NY Civil Court -order to show cause to vacate default-if motion is granted, is the case heard on the same day? Or future date?

If the judgment is vacated the person who won has the right to file an answer and conduct discovery, depending on the court. I would have to check...

Can estoppel by representation be used in libel cases?

There is probably no basis for a libel claim because it does not sound like the statements were published. Your hypothetical is difficult to...

I filed a small claim for damages incurred by a filthy tenant. We signed an agreement before court.

Do you have a judgment against the former tennant? If so, now is the hard part. You have to identify assets that the tennant owns so you can...

State court rendered foreclosure judgement against me in NYS.Mortgage transfer note had fake notary.

The standing argument has been the one most relied upon, but trying to defend this case, or file a bankruptcy in this case without an attorney is...

How can I obtain ownership of a motorcycle that my ex filed bankrupcy on, I am the co-signer?

Contact the collection agency to get the title assigned to you after you pay off the debt on the bike.

Also, jointly held property in many states does not become property of the estate. You should seek the counsel of a local estate attorney if the...

This is regarding a wage garnishment. How do I go about recovering my refund after a claim of exemptions?

You could bring an action to get the funds back in State court but the funds may also be held and credited against future witholding.

In Washington State, regarding the proper service of a Writ of Garnishment, what are the 4 answer forms that must be served?

Wage Garnishment and Bankruptcy Exemptions -- Washington WAGE GARNISHMENT EXEMPTION: 75% of earnings or 40 times the federal minimum hourly wage,...

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I need to know what my options are. I've been ordered to appear in court for credit card

The first thing you need to do if and when you get sued is file an Answer. The summons will tell you that you must “appear” by way of an Answer in...

The first thing you need to do if and when you get sued is file an Answer. The summons will tell you that you must “appear” by way of an Answer in...