If multiple people are on civil complaint , do all parties need to respond? if they don't? will it go into default even if

Each party must file an answer -- just because there are multiple parties does not mean that each party's defenses are the same. There also may be...

I reside in minnesota but I want to sue a resident in iowa. what location legal jurisdiction for this matter?

Your promissory note might also have a governing law and/or venue clause. Read it to determine if there are any restrictions as to where you can...

Will debt be shared?

No. Not unless you refinance that debt jointly or enter into an agreement with the creditor to assume it.

If a settlement agree was reached in a civil suit and at a later date both parties agree to a change in the terms.

Dismissal of the case was dependent upon a settlement begin reached. Most often, courts don't care about the details of the settlement -- only...

How to deal with land-locked property

In some states, easements by necessity can be created (meaning if this property were subdivided from a larger parcel both owned by a common owner,...

How could i tell my common law husband to end the relationship?

I'm just going to add that Maryland does not allow the creation of common law marriages. That is, if your entire relationship has been in Maryland...

A copy signed by both parties should be fine -- so long as you can prove that the tenants signatures are authentic.

Does a commercial tenant have to give notice that they are exercising the option to renew?

Your lease agreement governs how the renewal process is to occur. Most well-written commercial leases will set forth the terms to renew, including...

Do I have a case?

Your question is so unclear as to what is going on here. First and foremost, Maryland is an at will employment state, which means that you can be...

What is the fastest way to educate myself to represent myself in the court without having to hire an attorney?

There are no short-cuts to being a lawyer. Evidence alone is an entire semester class -- rules of procedure are important. Plus, knowing the...