Can a previous negotiation attempt be used against me in a creditor lawsuit?

Because of the public policy in favor of amicable settlement of outstanding disputes, the general rule is that settlement negotiations are not...

My husband used our money as down payment and bought a house. My name isn't on the loan or deed. Am I an owner? Am I liable

I am a New York attorney and cannot advise you as to Georgia state law, but can make some observations that may be helpful to you. If you are not...

A joint tenant with right of survivorship means that the ownership interest of the joint tenant who dies first is vested in the survivor. A...

If my apartment and several surrounding units suffered damage as a result of flooding originating from my unit, am I liable?

Sit back and wait to be sued -- either by the landlord or by the other tenants whose units were damaged. You sound somewhat uncertain as to the...

I worked in restaurent and owner did not pay me after 1 week, i called police said file civil law suit, how can i handle this?

Although I am a New York attorney and am unfamiliar with Nebraska law, it seems to me that your best bet is pursuing it through the local small...

Is this civil or criminal?

It is potentially both civil and criminal, and you may proceed in both directions at the same time. In some states, burglary is defined as...

If you have proof a police officer or two lied on a report that put a friend in prison and you can prove they lied what can u do

First, bring the circumstances to the attention of the attorney that represented your friend. If that does no good, bring it to the attention of...

Can i sue her for defamtion and lose of wages for a year?

As a New York lawyer, I cannot advise you as to Georgia state law, but can provide you with certain information that may be helpful. Assuming that...

If attorney closes my case do I have the right to request the information they have collected?

The way to find other "accident reports" concerning a particular store would be to find other lawsuits that were filed against the store or, in the...

Should an eviction show up on our credit history even though we moved out 2 days after we were served?

Your question does not indicate whether it was necessary for the landlord to continue the eviction proceeding until judgment. Most landlords will...