Why is my daughter's landlord eviction her with Forcible Entry? What is that & what can she do?

As for “what she can do,” that depends on the facts. She can defend herself, and she can have a lawyer help her. There may be free legal help...

Is violation of my 4th amendment grounds for appeal ?

It depends on a lot of things, and it’s hard to say whether they violated the 4th amendment without knowing the whole story. Also, generally...

How can I get brass knuckles returned to me that were taken by the cops?

They might be gone forever - ask your tax professional if you can write them off as a business expense.

Can a auto dealership sell you a vehicle that had sugar in the fuel tank without changing possible effected parts? fuel filter e

If they knew it had sugar in the tank, and sold it to you without telling you, that could be consumer fraud, which is a big deal. If they didn’t...

I fell at casino in Minnesota and received concussion and three cracked teeth. Will they cover expenses without issue?

If you seek a lawyer, you will need someone who practices in Minnesota.

What is the best way to ask for compensation? At eviction hearing? Through counterclaim? Small claims?

You can’t make a counterclaim in the eviction. If they are also suing for money, you can counterclaim within that case. You won’t get any money...

What can I do if my university gives me a bed bug infested dorm, but won't do anything about it?

This is an interesting question because your rights as a university dorm resident may be different from a normal rent-paying tenant. You may still...

No - the jurisdictional limit for small claims is $5,000. But if you are willing to limit your recovery to $5,000, you could do that in small...

Should I take my landlord to small claims court over mold in our apartment?

Depends on what you want. You may be able to get partial rent-back or get out of your lease. Iowa Code 562A provides for attorney fees, so check...

If you are innocent until proven guilty why do they keep you in jail?

That is a good question. Actually, many people believe the cash bail system is unjust. But the answer is: they want to make sure you show up to...