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My lawyer kept avoiding giving me a court date so I went to the courts. He had cancelled a date without ever telling me about i
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Answered on February 09, 2014
Ask you lawyer what took place or go to the court and take a look at your file so that you can see what took place. Many cases have mandatory...
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I received a civil summons. I do owe the money. What happens when I send my answer admitting I know I was wrong in not paying.
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Answered on February 09, 2014
You should speak to a lawyer before admitting this because you may have defenses that you do not know about or you may want to file bankruptcy...
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If a second Motion is to be on "Different Grounds", does that mean the specific issue or the specific ground itself?
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Answered on February 09, 2014
You might be confused between "motion" and "claim". A claim is what you are basing your case on. A "motion" is what is heard before a court to...
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After auto repair from a collision is it safe to sign papers when I pick it up? I am concerned about asking for diminish Value
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Answered on February 09, 2014
Read the papers and see if you are releasing all of your rights with regards to your claim. This is different then papers signed with the...
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My lawyer won't issue subpoenas for two officers after I asked him to do so. What do I do? I need their testimony!
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Answered on February 09, 2014
Ask to meet with the attorney and ask him or her for the reason why the officers were not subpoenaed. Really listen to the attorney and respect...
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Can someone ask for civil damages when you are currently paying restitution ordered by the court from a criminal case?
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Answered on February 09, 2014
Yes, the employer can request civil damages as well.
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All I ask is if the property is sold is the new owner obligated to honor the tenants leases in the property
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Answered on February 09, 2014
Usually in a private sale the new owner buys subject to the existing lease - look at your lease and it should cover this. - Not the same if the...
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Days Summary Ejectment eviction?
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Answered on February 09, 2014
If you are only asking for possession and you win your case and the tenant does not appeal then you are talking about 45 days. The first case is...
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Can a private landlord require a second security deposit at renewal of the tenant who has already given one month security dep.
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Answered on February 09, 2014
Depends on the term of your renewal - as set forth in your original lease. If no lease then you have a completely different lease and the landlord...
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If an ex signed a quitclaim, and was not removed from the mortgage, can she force the sale of the house?
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Answered on February 09, 2014
I agree - depends on what was agreed or ordered when you divorced. If you agreed to refinance in your own name - which would be typical - and you...
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