My wife was illegally Baker acted on Monday night and I don't know what to do?

Yes, this is called a civil commitment, is considered a "seizure" under the Fourth Amendment and it requires probable cause just like an arrest...

I filed a lawsuit against a police officer, his motion to dismiss denied , can i ad the police department also as defendant?

The statute of limitations to sue the police department is 4 years. If you are brining a state law claim, then you are required to put the police...

Can collection agencies do this?

There is a Federal law that strictly prohibits this type of harassing conduct. It is called the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). Under...

Open question about AVVO

Unfortunately, some attorneys on this site are more concerned with their "Contributor Level" rather than actually providing well thought out...

Ins agent liable for outcome related to ommision of duty. Injury in home not covered because of failure to renew policy.

Nancy, From your narrative, it would appear that the mortgage company issued "forced placed" insurance on the home when the agent failed to...

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How do I deal with my insurance company who is trying not to pay a claim? My car was total.

From the minimal facts provided, the insurance company probably believes that your grandson (a licensed driver) was living with you, which you are...

How long do I have to file a civil suit for police misconduct in fl

From the minimal amount of facts provided, it appears that this would be a very difficult claim to provide. Forgive my assumptions, but it would...

City has written agreement they choose who to hire/fire as a Commander in the Sheriff's office. What is wrong with this picture?

From the information you provided, I cannot tell exactly what you are asking. You need to provide more facts regarding the actions taken and the...

Is there a statue of limitations for reporting a battery in the Dade County corrections by Correction officer?

The statute of limitations for this type of claim is 4 years from the date of the incident. These types of claims involve a very complex and...

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How must a pro se party respond to default by court motion and hearing ?

There is more information necessary in order to answer this question. A Motion for Defaul is a motion by a Plaintiff for the Court to enter a...