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I just found out there is a DEFAULT FINAL JUDGEMENT against me, Did not know about it,never received notification of court date.

Arthur's answer | Answered on April 27, 2013

I agree with the previous answers but want to point out one thing. The Summons generally say that (1) a lawsuit - sometimes called an Action for...

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A process server lied on Affidavit of Service resulting in default judgment against me. What legal recourse do I have?

Arthur's answer | Answered on April 27, 2013

Lack of proper service is a valid reason to set aside the default judgment. However, you need to act quickly. Until it is set aside, the judgment...

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I won a default judgment against coop management, where I owned the coop apartment, in Small Claim Court. The other party

Arthur's answer | Answered on April 27, 2013

The timeframe for setting aside a default judgment generally depends on the grounds. For example, if the coop was not properly served with the...

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In the Default Judgment form there is a paragraph to check if legal assistance is employed, is such expense be claimed?

Arthur's answer | Answered on April 27, 2013

It sounds like the point of the question is to determine if you have any attorney's fees. I would include all attorney's fees incurred to date on...

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Default judgement

Arthur's answer | Answered on April 27, 2013

I agree with the above answers but want to reiterate that (1) improper service is almost always a ground to set aside the default judgment, but (2)...

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Live in cty A, suit filed in cty B, 2nd org sent to cty A to serve . served my son. Default judgment, garnish is this valid?

Arthur's answer | Answered on April 27, 2013

It may be proper service if your son is an adult and resides with you. Either way, you need an attorney to help set aside the default judgment. ...

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Tenant in a home with a new owner

Arthur's answer | Answered on April 27, 2013

On a month-to-month lease, you are generally required to get one month of notice. Make sure you keep or obtain some documentation re the deposit...

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Hi my name is mealya and i want to know how do i file a case on a car that i brought n dont have

Arthur's answer | Answered on April 27, 2013

Assuming it is not a top of the line car, it sounds like a magistate court (small claims court) matter. Lots of people proceed in magistrate court...

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I need help the amount they owe is above small claims I need to after the insurance and that person

Arthur's answer | Answered on April 23, 2013

A few options to consider: (1) filing pro se in small claims court by reducing your demand, (2) filing pro se in "regular" court, (3) contacting a...

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Just wondering if I have a good case

Arthur's answer | Answered on April 23, 2013

The real question is whether you two have agreed on the terms, not on who prepares a written agreement. Sounds like you don't really need to have...

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I just found out there is a DEFAULT FINAL JUDGEMENT against me, Did not know about it,never received notification of court date.

A process server lied on Affidavit of Service resulting in default judgment against me. What legal recourse do I have?

I won a default judgment against coop management, where I owned the coop apartment, in Small Claim Court. The other party

In the Default Judgment form there is a paragraph to check if legal assistance is employed, is such expense be claimed?

Default judgement

Live in cty A, suit filed in cty B, 2nd org sent to cty A to serve . served my son. Default judgment, garnish is this valid?

Tenant in a home with a new owner

Hi my name is mealya and i want to know how do i file a case on a car that i brought n dont have

I need help the amount they owe is above small claims I need to after the insurance and that person

Just wondering if I have a good case