Am I responsible for giving landlord money to serve evication papers on me. If not can that just sit me out

No, you are not responsible for paying the landlord to properly serve you with legal process (i.e., the complaint and summons), but if the landlord...

If the case is dismissed, with or without prejudice, there would no longer be a case, and therefore, no court judgement against the tenant. ...

What kind a of lawyer I need to talk to? My landlord wants her rent but don't want to handle the bed bugs infestation.

The kind of attorney you need is a real property attorney familiar with North Carolina's landlord-tenant laws, found in Chapter 42 of the North...

How would I go about suing a bank I don't have any cash really, but I think I have a case that will win

I will not comment on the substance of the bank's actions, but simply limit my response to the call of your question--i.e., how you would go about...

My wife has moved several things out and she signed a 6 month lease, I'm trying to be civil when can I change locks now

Thank you for your question. Proceed with caution. While signing a lease for a physically separate residence strongly supports an intention to...

How long does it take from the day the plaintiff hires an attorney to the day the defendant is served with a lawsuit?

In short, it could be a short or long time. When a client "hires" an attorney, that usually means that the two have entered into an...

What are the Statute of limitations when filing a malicious prosecution suit

Thank you for your question, and I am sorry for your troubles. You have three years to bring the action, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 1-52(5). Here is a...

I agree with Attorney McClanahan. Avvo profiles of individual Asheville-area attorneys would probably be your best indicator of what you might...

Do I need an attorney if my landlord is violating my rights?

It sounds like your landlord may have breached at least two implied obligations--the covenant of quiet enjoyment, and the warranty of habitability,...

Under North Carolina law, your separation agreement is not valid because its execution was not witnessed by the qualified officers of judge,...