I am not sure about Nebraska, but in Wisconsin, a defendant in a lawsuit is not obligated to appear prior to being properly served with service of...

What should I include in a response to summons and complaint for a vehicle repossession in FL state

You need to have a copy of the lease or financing agreement and review it carefully. If you missed a payment or series of payments under most of...

Seeking a lawyer in the new brunswich NJ area to help in an arbitration

In Wisconsin there is a legal aide society or legal services organization providing assistance to those in need who cannot afford a lawyer. Here...

What is the small claims court process in state of Iowa

Here is a link to general procedure for small claims in the State of Iowa. http://research.lawyers.com/Iowa/Iowa-Small-Claims.html In terms...

Can I sue a towing company for taking items out of my car and not returning them

It sounds like the county or municipality is enforcing an ordinance regarding broken down or abandoned vehicles. Did you try to file a policy...

Small Claims Judgement and Indemnifying one of the parties

You need to look at the order. It sounds like the judge awarded the judgment against you and the other party jointly and severally meaning that you...

What happens if I fail to attend a hearing scheduled to amend the misspelling of my name in HI small claims court

Also, typically it is my experience that the court will allow a party to amend pleadings to correct a name -- so don't risk not going to court on...

What happens if I fail to attend a hearing scheduled to amend the misspelling of my name in HI small claims court

If you do not go to court, the judge or commissioner will most likely enter a default judgment against you. It is very important that you...

Under PA tort law can I pursue a negligence lawsuit against dog groomer for causing dog injury

While I cannot say for sure under PA law, generally speaking if a professional violates a standard of care and causes injury to another person's...

Can I start a slander/libel lawsuit against my ex husband for making false defamatory statements about me

If you have witnesses who will testify that the your ex-husband and his wife said something about you that was not false and did not constitute an...