When a class action lawsuit is filed by groups like ACLU & they represent individuals, do those individuals ever recover $ ?

When it's a case involving money damages, class plaintiffs usually receive some compensation for what they do. Typically it's in the thousands of...

Do I have a right to the unused portion of our paid in full money.

You could also just try asking them nicely if they'd let you out of the contract.

How long do I have before I can take him to small claims court to get this money back the times were when he's on his feet

When he agreed to pay you and you accepted, that formed a contract. In New Hampshire, the statute of limitations for breach of contract is three...

What can I do (if anything) to stop this?

See if your husband can get someone who has heard this. If it's a lie, it would be slander if told to a third party, though damages would be hard...

Get a consumers rights attorney. If you can show that the cable company does this as a matter of policy to many customers, you could have a large...

I accepted the offer of my partner in buying me out. Now,she changeS her mind. What are my ways to get out of this partnersh

You have made an offer, in which you would trade something of value in consideration for cash. This constitutes a valid contract, so you could, in...

My lawyer straight up lied to me repeatedly, and my phone system caught it`

I think you should check again on the Massachusetts wiretapping law. Contrary to what you write, Massachusetts requires the other party's consent...

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Exactly what constitutes an abuse of judicial discretion? How about an example?

When the court ignores what is required under the law or precedent, or is not reasonable in applying the law, the appeals court may find the court...

Class Action question. If the defendant is in NJ but the plantiff's are all over the nation is there a "best" state to pick?

Yes, some states are better than others, depending on the type of case you have in mind. If the defendant is located in NJ, there is a chance the...

I have got a judgement based on a National Arbitration Forum award.

What an interesting question. Under the Federal Arbitration Act, you can vacate an arbitration decision on only a few grounds. Among others, a...