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How how do I stop a creditor that is threatening to put a rat arrest warrant out for a debt that I don't even own?
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Answered on March 16, 2020
In this country, people are not arrested for not paying their bills. It's not a criminal offense -- it's a civil matter. They can sue you civilly...
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Do small claims courts have "court costs"? Can those costs be charged to the loser?
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Answered on March 11, 2020
Yes, small claims courts charge court costs and yes, they can be awarded to the plaintiff as part of the judgment against the defendant. Even...
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I won my claim and she still hasn’t paid . It’s been 1 year since I got the judgement.
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Answered on March 11, 2020
Unfortunately, it's not that easy. Even though you won the judgment, collecting it is another matter. If you know where she works, you can fill...
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I have attempted to set up a reasonable payment plan to suit my income and other party refuses and continues to ask for more?
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Answered on March 11, 2020
Whoever you owe the money to cannot change the amount on her own volition. If she wants more money, she will have to take it back before the Judge...
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I had a judgment that was filed and I looked online with the case number that my bank said was on it and I can't find anything?
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Answered on March 11, 2020
In order to levy your bank account, Midland Credit would have to have gotten a judgment against you in court, and in order to get the judgment,...
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Is it legal for me to be verbally evicted because the landlord wants to rent to another tenant?
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Answered on March 05, 2020
It likely depends on what type of lease you have. If you signed a lease one year ago and that lease has expired without you signing a new one, you...
Can a landlord refuse to give me a copy of my signed lease agreement
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Answered on March 05, 2020
That's very strange! Does your landlord give you a reason why he can't give you a copy? I would guess there's something else going on here -- if...
Your scheduled hearing has been postponed or cancelled. If a hearing is still required, we will let you know ?
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Answered on March 05, 2020
You don't give us much information here! Are you the plaintiff or defendant? I'm guessing you are the plaintiff, which is why you would object to...
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I just got notice that papers have been sent to my job in regards to wage garnishment, what is my next step?
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Answered on March 05, 2020
They can't garnish you unless they got a court judgment against you, and they couldn't have gotten the judgment without serving you with the...
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Do i have a case worth pursuing?
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Answered on February 06, 2020
Whether the farmer is liable will be a matter of state law. In Ohio, a farmer cannot necessarily be liable if his cows are crossing a roadway near...
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