Can i file suit against a tree stump remover for damage to my house

yes. generally, someone who is removing a stump has a duty to take reasonable care not to damage your home. However, this duty may have been...

Civil Trial

A party can ask that a trial be set as soon as the case becomes "at issue" by the Defendants filing of an Answer. How soon the Judge sets the...

This is a rule of procedure that allows either party in litigation to file a motion within 10 days of the court entering an unfavorable order...

What is litigation?

Litigation refers to a civil proceeding that is commenced upon service of a lawsuit.

Would a county ever serve papers on someone for any reason?

Yes. A municipality often will serve papers upon residents for any number of reasons (e.g. taxes, assessments, fines, complaints, etc.)

What are the real advantages of Arbitration compared to litigating the case in the courts ?

Whether there are advantages to arbitration depends largely upon the "type" of arbitration undertaken, the number of arbitrators involved and...