If your summons to court can your attorney show up for you?

If you are being criminally charged for marijuana possession you may want to show up at the initial hearing with your lawyer to enter your initial...

I agree with Mr. Eisenberg, unless you file a bond, your appeal will not stay the eviction.

Can a property management sell your lease to another property management company after your lease began?

It's pretty common for landlords to switch property management companies. Based on the information you've provided so far, it's doubtful you would...

Can I sue my soon to be X wife for defamation pro se in Kansas?

If your ex filed a petition that contains factual allegations or claims that are false or are not supported by existing law, you can send her a...

I agree with Mr. Mudd that it's likely your signed confession can be used against you if your case goes to trial. To fully assess whether you can...

Car payment in the state of Missouri.

I agree with Mr. Pennell as it is highly likely that once you stop making car payments, your creditor will repossess the car, auction same, and...

My small claims suit amount has gone up do to new bills, do I need to re-file? Or can I provide update at court date?

If you want to amend, it's likely you will need to seek leave from the court unless defendant consents to an amendment. What should really concern...

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You definitely cannot go to jail for a civil judgment stemming from unpaid hospital bills. Given your financial situation, you should consider...

Since buyer is in breach of your agreement, you may consider suing her for breach of contract and replevin. In addition, you may have a claim...

Do i need a lawyer to claim a debt has exceeded the statute of limitations?

A judgment can be renewed every 10 years. You need to check Casenet to see if the 2007 judgment against you was timely renewed. If not, then the...