Is there a real department called the Harris County Applications and Summons Division?

I've never heard of such a department. And it's highly unlikely that a county department would be trying to collect payday loan payments.

Is mediation required before taking someone to Small Claims Court for auto damages?

No, mediation is not required. If you still know where the guy is, you should probably go ahead and file the lawsuit so you can serve him with the...

I was arrested solely for failure to identify, no other charges attached to this case. Can I sue? Who do I sue?

You seem to have done your research. Without making any representations about the strength of your case or likelihood of success, my responses are...

Can a recorded telephone conversation be used as testimony in a civil divorce case, when the recorded person is deceased?

Whether the evidence comes in will depend the purpose for which you are trying to present the evidence. It will be more problematic to get it in...

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Can a lawsuit prevent a apparel business from being sued

You can minimize your risk by 1. creating your own, unique designs and marketing materials and 2. copyright, trademark, or patent your creations....

Can I be arrested for a past due payday loan in the state of texas?

If you did not lie, falsify documents, etc. to get the loan, I don't think there is any basis for an arrest or any other criminal proceedings.

Am I liable for damages in a hit and run if my life was in danger?

You may still be liable for the damages. After all, the truck driver (presumably) did not do anything wrong.

The defendant wants to file a Motion for summary judgment to dismiss my small claims case against him, what can I do?

I agree with the answers provided by the other attorneys. I would like to add that a judicial admission is applicable to "live pleadings." If you...

Recently served with MSJ motion for summery judgement. question how long do I have to answer

Please let an attorney help you with this. Simply responding to the motion might not be enough to defeat summary judgment. You also need to file...

Do i need an attorney or go just go to small claims court to sue direct energy for them trying to screw me over free months.

Based on what you wrote, you may have either a breach of contract claim or a DTPA claim. Both claims would allow for the recovery of attorney fees...