What is the most commonly-cited and successful precedent for out-of-state default judgments without being properly served?

This refers to "long-arm jurisdiction" and the two cases most cited are International Shoe v. Washington, and World-Wide Volkswagen Corp. v....

Have a judgement from Michigan. We live in Florida. Wife sole supporter. Are we exempt from salary garnishment under

As with most answers, it depends. If the judgment is only against one of you (say you for instance), then most likely your wife's wages cannot be...

Can I keep $20k PI settlement without losing disability benefits and reversing discharged student loan? Is bankruptcy optional?

It also depends on how the settlement is classified. A pain and suffering award has different consequences than other types of settlement and it...

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Yes I'm talking about car insurance.. can they find out the insurance is fake?

It depends on who "they" is. Assistant State Attorneys (prosecutors) or other law enforcement can easily ascertain whether or not the policy is...

Can a collection agency collect a debt that was zeroed out by the creditor under a financial assistance program?

As the previous answers suggested, you can send a letter showing the zero balance. If, however, the collections company still contacts you...

Is contract to build house enforceable when no lien was filed & final payment was not made? See details for issue with contract.

Filing a lien is a procedural protection for contractors in Florida that provides the ability to force a sale of the home owner's property for...

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Notice on filings

The Notice of Confidential Information in a court filing can be information including bank records, social security numbers, juvenile names or the...

My vehicle was lien by a mechanic.

It's not clear as to which debt you may be referring. 1. the debt that the mechanic is owed from services on your vehicle or 2. the money that you...

For a stack of exhibits sent to an opposing attorney before a trial, what kind of cover letter or other such document?

Typically an attorney receiving discovery, whether pretrial or trial exhibits, should already have a good idea of what case those exhibits are...

If I am not present at my divorce trial as a pro se litigant, is it wrong (or an error) for the court to proceed?

I agree with the previous answer, but I would also add that typically a final judgment obtained in this matter may be able to be appealed. I would...

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