In opposing an OSC (vacate), will the plaintiff win if he only shows that the defendant gave a false excuse for not appearing?

The Defendant has the burden of establishing both elements - the reasonable excuse and the meritorious defense. You have an opportunity to rebut...

That's not really enough information to give you a definite answer. It could mean that a motion was made to vacate the Judgment/Order dismissing...

If a legal document stating a loan was made and to be repaid, is that considered legal evidence of a loan? Need it be repaid?

If the "legal divorce document" you are referring to doesn't bear your husband's signature then it will likely be given no weight at all.

Is it prudent to file a response to the defendant's motion to show cause, or just wait until the hearing?

The only prudent thing to do is to file papers in opposition to the motion. If you don't respond there won't be a hearing. The motion will be...

How do I get a National security letter removed from my name?

I think your best bet may be to speak with a civil rights attorney about this issue. You may have a claim against the government employee issuing...

What steps can i take to file paternity in virginia before a child is born?

If the mother of your child resides in VA, your best bet is to re-post this question using VA as the location, as that's where you'll have to bring...

What forms would I file to get a case that was dismissed wo my consent back on the docket

Much more information would be needed to provide an answer. Why was it dismissed? On motion? Why do you believe your consent is necessary? Was...

I received an incomplete copy of an Order to Show Cause" from a NYC small claims court, signed by a judge . What should I do?

You can and should get a copy from the Court that issued it.

Once NYS allows an entity to be formed under a certain name, it is legal for that entity to conduct business in NY. That doesn't mean that an...

I already won a small claims judgement against my old landlord for unreturned security deposit. Can I now sue for treble damages

You can ask at the court if there are other small claims judgments against your Landlord. If she has multiple ( 3 I think) other unsatisfied...