Can the judge change what you are suing for?

Many people confuse the fact that what is filed in a court of law appears to be "just paper" with a misperception that they can just file some...

Can you sue a doctor and not his practice for gross negligence

The answer to the legal procedural question presented is that one can select who to name in a complaint. Determining who the named parties will be...

I am currently pursuing a slip and fall claim against Walmart.

The question is whether a witness' past record can be used to test credibility. Credibility of a witness is always an issue, and this is an area...

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Where do I find help if I can't afford a lawyer? Should I contact the lawyer suing me and tell him I'm broke?

I do not fully agree with the thought that a judgment or settlement against you would necessarily not be dischargeable in bankruptcy. What the...

The law does not provide answers or resolution to all problems. Alienation of affection and emotional distress claims were at one time, and...

I recently loaned a friend around $900. Would a promissory note require by law that he pays me back within a certain time period

Click the link below for a guide that I posted on AVVO titled "Never Lend Anyone Money, But If You Do ... ". I think this answers most if not all...

How do I have a supplementary process that the plaintiff (creditor) won by default dismissed or appealed??

Did you show up for the court calls? After entry of any judgment including a judgment by default there are only very short periods to file for...

Why my attorney didn't have to report my student loans in my chapter 7 bankruptcy?

Bankruptcy requires full complete truthful disclosure of all income, debt and assets. Student loans are included on the bankrutpcy schedules. ...

Are you informed if a judgement is placed on your home?

The rules of civil procedure in Massachusetts allow for prejudgment security devices which include attachment. However, the required showing...

7-10 yrs. ago i lost jobs at pepsi and walmart.not my fault.my mother in law made many threats,i tried to kill my self.can i sue

Statutes of limitation allow people with potential claims to pursue a legal claim only for a certain period of time after the initial incident that...