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Hello. I am trying to get a default judgement vacated in the state of Maryland for medical bills I am not sure are actully mine
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Answered on September 13, 2012
You may be able to contact the law firm which obtained the judgment, and get them to vacate the judgment against you, which would be a big help. ...
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Former lawyer threatening defamation litigation if I publicize concerns -- statements of fact on lawyer review websites ok?
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Answered on September 13, 2012
Truth is an absolute defense to a claim of libel, assuming you can prove the truth of the allegedly defamatory statements. Libel is a difficult...
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A FRIEND WAS TAKING ITEMS WORTH $67.98 , SHES PAID THE FINE TO THE SHOP,HOW SOON WILL THE COURT CALL SUCH A CASE.FIRST CRIME
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Answered on September 13, 2012
The "fine to the shop" is a civil claim shopkeepers and stores are entitled to make against people who steal from them, and it has nothing to do...
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I moved into a townhouse on 7/1/12. Washer broke down, A/C didn't work, water heater faucet corroded and leaked into livingroom.
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Answered on September 13, 2012
When these problems arose in the first place, you should have petitioned the district court to establish a rent escrow where you could pay your...
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If i have a judgement lein against me, and my wife is willed an inheritance of half a house, can the lein holder or court take i
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Answered on September 13, 2012
No. A lienholder can only attach assets titled in your name. If the house is sold and your wife deposits the proceeds into a bank account in...
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What should I do?
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Answered on September 12, 2012
You should not "do" anything. If they want to pursue this, they will need to file a civil action against you and prove the case. IF they can...
What is a "theft - scheme : 1k to under 10k"? And who determines whether it were a "scheme" or not?
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Answered on September 12, 2012
OK, you need to stop posting such specific facts and stating "I stole" or the like on a public forum such as this, which is accessible to law...
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Can someone who performed home improvement work (without a contract) sue? In addition, can they file a lien on the property?
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Answered on September 12, 2012
DC has a home improvement law that is very consumer friendly, but the regulatory agency that is supposed to police home improvement contractors has...
Can you be sued twice for the same debt from the same debt collector?
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Answered on September 12, 2012
Unless by "won" you mean the court dismissed, or allowed the creditor to dismiss, the case against you without prejudice. In that case they could...
Caught stealing from college bookstore.
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Answered on September 11, 2012
You need a criminal defense lawyer, and you need to exercise your right to remain silent. Do not post any more admissions of guilt on this web...
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