How to get jurisdiction over a group of defendants that do business internationally?

That sounds frustrating. Depending on your level of damages, and your causes of action, you may be in a federal court. The closest thing to a safe...

Do we have to appeal this order?

You're worried because In Michigan, the court rules listing deadlines to claim an appeal to an intermediate appellate court are jurisdictional; if...

How do we appeal a state district court order?

Let's take these one at a time. On the first question: where district court appeals go? Let's look at the Michigan Court Rules that govern appeals,...

Being sued for unpaid debt.

If you don't file an answer, a default judgment will be entered, and will end the case. You'll have 30 days to pay the judgment in full. If you...

Can a lawyer represent me?

Being sued for unpaid medical bills will not land you in jail. If you've been threatened with jail or law enforcement action by a debt collector,...

Can assets from joint accounts be recovered? Can joint accounts and ownership be legally nullified?

First, simply adding names to bank accounts is not a good elder planning technique because in Michigan, bank accounts are by default considered the...

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How do you serve process on a common law (unregistered) partnership?

Assuming your partnership is in Michigan, have a look at MCR 2.105(C). (C) Partnerships; Limited Partnerships. Service of process on a...

Can you appeal an unemployment fine of false benefit claim?

Michigan Employment Security (MES) Act, MCL 421.1 et seq. governs unemployment benefits and recovery of unemployment overpayments. Claimants for...

Isn't it in my best interest to have case evaluation than a the Motion that the other party filed on the same day.

At the end of the day, if your student lender decides to sue you (an option that is taken only after they say, they have taken all reasonable steps...

Ch 7 - Michigan - If Trustee Abandons Property not protected in BK due to "not enough money.. if I sell, can I keep the profit?

No. By abandoning the property, she has divested the estate of the tax liability associated with the property, but she is also relinquishing her...