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Do I owe for attorney charges incurred after my civil case was dismissed?
I never signed retainers for him to continue.
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Answered on May 28, 2017
There is no way this question can be answered without a review of the terms of the retainer agreement.
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Is it in anyway possible to get more than $1000 in additional damages from a debt collector?
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Answered on May 26, 2017
It is $1000 per incident which is why violations are often subject to class actions.
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Is there a time limit to file a lawsuit fine in new york?
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Answered on May 25, 2017
If an action is commenced against you and you answer and the plaintiff does not proceed you may make a motion to dismiss for failure to prosecute....
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Whats the time limit to file a lawsuit or sue someone in new york?
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Answered on May 25, 2017
See CPLR Article 2 for the NY State Statute of Limitations. Here is a...
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What should I do?
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Answered on May 25, 2017
I certainly don't think your civil rights were violated. You should contact a criminal defense attorney.
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In a pro se case, if there are two listed as parties, is it necessary for both parties to sign the motions, and other docs?
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Answered on May 23, 2017
It really depends on the document to be signed.
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How do I report a landlord for many illegal apartments in Nassau County.
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Answered on May 22, 2017
You may contact the building department of the town where the property is located.
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If you are given a 72 hour notice to vacate the premises on Friday May 19 what is the earliest date the sherif can put you out?
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Answered on May 22, 2017
Be prepared for an eviction as early as first thing Thursday morning, 5/25.
Lien on coop apartment from two owners ago, now apartment going to auction even though our mortgage is in good standing.
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Answered on May 21, 2017
Since a co-op apartment is PERSONAL PROPERTY (the shares of the corporation), it is purchased SUBJECT TO any liens. Each Purchaser should run a...
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What would be the legal limit of interest that a landlord can collect on a $2100 debt after 18 years?
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Answered on May 19, 2017
The legal rate of interest on a judgment entered in NY State is 9%. 18 years of interest on $2100 is $3402, so the calculation is likely...
