I've been sued personally and also business. My nickname was filed wrong on the paper but my last name is correct is that legal?

They can get a judgment against you and they will. Then they will amend the caption to correct the spelling, and get the judgment against you. ...

New York debt collection property exemptions

Ted is right. Spouse's property is not subject to your judgments. However, I would not worry about personal property. Collectors go after bank...

Regarding tenant rights

I agree with the prior post. In my experience, these requests are routinely honored.

How does 30 day notice to end lease work from my tenant?

I do not understand the question. Your tenant gave notice and paid the rent? What would you be returning. The lease document governs your...

Can Landlord be sued & fined for security deposit, lost wages & lying using the courts to overturn stipulation agreement?

You cannot bring a new action. If you are claiming the stipulation was violated, you have to go back to the judge who ordered it and enforce it...

How to prove vehicle is exempt from debt collector?

Any exemption must be proven by you. However, it would be highly unusual for a collector to pursue a used car for a collection judgment.

No. A repo requires a lien on the car. They can get a lien through enforcing a judgment on the credit card, but this is not the typical manner of...

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Can I freeze a judgement debtor's bank account without using a lawyer? The amount is $4,000.

You did that which one can do. This account is now closed, presumably, and another opened. You would need to send the Sheriff back to the bank,...

Can I be evicted from a room I am subletting, if I am current with my rent?

You cannot be evicted without a court proceeding. If you are locked out, call the police. It is illegal. If you have no copy of the lease, it...

How to get my land title back from my brother and sister in law?

Land cases are governed by the jurisdiction where the land is located. A US court cannot order someone to title land in the Philippines to...