Magistrate was sick during trial and excused themselves twice. Can I add that to our appeal?

Because the appeal is de novo, it is as if the magistrate court case never happened and you are starting over from scratch in state court. The...

Can I add a party on an appeal to a magistrate court ruling?

An appeal of a Magistrate Court ruling in Georgia is basically a whole new case, so, yes, you may file an amended complaint or a motion to add a...

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Met person from craigslist at my place of work to sell something - I was off the clock, but could I get fired for this?...

Because Georgia is an "at will" employment state, in the absence of a contract that says otherwise, you can be fired for any reason or for no...

Do i need a lawyer to resolve a dispute with my landlord?

No. You do not necessarily need a lawyer to resolve a dispute with your landlord. A lawyer may, however, be able to help you understand what your...

Is it considered discrimination when your employer ask you to peform task that you were not hired to do?

What did your employer do when you declined to perform the task? If your employer took an adverse action against you (such as firing or demoting...

Landlord has converted garage several times with no building permit prior us moving in. Now there are problems..can we sue?

If your landlord has already filed the dispossessory action, you may be able to assert counterclaims for the failure to repair when you file your...

I HAVE BEEN PAYING TAXES ON LAND THE supreme court said no one own gallia co. land taxes sent me a bill to pay the taxes

It is unclear what your question is. Why have you been paying taxes if you do not own the land? Do you want to avoid paying the taxes or do you...

Questions about small claims and evictions in GA for the following counties for the time being: Fulton, Clayton, Dekalb.

You are correct that, if service is done by tack and mail and the tenant does not file an answer or come to court, you can only get a default...

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Can my apartment complex put me out for nonpayment without the sheriff serving me an evietion court date

The landlord cannot put you out, change the locks, move your possessions or shut off utilities without obtaining a writ of possession from the...

Did not know I was using a broker! Help! Can I sue under unfair or deceptive business practices?

I agree that you would probably be wasting your time trying to go after the broker. The landlord is the one responsible for the property regardless...