Verbal language to cite previous court decision.

You would verbally cite a court decision by speaking its name as described in the title. Most times this is sufficient to identify the case,...

Can i open a poker hall a charge to get in

Are you joking? Unless you just flew in from Vegas where you have lived your entire life on a casino floor without any exposure to the outside...

check the summons. It should say you have 20 days to answer if personally served within NY State. If not personally served within NY State, you...

Can a tabloid or an individual be sued by a person making a claim that they have had their contribution to book/movie takenaway?

The answer is probably "yes but you will probably lose the case." However, this is important, I cannot tell what you are asking. Your question...

I am collecting NYS unemployment and I broke my leg. Can I still collect?

It depends on whether you are available and able to work. If you doctor has told you that you cannot search or accept work for a week (for...

I bought a house in Alabama, but the mortgage documents were signed in New York. Should I speak to a New York or Alabama lawyer

Check the mortgage loan document for a "choice of law" clause which should designate what law governs. Any bank will likely have a preferred forum...

Purchasing Surface AND Sub surface rights

In theory that is sufficient but, as you apparently know, mineral and surface rights can pass separately. You should hire a local real estate...

What process do i need to take to sue someone for a debt i feel is owed to me.?

If $5,000 or less, you can qualify for a small claim. You need to buy an index number, file a summons and complaint. A guide to your local small...

Can you be arrested? Yes, technically you could be arrested. The unemployment code classifies false benefits claims as a misdeamnor under Labor...

Who is the proper person to give evidence for a company in a criminal trial ?

Admissibility of evidence in a criminal trial will either be governed by state or federal evidence rules, depending on whether you are in a state...