What will happen if a landlord filled a civil case while the tenant is out side the country

If you received proper notice and a copy of the summons, then the court can enter a default judgement against you while you are out of the country....

Am i understanding this correctly? I hold a class D license

General registration plates are the dealer plates you see that can be applied to any car. Section 1A governs registration of motor vehicles. You...

I think your question may be what are your options for paid maternity leave. Currently there is no legal requirement for paid maternity leave from...

How is this possible ? With no documents? Being 12 years ago? can she sue me?

Unless there is a document showing that you owe $5K, there isn't going to be a way to enforce this deal. If you have no idea why she thinks this...

How soon can I file for contempt regarding a divorce agreement that my ex has verbalized she is not going to comply with?

If there is a reasonable belief that your ex is currently not complying, or is behaving in a way that will make complying impossible you can file...

Just purchased a 2006 chev .. The miles showing is 120000.. The title now says miles was 200100 with last owner .. Need help

If the sale was fraudulent you have a right to rescind the sale and get all your fees back from the dealer along with a full refund. The first step...

My lease ends August 31, 2016. Can my landlord begin showings May 25, 2016?

The law allows landlords to "enter the premises before the termination date of such lease" to show to a rental unit to "a prospective tenant,...

What should I do right now to not have a criminal record, or reach the police to explain the situation?

One thing that's important is to determine who the "they" is in your story. If "they" is the store, you should not be contacting the police. The...

If the police actually came, you may receive a summons in the mail. The penalty for a first time shoplifting charge is a fine only and doesn't...

What type of lawyer do you need when forcing a sale of a home that is listed as a joint-tenancy?

What you are trying to do is called a partition. Real estate or land use attorneys should be able to help you, but you should look for one with...