Serving court papers

It depends on the defendant and it depends on the paper. You cannot serve a complaint and summons on an individual via certified mail UNLESS the...

Do I need to file a motion to vacate judgement if case dismissed?

I am confused by your question because it does not make sense to 1) have a judgment entered and 2) dismiss the case. If there was a judgment...

Can I reverse a "Default Request, Affidavit Entry and Judgement"??

Yes. Contact the opposing attorney/party and request them to set aside the default judgment. If they refuse, get it in writing. Tell them that...

How much notice are you supposed to get of a hearing in Cass county Michigan?

You must "serve" the motion paperwork at least 1 week before the hearing. In a divorce case, service means simply popping the paperwork in the...

I have been asked to appear at a preliminary hearing do I have to go I got a subpoena in the mail

Technically, parties must personally serve trial subpoenas. Meaning, someone must literally hand you the subpoena. But a judge might ding you...

Yes. Just make sure that 1) a party to the lawsuit isn't serving the papers and 2) the person is 18 years or older. -R.J.

Which court do I sue this lawyer at?

If the attorney is licensed in Michigan, you can find the attorney's address here: http://www.michbar.org/memberdirectory/home You will need...

Shouldn't this case be defaulted in my favor? Does the clerk providing me copies of their papers constitute service of process?

They do not need to personally serve an answer on your; mailing alone suffices, even via regular USPS mail. You can contest service, but it's not...

Can texts be used as evidence?

Yes, texts can be use as evidence. However, for her to use the texts, she will need to "authenticate" them, i.e., prove that you sent them. If...

What I should start with.

It sounds like you've involved in an eviction proceeding involving Summary Proceedings. 1) In summary proceedings, you can either file a written...