Is a victim of unauthorized credit card purchases liable to pay the bill

Most credit card companies excuse charges made by a thief with a stolen credit card. Since the "thief" in this case is your son-in-law, prepare...

If someone paid for some house repairs on their credit cards am I responsible for paying those bills

You have a contract with your roommate; your question doesn't indicate whether it was in writing. If you can prove the terms of the contract are...

Personal injury to my daughter. Advice?

There is a potential premises liability case, but be prepared for an argument that you were also negligent for not properly watching your daughter....

Is there a certain time frame that a medical malpractice suit must be settled by?

NY has interesting trial docket management laws that often permit cases to remain on a court docket for years without a trial.. As long as your...

I was in a car crash and did not have car insurance and the other driver was at fault who pays for the damage of my car?

In Michigan, you are responsible for your own auto damage regardless of fault. The fact that you had no insurance does not change that. Michigan...

Auto accident liability under TN state law

In order to 'make' you pay, they have to sue you and win. Until they sue you and win, you can try to negotiate any terms of settlement you want. ...

Is there a MANDATORY jail sentance for a truck driver who is involved in a fatality accident?

The answer is "no". First, here must be a determination that a crime was committed and charges filed for any 'jail sentence' to ensue. Then, a...

Accidently wrote a rent check on a closed account, am I liable for landlord's overdraft fees and late rent fee

You are responsible only for the damages that the lease says your are responsible for. There may be a statute in MT (I don't practice there and...

Under the laws of subrogation, yes, the landlord's insurance company can usually pursue the responsible party for reimbursement of losses it had to...

What can we do to defend a lawsuit brought by former landlord or alleged damage to rental property

You need to defend the lawsuit. If it is in small claims court, you can do this without a lawyer. Simply file a document called an "answer" which...