In NC is there a statue that applies to Breach of Contract?

There is no one statute that defines "breach of contract." It is the terms of the contract which determine whether or not a contract has been...

I'd like to charge a client my standard rate for services, but we did not have a contract. Can the client refute?

Contracts do not have to be in writing to be enforceable. However, if it is not in writing, it is your word against theirs. The terms of the...

No. Contracts do not have to be in writing to be binding. However, it does help prove your case if it is in writing. Otherwise it is your word...

Can I begin making payments toward a civil judgment without getting prior consent from the creditor as to the payment amount ?

You should make your payments directly to the Clerk of Court. This will confirm that the payments are accounted for and applied to the judgment....

I received a rather large civil judgement a few years ago before I was married. Can creditors take our property together?

Property purchased as "tenants by the entirety" is generally exempt from the claims of creditors which are not against both husband and wife. ...

What is litigation?

Litigation generally refers to the filing of the lawsuit and all of the activities that take place in order to pursue and/or defend a claim up to a...

Which state's statute of limitation does a creditor have to follow?

Most states have their own statute of limitations that governs how long one has to renew a judgment. In North Carolina, that statute of limitations...

In 2008 a small claims action was filed against me in NC for money owed. I have never been served. statute of lim. apply?

The answer is neither. The statute of limitations runs from the date you breached the contract by failing to pay. Once the action is filed, the...

How do I sue an educator who filed bankruptcy to recoup prepaid funds?

The general answer is that no, you cannot sue a party that is in bankruptcy. When a party files bankruptcy, the automatic stay comes into effect...

If I do not own a residence, can I use my $5000 wildcard exemption in a Motion to Claim Exempt Property to claim my bank account

Yes, you may claim the funds in the account as exempt with the wildcard exemption. However, I would be careful about using set amounts such as...