Plaintiff (credit card company) sued me but did not show up in court and the judge dismissed the case without prejudice. 3 days
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Answered on January 18, 2013
No, sir! Once dismissed, all that discovery is meaningless. It's the "without prejudice" part that should concern you. You will be sued again.
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WHEN ARE INTERROGATORIES DUE IF A MOTION WAS MADE TO DISMISS MOTIONS DUE TO IMPROPER SERVICE AFTER PROPER SERVICE IS MADE?
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Answered on January 18, 2013
The procedural rules are no place for a lay person to get lost. Generally, the discovery rules operate independently of the motion rules. Of...
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I am one of 4 siblings. Our father passed away mid 2012. . He was a widow since 1979. My siblings and myself range in age from
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Answered on January 17, 2013
If the Estate is here, in Maryland, then your brother is under a time constraint to caveat the Will. He would have to file the caveat action,...
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Is it credit card fraud ( a felony) if you have a company credit card but use it for personal unathorized expenses ?
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Answered on January 17, 2013
Yes. We have advised employers and employees on this issue. The civil settlement may keep the matter from escalating to a criminal prosecution, but...
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Builder is constructing my new home. All draws are current. Can a supplier record a mechanics lean on me if he hasn't paid them?
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Answered on January 17, 2013
We have done Mechanic's Lien cases for over 20 years. The notice you received simply announces a dispute between the general and the supplier. The...
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Joining a growing company. How to spell out terms before misunderstandings occur?
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Answered on January 16, 2013
You most certainly need a lawyer to assist you in this new relationship. For instance, you describe an offer to give you "sales commissions." ...
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Can foreclosure be stopped for an investment property after a sale date has been issued.
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Answered on January 15, 2013
A foreclosure can be stopped at various stages, including before the sale date, and for various reasons. Nothing is truly final until the judge...
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Request for order of default was denied.
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Answered on January 15, 2013
This is another example of a lay person drowning in the pool of procedural rules. We frequently file motions to request entry of default, and we...
Can my boss fire me for giving car dealership false information
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Answered on January 15, 2013
If you do not have an employment contract, you are considered "at will," and can be fired for any non-discriminatory reason. At he very least, you...
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My house was foreclosed on and went to auction. Now they voluntarily dismissed the case without prejudice. What can I do now?
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Answered on January 14, 2013
The lender has control over the foreclosure process, and can stop it at any time until the court actually awards possession to the lender or a...