First, you need to retain counsel asap. For your info, Kessler & Kessler is a well-known collection firm. Second, the method of service appears...

Entry of default judgment after answer, discovery and motions in nj

First, you must retain counsel asap because you are getting behind the 8 ball. If can't obtain one then you must review court rules and call court...

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It is an excellent idea to interview attys before retaining same. Before the interview, make sure there is no charge. Besides seeing if you feel...

Where can I find the New Jersey law about unjust enrichment?

I agree with both other answers but would start with google search for explanation of it and then specifically how interpreted in NJ. Case law is...

Is a "Civil" Writ of Execution to levy personal property considered a Search Warant in NJ?

As to whether a debtor must let sheriff into home to execute on a judgment, a NJ court(Vitale v. Hotel California 1982) stated that generally an...

Yes, you need to and should file cross-claim against primary borrower. Depending on timing you will probably need file a motion to allow this. ...

NJ Small Claims where damages are $15,000 reduced from an actual $200,000 to avoid Law Division. What is the discovery period?

Under Court Rule 6:4-4, depositions are not permitted except for good cause via filing of motion on notice to other party. The motion must be...

Can I dispute this legal fee charge?

The answer of Ms. Tom is a very good one. I am not a divorce lawyer but I am a litigator (lawsuit attorney) and have input. Let me give example...

In NJ Law Division you have a large discovery period what is the period in a Small Claims where the max damages are $15,000?

The limit of $15,000 is in the Special Civil Part of the Law Division. As to discovery, we look to Rule 6:4-5. It states that interrogatories and...

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I was sued by a debt collection company and I do not have any assets or wages. Can they still enter a judgement against me?

I am a lawyer in NJ and not Illinois. However, judgment can be obtained even if you have no assets. In fact, this is a frequent situation since...