I gave [redacted] $5,000.00 as advace regarding removal and installation of a new Cedar fence & he has not returned my calls .

Because this is less than $10,000, this may be something you can handle yourself in the Justice Court. You would need to gather any paperwork you...

In the state of Texas, what can be taken for a Writ of Execution?

If she has no insurance and not non-exempt property, you may not get much. However, it's always worthwhile to get the clerk to prepare an abstract...

How should a company w/an excellent reputation respond to a customer who has sued them for for deceptive trade practices?

If you've been sued, you'll need a lawyer to defend the case. You may or may not have a counterclaim against them, but you'll need a lawyer to...

Does a person who was renting to own a property have any rights to the property if they left, and then returns a week later

The answer to your questions will be found in your lease agreement. Whatever rights you have will have to come from there.

Def : wants to file a motion to dismiss, was scheduled today by judge for "to dismiss for want of prosecution" no show AGAIN

If the Plaintiff did not appear or file a motion to retain the case, it may be dismissed already. You'll probably need a lawyer to figure out...

I agree that the iron rod is the true marker, but I can't help but wonder whether the real problem is an issue over the boundary, rather than an...

What's the next step? Can I move for Summary Judgment (or other) Judgment?

Discover is not required to file an answer to your counterclaim unless they want to assert some special defense - they are deemed to have filed a...

My brother has been living with my mother for three or four years, and is stealing from my mom, can she kick him out?

It sounds like your brother is a guest of your mother, not her tenant. Guests can be asked to leave at any time, and if they don't, you can change...

If fire atty. motion to dismiss atty?. Is there a waiting period? can I file motion to stay on same day?

If you fire your attorney, the attorney will file a motion to withdraw. The judge must sign an order allowing the attorney to withdraw before they...

How do you place things into evidence before a court hearing?

Unless 1) they would qualify as business records (in which case a business records affidavit could be filed 2 weeks prior to the hearing), 2) they...