In a debt collection trial does the plaintiff take the risk that if their side does not prevail that they will have to pay the

No, generally not. We abide by the "American rule" which is that each side bears its own costs unless there is a statute or contractual agreement...

In NC if youwalk away from your house, can your 401 K or wages in another state be garnished?

To break down the question some: As the prior poster stated, NC does allow for deficiency judgments on a foreclosed house (assuming that we are...

Should i file a motion to dismiss?

I am not familiar with Georgia's civil procedure or nomenclature but in the federal system (and a quite a few state's civil procedure are based on...

Can I be taken to small claims court by the same person for the same debt more than once in NC?

Let me also make sure I understand what you are asking. You were sued in Small Claims Court and the court ordered you to pay some of what the...

Looking for a collection attorney in charlotte?

You should probably contact a litigation lawyer with experience in business matters. One of the issues that can be raised in attemting to get your...

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Meeting with bankrupcty attonery's on Monday. What questions should I be asking?

As stated, tell everything to your attorney. Even if you think it is unimportant, spill it and let the lawyer decide. In terms of questions,...

I have a 2010 judgment against an individual. He is hiding his assets behind his own corporation

Levy on the shares of stock in that corporation. Then, once you become the owner of those shares of stock (through the levy), you hold a...

My father gave me a garage door opener 3 yrs ago no he says i owe him money or he will call the police and report it stole.

I assume that your question involves whether your father can do that. First, you must remember the distinction between what could happen as...

Negotiating with a collection agency lawyer or agency representative.

I am not licensed in California. Generally, I never settle with junk debt buyers. Generally, they cannot prove the debt. Be sure to raise the...

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Credit Card Debt in NC: Can they go after your spouse if they aren't joint accounts?

No. A credit card account is only the responsibility of the obligor. So, if your spouse is not a joint obligor then he is safe. You should...