Debtors' prisons were abolished in the 19th century. You cannot be thrown in jail simply for owing a debt. The only way you may end up in jail...

Where do i go to learn the rules & procedures?

The judge's standing order is likely on-line. If there is a law school near you, it has a law library where you may be able to conduct research...

Even if the contract at issue provides for fee-shifting, and assuming you are the prevailing party, generally a pro se litigant (someone who...

Contract of $5,899,60 from 2/27/2010 from someone in the UK , Can I sue them from the USA for lack of payment ?

It depends, and even if you can, you may not want to. Is the person who owes you money subject to the jurisdiction of a U.S. court? You need to...

If I'm insolvent at judgment, how will the plaintiff expect to collect his award?

There are various ways in which the plaintiff (a judgment creditor) can attempt to enforce its judgment, including but not limited to going after...

What should I bring on the day of the hearing to prepare..

You don't specify the type of hearing or case, but it's probably a good idea to bring all relevant documentation. Be sure to bring copies of each...

How i find out if i have a law suit????

The court most likely has a website where you can do a search to see if suit has been filed against you.

How do I respond to:Admit the debt is just, due and unpaid Response: Also to Admit Defendant consents to court's jurisdiction.

When it comes to responding to a request for admission (request to admit), generally, you have to either admit, deny, state that you cannot...

What is my best defense against a creditor lawsuit?

There are things called affirmative defenses, such as the statute of limitations, which refers to the time in which a creditor must file a lawsuit,...

In Illinois, in addition to discovery depositions, which cannot be used in lieu of live testimony and are used at trial only for impeachment...

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