Judge in a civil matter ordered me to pay $300 for "wasting time" payable to plaintiff. Are judges allowed to order this?

Yes it is. You're going to go to the Revised Judicature Act of 191, MCL 600.1701(a)-(m), which is a broad list of contempt powers courts of record...

I need help!!

You'll want to make sure you document all your attempts to contact the property manager about fixing the problem. Communicate in writing and keep...

I sold a car by owner, and the buyer want to return it because of carfax damage history

You're looking at some defenses here if he tries to sue you. There was no misrepresentation, unless you made false or misleading statements at the...

File a lawsuit to set aside the notice to quit at your local district court. When your landlord answers, you'll both have the opportunity to lay...

Apartment renting security deposit dispute

First question: did you give the landlord your forwarding address in writing within 4 days of vacating the unit? Second question, did the landlord...

I was out of state when I received a summons and complaint

You may consider hiring a lawyer to file a motion to quash service and set aside any default entered against you. Doing it yourself doesn't make...

What bankruptcy is most helpful when you owe the UIA?

A voluntary repayment plan for Unemployment overpayments (and the harsh 4x penalty imposed when the overpayment was procured by fraud or willful...

Can I refuse to grant entry into my home, I have a small child?

Why not set up a mutual time, and have a police officer come to the house as they move out? This way, the situation is monitored, and won't get out...

What's the process for garnishing wages after winning a small claims suit?

She will have 21 days to satisfy the judgment in-full. If she does not, then you can go about attempting to collect on the judgment. There are four...

I was wondering if its legal for my landlord to keep adding things to my contract and backing out of others?

If your rental agreement or rent-to-own agreement is in writing, which it should be, then you and your landlord are bound to its terms. Pull that...