If I knew of a way to make people behave properly, I'd be doing that instead of practicing law. Unfortunately, there's no effective way that I...

How can i sue my neighbor for a small claim issue?

Sorry, you can't sue for money you didn't spend, and in Texas pets are considered property, and usually have minimal value. So your damages for...

Am I on the hook?

It's surprising how often this happens. First, you're not responsible for what someone did just because they were driving a car that you had title...

Unlicensed contractor considered an employee?

There is no such presumption in Texas. But I doubt it matters if you're having a dispute with the contractor. They're responsible for the work of...

How do I summon someone to sue them for fraud in small claims court without knowing their address ?

The court will issue a citation, but without an address to serve it, you can't bring them into the suit. There are lots of ways to find an address...

If a party does not have good standing in a case, can judge grant its motion?

As to the standing issue, without reviewing the pleadings and the underlying transacation, it's not at all clear that the old owner had no...

Any real estate company familiar with Texas law regarding property title please answer.

I've never seen a forged title insurance policy, but if the agent forged it, the title company may in fact be bound by it. Of course, none of that...

The code section you are referring to is for removal of a mechanic's lien, not a judgment lien. A judgment lien on a homestead can be released by...

The notice to vacate that you received is the first step in an eviction. The next will be an eviction complaint filed in the Justice of the Peace...

I got served for breaking commercial lease and didn’t respond.can I still appeal .

If an abstract of judgment has been issued, the judgment has more than likely become final. Under some circumstances, you may be able to set it...