I studied English as Second Language, but I can present at Statistical and Chemical conferences, am I obliged to serve in Jury?

Only the court may excuse you from service. Your failure to appear as summoned could result in a free ride to the court in an official law...

Can I file a lawsuit if I bit into my bagel and found a rusty screw?

You can file a lawsuit based on the facts, but the issue is whether you have suffered an injury serious enough to warrant filing suit. Your best...

Can I sue or get financial compensation for the purchase of a new car after a lady t bones me in a mall parking lot ?

Depending on the amount of damage done to your vehicle, you might be able to bring an action against the other driver to recover the value of your...

I did not receive a summons in person or by mail, is this a violation in the legal process and can that help my case?

Leaving a summons with someone of "suitable age and discretion" at your apartment and then mailing to you at your last known residence or place of...

What do I do?

Ask the company to pay for a new passport and apply for a new one.

Who's at fault when hitting an illegally parked car due to a pedestrian crossing the road?

Since your insurance carrier is involved, it's best to follow what it says.

Can I sue the city for this or did I run out of time?

Generally in New York State, before you may bring an action against a municipality, you are required to serve what is called as a notice of claim...

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In NY State Civil Court is a phone message admissible evidence?

As long as you can lay a proper foundation for the phone message you should be able to get it into evidence. Such things as relevance,...

How do I go about this?

To really get to the bottom of this, you should go to the Erie County Clerk's office and find the filed order approving the settlement of your...

You must discuss this with an attorney. GEICO is not in business to help you - it is in business to make money. It will deny payment to you until...