How would I word a lawsuit against a heat and air contractor for shoddy work?

word it properly to avoid dismissal at the pleadings stage.

The movant of a Motion for Summary Judgment (Plaintiff or Defendant) asserts, in effect, that there is not a real dispute about any relevant...

Can you plead the fifth if you got a subpoena for a deposition?

you have asked this question earlier and received a number of answers from skilled counsel.

The Fifth Amendment protects individuals from providing incriminating statements against themselves. This applies in criminal and civil trials...

Once the creditor obtains a judgment in their favor, the creditor may enforce that judgment through all means available under NY CPLR Article...

What are my options once a judgment has been made against me?

Have a consultation with a consumer/debt litigation attorney and inquire about vacating the default judgment.

Settlement check came in to atty office Dec 2017 why haven't i been asked to come in to sign it so it can be depstd/disbursed?

The only person to whom you should be asking this question is your attorney who has an obligation to answer fully, truthfully and honestly.

If a foreclosure case is dismissed for lack of standing, is that considered “on the merits”, pursuant to CPLR 205(a)?

There are year long courses in law school on this subject. In brief, dismissal for lack of standing is a procedural determination [i.e. you may be...

In New York, Small Claims Courts do not award punitive damages. If you are not close to the running of the Statute of Limitations for you claim,...

A CPLR 3211 Motion to Dismiss is not a "responsive pleading". It is a request for the Court to make a ruling on the legal sufficiency of the...