A lawsuit against you would be a consumer credit transaction. Venue must be either in the county where you reside or the county where the...

Is it possible to supeona a third party for income?

The short answer is yes, it is possible. However the questions have to be limited to information regarding the party specifically, not the...

How do I substitute a lawyer on my foreclosure action?

If you do not object to your current lawyer's motion, then he will be relieved and you will be given time to retain new counsel. Once you have...

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I received a Summons for Foreclosure. How do I respond (serve a copy of Answer on the Plaintiff's Attorney).

The procedures can get very technical and a lawyer is recommended to defend foreclosures, where the risk is great. Many local bar associations...

I am a plaintiff in a civil matter regarding

Assuming that your lawyer was commencing the action in FL for your convenience, she/he did not do anything wrong by attempting that venue. If you...

My friend got served recently in foreclosure papers, she wants to ask the court to extend the time so she can better answer.

Your "friend" should contact the plaintiff's lawyers for an extension as this must be on consent. The time to answer is either 20 days after...

Someone borrowed over $50,000 from me in 2006 I had cancer at the time

I would suggest that you make a written demand for the money indicating that the agreement was that the money would be paid "upon demand, as...

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A "Purchase Money Mortgage" always has priority over a Judgment Lien. The Judgment lien will attach automatically against the deed if a transcript...

I live in a non rent control/rent stabilized apt. I signed my renewed list in Feb. I never received a copy of my lease.

I believe I just spoke with you by phone. I am not familiar with any binding statute called "NY tenants rights." My understanding of the law is...

Can my wages be garnished without collections agency letting me know of court date?

Did the mail correspondence reference a court and the index number issued by the court? If so, it is likely that a default judgment was entered...