What is the meaning on a docket after an answer was filed such as: NO ACTION WAS TAKEN ON ANSWER PER JUDGE. PLEASE EXPLAIN......

It means per the Judge's direction, the clerk took no further action following the filing of the answer. In Florida, once the answer is filed the...

Foreclosure and mechanic's lien

If the mortgage was in place before your lien - your lien will be foreclosed out with all of the others claiming rights to that property inferior...

Can a company force you to sign a non-compete agreement once you quit?

No you do not have to sign the agreement. If the employer is witholding your wages then you should contact a local attorney, under Florida law,...

As a Florida lawyer, I will not comment on the statute of limitations in Arizona where I am not licensed. However generally speaking written...

I've been served with a summons concerning an unpaid debt to a credit card company. What do i need to do?

If you do not respond to the summons within the time allowed you will be defaulted from the lawsuit (not allowed to defend). If you owe the debt,...

I need a lawyer to take my case from another lawyer & get it to court the only thing keeping me from winning is my lawyersfriend

Sounds like you need to terminate your current lawyer and hire another. Depending on your contractual relationship with your current lawyer (how...

Business

Without additional facts, a complete answer cannot be provided. Based on the limited facts provided, it doesn't sound as if you ever personally...

Business verbal contract

A verbal contract can be just as valid as a written contract. In which case you may be entitled to the "benefit of the bargain" for the profit you...

Foreclosure procedure in Florida state, procedure for responding to a foreclosure summons

Despite what you have been told, the process is NOT on hold. You must file a response within twenty days of service or you waive the right to any...