Is a PA magistrate required to explain how they came to their decision?

Because each side is entitled to appeal a DJ's decision and get a new trial at the Common Pleas Court level there is,unfortunately at times, no...

I agree that you should contact a personal injury lawyer before giving a statement by phone to a store representative.Store spillage cases often...

What is the statue of limitations for a morgtgage company to file a foreclosure in Pennsylvania?

The company is not affected by any statute of limitations as the mortgage is a lien against the property.It might be administrative delay on the...

In the state of pa, can they garnishes my pay check. for a credit card bill.

Wage garnishment is not allowed for credit card debt in PA.The creditor can continue to go on fishing expeditions for additional accounts you have...

Law for owner entering property after notice is given according to lease

An appeal can act as a supersedeas or stay of an eviction proceeding but under the PA rules for evictions the tenant must post rent into an account...

I took over car loan payments for a friend but no longer want the car.

Promises to undertake the debt of another must be in writing and signed by the person assuming responsibility.Any legal action he takes could be...

Is it possible to force the sale of a jointly owned property in PA if other owner refuses to sell?

Yes.There is a legal proceeding that can be undertaken called an action in partition which ultimately can force a sale and equitably divide the...

Will alimony be calculated on income that comes from property protected by a prenuptial agreement?

The answer most likely will depend on contract interpretation that requires an attorney to render a formal opinion after actually looking at the...

Landlord/tenant Appeal Process

A judgment for possession can be enforced if the ten day appeal period has expired by requesting an order for possession from the DJ Court.A...

I was summoned for failure to move at a green light because my car would not move-engine trouble. Can they really do this?

Disobedience to a traffic control device or 3111 is a no point offense but it seems that you would have to have some intent to disobey or, at the...