Help. Is there anything I can do ?

Yes, you have several options. First, have you talked to the body shop and explained what happened? Perhaps you signed a consent that allowed...

Small Claims Payment Request Letter

If you had a valid binding contract and he hasn't paid you, then he is in breach of the contract. E-mail is not always reliable, especially since...

During Discovery, can opposing counsel ask anyone deposed any questions? Are the re any parameters to the line of questioning?

During a deposition, almost every question is fair game if it is relevant or could lead to relevant information. That being said, if the question...

It likely means that you did not have a valid legal argument supporting what you were asking for. As long as your motion wasn't denied "with...

What types of "insufficiencies" constitute adequate reasons for a Judge to render a "default" judgment (in a civil lawsuit)?

I agree with the answers above. The odds are against you handling a case pro se, especially if the opposing party has an attorney. At a minimum,...

What is the judges meaning behinf "legally insufficient?"

It likely means that you did not have a valid legal argument supporting what you were asking for. As long as your motion wasn't denied "with...

It seems unfair, but your filing fees in small claims court would likely exceed the $250 you are owed. If there is a document in which your claim...

Non payment by ABC Inc. Is there any law stopping me to inform their employees and clients?

"Naming and shaming" them will probably backfire on you. Not only will it decrease your chances of getting them to pay you voluntarily, you may...

A well known pool company is installing our pool but doing very bad work and refuses to fix it. Can I sue for breach of contrac

Have you complained to the pool company in writing about this? If not, that would be a first good step... perhaps the person you are complaining...

I have asked the defendants attorney for contact information for witnesses he will not respond

In small claims cases (at least in Illinois), you are not automatically entitled to send written discovery to the opposing party and if you wish to...