Can a civil case that's been dismissed with prejudice be reopened if the agreement was made without one party's consent?

I am assuming the case was dismissed over objection of a party. Usually the court requires the attorney or the party to appear before this happens...

Can I sue a shop owner for not having my car ready for almost a year?

Probably yes but it would depend on the contract you entered with him. In NJ there is are a long set of rules for shop owners like this, called an...

I paid in full for a new apt development in oversea but never received deed because developer hadn't deposited money in escrow.

The issue is one of assets and of they have none on the corporate form with whom you contracted and have the judgment you are out of luck. I...

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I am looking for an explanation as to what happens when a case is moved to federal district court from local county courts

I am certain you lawyer would know the answer to this. Generally the case was removed for either diversity or there was a Federal question...

What makes an arbitration agreement in Washington unconscionable?

This is a fact sensitive analysis to be performed by the Court. in NJ the factors include, cost inconvenience, availability of the witnesses,...

I am considering filing a lemon law case in FL. A lawyer I that was recommended to says he pays for all the fees, including cou

Most states require a retainer agreement and you should have received one. Ask for a retainer so you can make sure this is true and that should...

Is it forgery to sign a check to pay the check holders bill with their permission

If he denies this you can see there is an issue. You should speak to a lawyer and/or get him to sign some statement to this effect

How do i find unclaimed money from a lawsuit?

I would contact State Farm directly and ask them about the lawsuit and make a claim under whatever procedures they had set up. If there was a...

I got a car through a inhouse finance dealership about a week ago? I'm not happy with the car!

In NJ if they lied to you about the car in an affirmative fashion then you would have a claim under the Consumer Fraud Act, no intent need to be...

I am thinking of filing a lawsuit on Chrysler Corp. due to faulty brand new 2013 car and negligence.

You would have many options for claims here: Lemon Law, breach of warranty, Mag-Moss. You need to contact a consumer lawyer to make sure that...