How should I proceed with my small claims court case?

A Buffalo area small claim court has no jurisdiction outside the County of Erie and certainly not out of state (with limited exceptions not...

How the punitive/exemplary/economic damages and other damages for pain/suffering are calculated? Any formulas or how to measure?

You need to determine the specific damages. Was income lost due to the fraud? How much? Was a premium sale/buy price lost due to the fraud? Unless...

I recently received a Subpoena to take deposition of judgment debtor. it does not have a judge name nor clerks name only an esq?

Yes, as long as there is an entered judgment .

This could be a misdemeanor or even a felony and be subject to repayment with penalties. You should definitely consult with a regulatory...

What is the standard of review courts use in reviewing the findings and determinations made by insurance companies? De novo?

Your contract and state law determine respective rights. The issue is whether a party has complied with the policy or not. It involves reading of...

Receiving remittance as gifts from parents and grand parents

Recipients of gifts are not subject to taxation under federal (and at least most state) laws.

You should docket the judgment in the County clerk office unless your judgment is from the Supreme court where it already is docketed and becomes a...

In New York state, can I exclude my husband as beneficiary of my life insurance policy and leave it to my children?

Yes, you can. For the younger one, you'll need to set up a trust independently of the insurance policy, or in the policy designate a Uniform Trust...

How can I find out if a contractor already has judgments against him before I file a lawsuit in Erie County (Buffalo area) NY?

Research the Court Record indexes for the counties where the company does business. Can do this online at the County clerk's Office sites,...

Credit Report issues

You can easily file a dispute of the entry with the credit reporting bureaus. They have forms you can complete.they are required to investigate...