What could the defense be?

No one has a crystal ball and can tell you what the opposing party will argue in a forum such as this. We don't have all the facts necessary to...

Ways to stop impending foreclosure auction. Last payment was 17 months ago.

There is not enough information to answer fully. You would need to consult a foreclosure defense attorney to determine if you have claims. Most...

Small Claims case over a item that was loaned out. Does my family member have a winning case?

This case could go both ways. The court could rule that the status of limitations has expired on the oral contract. The statute of limitations on...

Can I have a lawsuit dismissed that was filed several months after my Chapter 7 bankruptcy was discharged?

Contact the bank and tell them to dismiss you from the lawsuit and provide them with a copy of your discharge. If they refuse to dismiss you out,...

It sounds like the Plaintiff filed a motion for summary judgment or "judgment on the pleadings". The court scheduled a "non oral hearing" meaning...

Boyfriend verbally agrees that he owes me $33,500. How can I make this verbal agreement binding?

The best method is to reduce the agreement to writing. A verbal agreement can be binding except it may come down to a he said-she asus situation...

IS A SINGLE ANSWER FILED TO COVER 3 DEFENDANTS ACCEPTABLE IN OHIO COURTS? CAN I FILE MOTION FOR DEFAULT AGAINST 2 OR ALL 3?

Yes an attorney can answer the complaint for all three defendants with one pleading

I closed my bank account after getting a loan from check n go over 4 yrs ago. Can I be prosecuted or taken to civil court?

Send a COPY of the receipt to the New York firm that is attempting to collect the debt. Keep track of each and every time they try to call you...

Go pay the debts and associated fees either with cash or a money order. Also, tear up any checkbooks from closed accounts so you don't make this...

My tenant filed bankruptcy on 9/27/2014, than stop paying October and November rent, also not paying water, electric and sewer.

To add to Mr. Harrell's comments, once the stay is lifted you can file to evict the tenant, but unfortunately you will most likely not be able to...