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Do lawsuit settlements offer clauses where breaches of the settlement agreement re-open the legal action?
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Answered on June 22, 2015
These types of settlement agreements are very common. In fact, the Maryland Rules of Civil Procedure allow for this specific type of agreement. See...
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I want to know if it is legal to break the intial contract?
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Answered on June 19, 2015
This is a material breach of the contract. Landlords are required to deliver physical possession and the premises on the contracted date. They are...
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Supplement page to complaints
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Answered on June 19, 2015
Your question is unclear. Are you trying to supplement pre-printed forms provided by the court? Or are you trying to draft a complaint from...
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Mann Bracken Judgment from Midland Funding and Midland has no record!
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Answered on June 19, 2015
An attorney may be able to help you resolve this issue. You may have a few options. You could only file a motion to vacate at this point if you...
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Do i have to attend my Preliminary Hearing if i requested it but dont have means of transportation to get there.
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Answered on June 19, 2015
It's possible....but without knowing your case no one could tell you for sure. Usually though, failure to appear may only make things worse for...
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Can I still use a "Writ of Summons" to serve someone if it was issued last month, approximately/estimated 30 days ago?
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Answered on June 19, 2015
I'll add to the other answer - even if the summons was or is about to expire, it's a nominal fee to the clerk's office to get a new one. You would...
How does one file a claim in the Circuit Court of Baltimore County?
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Answered on June 18, 2015
You must file a Complaint along with a Civil Non-Domestic Information Report. You may attach any exhibits (contract) and affidavits you like. The...
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Is there anything I can do to get this probation lifted or shortened?
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Answered on June 17, 2015
You have 30 days to file an appeal, 10 days to request a new trial, and 90 to request a modification. Seems like a harsh punishment for 13 mph over...
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Court for civil citation, what should I be expecting?
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Answered on June 17, 2015
It's advisable to retain counsel. Even though it is a civil citation, the decriminalization law has different penalties for those who are 21 and up...
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Affidavit judgment was entered against mom on 6-8-15. Has 30 days to file a motion to vacate. Should she? 91 y.o. no assets.
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Answered on June 16, 2015
You could file a motion to vacate for almost any reason within 30 days of entry of judgment. After the 30 days, you can only vacate the judgment...