Legal advice in a civil suit

By all means - DO NOT default. Show up in court no matter what, and ytou can explain to the judge that you need more time, and that you need the...

How do i file a small clains suit when I live in one state and the defendant lives in another

You may proceed against anyone wherever there is jurisdiction over them. If you bro-in-law has sufficient contact with the State of NJ for a local...

Can I rent a building while it's under litigation?

Of course, as long as you don't violate any tenancy that is the subject of litigation. The fact that you're involved in litigation doesn't mean...

Corporate protection under chapter 11 bankruptcy

Yes, the automatic stay provisions of the Bankruptcy Act effectively stay all other proceedings. You may petition the bankruptcy court for leave...

Yes, the short answer to your question is that services are generally deemed to be rendered pursuant to a contract (whether written or oral). The...

What are the consequences for abandoning a condo that we own

No, unless there is some special clause in your condo documents that gives you the right to abandon in favor of the condo itself with them...