Is an appeal (from a small claims case) 'automatically' granted in Maryland's trial 'de nova' system?

The appeal de novo from a judgment in a small claim is a matter of right if properly exercised. There is a new trial in the Circuit Court as...

Can a Maryland third party demand retroactive interest the creditor never billed before the debt was transferred?

Have an attorney take a look at your contract with the original provider. If the original bill is from a medical provider interest may be...

Received letter saying to call about a summons issued to me. Called twice had to leave messages, no return calls. What do I do

This is not a debt collection question. It should be tagged criminal. It sounds as though a deputy sheriff, state trooper, or police officer left...

I have a judgment that was issue in 2007 I was never served on. They are now trying to garnish my wages.

There are a number of questions here. The affidavit of service in the court file should be reviewed for accuracy. You may have a basis to file a...

Can surviving spouse keep making the mortgage loan payments if she is not on the loan but owns the home jointly with her husband

The answers depend, in part on the language in your deed of trust, your note holder, and your mortgage servicer. As an illustration, see...

Following the date of the foreclosure sale the trustees have 30 days to file a report of sale. Following the report of sale, parties (and certain...

Can one defendant authorize another defendant to speak on their behalf?

Not unless the other defendant is a lawyer. Were the other defendant a lawyer it nevertheless would likely not be wise.

This is a question that relates to contract. If there was a verbal agreement that he repay you have a cause of action. There is also a doctrine...

If neighbor won't stay off my property, can I have her charged with trespassing if i video her on my property?

Send her a written notice not to enter or come on your property. Keep a copy for your records. Send it regular and certified mail. If she comes...

How do I save my house from foreclosure. bank has notified me of intent to foreclose?

Who is your servicer? Is the servicer a HAMP participant? What amount of mortgage payment can you make if you receive a disability award? To...