Can i file a suit for tuna that was purchased from a store, which i was about to eat that expired in 2010

When did you purchase it?

We are named as plaintiffs in lawsuit. if case isn't settled out of court, what happens if we don't show up in court everyday?

Your obligations should be covered in the purchase agreement under which you sold the judgment. If it requires you to participate in the event the...

What percentage do a lawyer in georgia charge for a car wreck.

Attorneys who handle car accident claims in Georgia charge different fees. Most will handle them on a contingency fee (meaning they are paid a...

In small claims court, can you be sued twice? Does failure to respond to one immediately result in a default case?

The summons gives directions as to the requirement to file an answer; however, the summons is supposed to be addressed to the defendant(s). If...

In GA if a judgement is awarded to an individual in small claims does it convert to a garnishment if the other party doesnt pay?

The judgment does not automatically get "converted" to a garnishment, but as Mr. Ashman answered, the creditor may file a garnishment to collect...

Jury Awards

There is no way to know what a jury will award before it renders its verdict. I encourage you to seek out an attorney who handles personal injury...

Just served to appear in small claims court. I have 30 days to file an answer. What should I say in answer? Should I counter?

In magistrate court, you may answer in a very general way by simply writing "Defendant denies all allegations," or you may be very specific. ...

Where can I find case law defining a "public gathering" as it relates to Concealed Carry Permits in GA?

I recently posted on AVVO regarding carrying a weapon at a "public gathering." While my writings would have been correct at one time, the issue of...

Was served to appear in court for a credit card debt in 2003. The debt had been sold and the current debt hold is sueing. Legal?

There is not enough information in your question for an attorney to accurately address your concerns. If you were served with something requiring...

On the pretrial order, the parties need to indicate how many days the trial is expected to last. The other part of the order you identified asks...