What can I do to get my puppy back from the rescue?

Moved to Animal Law, because I'm not sure where else this would fit. There is a lot of missing information here. Who provided the medical care?...

Can I call up a county clerks office and call the head clerk some choice words without getting into any legal trouble?

Depends upon your "choice" of words. Your best bet is to say nothing at all, as the old saying goes. The long-term risk of fallout is not worth the...

There is no theoretical maximum to damages, but there is a theoretical minimum: $0.00. Even if you can prove the libel, you still have to prove...

I want to file a small claim against Washington Gas whose contractor accidentally cut our cable line while replacing gas pipe.

Based on these facts, you will likely not be able to prove lost earnings or wages, because they are speculative. Lack of internet for 10 days,...

Can i take someone to court over a hit and run a year later?

As the previous attorneys have pointed out, yes, you can sue, but in a case like this, you are better off letting your insurance company handle it,...

You must consult with an attorney. Even if the case should be dismissed, the court will not hear argument from an officer of the company, because...

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How can I write an apeal?

Assuming the judgment was in the General District Court or Small Claims Court, you need to file a Notice of Appeal with the clerk's office of that...

What do I do?

You could seek out a legal aid organization that provides free legal services or advice for people in your situation (in my area, we have Legal...

Is there any way to clear my name?

Even if the statute of limitations did not preclude any lawsuit (as the other commenting attorney correctly identifies), an action for defamation...

Will I have to pay the defendant's attorney fees if they move it from small claims to district court?

Generally speaking, litigants in the U.S. bear their own attorney fees (with a handful of exceptions). If you file in Small Claims Court and your...