I have been received a notice of a plaintiff's interlocutory motion for summary judgment but shouldn't be a defendant.

You asked: "Can I still be held liable for a lease I didn't sign?" The answer is yes. Regardless of what you think or feel about the merits of a...

In a normal divorce situation, a just and right division of the community property amassed during the marriage will be made. The increased value...

Do I need to file 2 dba's if the main title of my business is an abbreviation?

If the business uses both names, and you want to protect both names, then it would be a good idea to reserve both names at the state and local...

In the state of Texas is there a statute that restricts the legal fee to a sliding scale?

No. But fees must be reasonable.

Does it always take a court order to have the identity revealed of unidentified phone calls or will a subpoena work sometimes ?

Subpoena means "under penalty." As in, under penalty for failing to respond. Lawyers and other officers of the court may use the power of the...

Home Equity Loan and Home Improvement Loan with Same Bank; Bank filed for Foreclosure on Equity but Not Improvement, Why?

Everything you said the bank did is possible and legal - with the possible exception of the "no knowledge" part. You should have been properly...

I am an American, has a friend that wants to borrow money from me. If there is a contract, can I still get back my money?

You should consult with a transactional attorney about drafting a promissory agreement. If you are afraid of the borrower skipping town and not...

Texas is NOT generally a non-recourse state. The major exception is in the case of home equity loans. There is a real possibility that the bank...

Does the bank have to send a notice of intent to repo before taking the auto?

No "notice of intent to repossess" the car is required. The secured creditor is required to properly give notice of default prior to repossession....

Conflict of Interest?

The given facts present no conflict of interest. The Texas collateral source rule protects the ability of insureds to collect judgments...