Can I be taken to court for a judgement that's already been made on a debt?

The papers you have been served with are likely post judgment discovery papers. They allow a judgment creditor limited discovery as to your...

Generally speaking, a supplier can lien for goods which were incorporated into the improvement. However, each state is different so you should...

What can I do if If I already settled a civil suit for defamation and find out a separate cause of action exists?

It will depend heavily on the facts of each case, as well as the settlement agreement and release in the first. If the first action was based only...

I have an appeals hearing in 1 week. Is it too late to find a lawyer to help me?

It should not be to late to find a lawyer to represent you at the hearing. I am sure that the greater Buffalo area has more then a few experienced...

In Massachusetts after a creditor wins a judgement , what action can they take?

A money judgment entered in the State of Massachusetts is generally enforceable for a period of twenty (20) years and can include garnishment. ...

I have a hearing on a motion to compel answers to discovery. What might I expect from the plaintiffs attorney of why they

I would check the local rules and make sure you have complied with all "good faith" requirements. Some Courts and Judges will not entertain...

My grandmother passed, my aunt is executrix, she stated there were letters to us, and now shes claims no knowledge of them?

Agree with the above response. Trust your instincts and have your mother contact an experienced probate attorney for a consultation.

Can a contractor place a lein and sue for unpaid construction fees?

If the contractor has, in fact, placed a lien on your property, and served it properly, you would have received notice of it. It may be worth...

How can we defend a fruadulent and exaggerated mechanic's lien in NY. Want to sue the contractor bcoz we are sure he exaggerated

New York's lien law contains various ways to flush out improper mechanics' liens. First, you can serve a "30 day demand letter" upon the...