Client refuse to pay last payment after files submitted to printer. Send a legal document or go straight to court?

As long as the amount due is under $15,000.00 you may file a claim against the client in Magistrate Court. You will not need to have a lawyer to...

Is a subpoena legal if you receive it by regular mail?

OCGA § 24-13-24 states that: A subpoena may be served by any sheriff, by his or her deputy, or by any other person not less than 18 years of age....

Is a letter that was written to me by my leasing company binding?

Its not the letter that is binding; but the lease is definitely binding. The letter they sent you is just exercising/clarifying the provisions...

I was fired after working for a co. for 9yrs. and I wasn't given a warning. When I went to file unemployment I was denied.

Most states are "at will" states. That means that an employer can terminate your employment with our without cause and for any reason at all...

Never given notice of court date and now received a final judgment.

Most states have a provision in the law to obtain relief from a default judgment if it appears on the face of the record that notice of the hearing...

Our courts are extremely busy and deal with thousands of cases on a weekly basis. My best advice to you would be to find out which Judge is...

How can you find out if your small claim in court was dismissed with or without prejudice

The clerks of the courts are extremely helpful and most will look up your case and answer your question over the phone. Also, as my colleague has...

Is the small claims court more efficient and effective than jury trial to win the automobile injury case?

Small claims court has its advantages and disadvantages. The biggest advantage is that you will have a trial in just a couple of months and there...

Can I be sued for libel for posting negative reviews about a previous employer even if they not truly defamatory?

Any one can sue anyone for any thing. The question here is not do they have a chance to sue you, but will they be successful if they do. Remember...

If i lose a civil action on a dept can i ask the judge to accept what can afford to pay?

While you may ask the court to order a payment plan, most courts do not have the time or interest to get involved in that. Most courts simply...