I have provided the web address below. You search the Civil Supreme by party name (you can enter your name, your wife's name, or both). If an action has been filed, you will be able to obtain the index number. Also, if she has filed for divorce, you should have been properly served with a copy of the summons within 120 days of the filing of the index number.
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Regarding a car accident
If you can not get in touch with your attorney, you can view your case online at ecourts.com or go to the court clerk's office and get updated information. You can search by either your name as the plaintiff or by index number. Best of luck.
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