I agree with Attorney Stevens' thoughtful response. In order for defamation liability to attach, the former landlord would have needed to make a...

What's what's it called if somebody takes your car and doesn't return it?

Depending on the intent of the person possessing your car, it could be larceny or grand larceny in criminal law, or conversion or trespass to...

How does one go about bringing charges against a Judge?

Judges enjoy almost absolute immunity for rulings and acts in the scope of judicial office, so suing the judge is not a viable option. However, if...

I filed an 1983 complaint in September in the united district court?

It is not entirely clear what you are asking, but if your complaint was dismissed, there must have been some procedural or jurisdictional flaw that...

As long as you continue to live with your family, or substantially depend on your family in some way, you may be subject to this for some time,...

Punitive damages in a case that involves both tort and contract law?

You are correct that punitive damages are not awarded in breach of contract cases. Also, assuming that you correctly stated the statutes of...

What is the process in dealing with a citation for operating a vehicle and displaying expired tags?

If you show proof that you renewed your tags in the interim, you stand a high chance of having the citation dismissed, in which case you will not...

School consuler called dss for spite? can I sue for slander or anything else

Based on the facts that you shared with us, it does not appear that the guidance counselor did anything for which she can be justifiably sued. I...

How awful. If the infestation of rodents and vermin is due to defects in the premises, not caused by you, and your landlord has had a "reasonable...

Hopefully you will get an answer from the bank soon, as it should be relatively straightforward if both administrators can prove that they are...