If you filed a lawsuit a few days before the applicable statute of limitations and served D day before it?
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Answered on April 18, 2025
Yes there is a rule allowing counterclaims to be promptly filed after a lawsuit is initiated on the eve of limitations. If you don’t have a lawyer,...
How can a county sheriff's office Over ride a judges ruling
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Answered on April 18, 2025
If a call to the county attorney doesn’t work I would hire a well connected local criminal defense or civil rights lawyer to sue the county.
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If I need evidence text messages translated from Spanish to English for my court case ?
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Answered on April 18, 2025
Texas certifies translators for court purposes so you can either ask the court staff for recommendations or look online. Check their certification...
What happens next in small claims court after Plaintiff (myself) has filed their Response and denial to Defendants response?
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Answered on April 18, 2025
The court will notify the parties of a trial date. Show up then with your witnesses and evidence and prove up your case. If you get a favorable...
If I chipped the paint on someones car door do I have to go with the estimate and body shop provided?
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Answered on April 08, 2025
No but neither do they have to accept a free repair from your friend. If you can’t accept two estimates or negotiate a resolution, they can sue you...
3 family members on a house title. The house will be rented out but one will keep the income. Do all 3 need to pay taxes?
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Answered on April 06, 2025
The IRS can tax all 3 under the assignment of income doctrine unless you document legitimate gifts and he can’t deduct their share of expenses. ...
How is a Verdict or Settlement Taxed for the Injured Party in a Contingency Representation Case?
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Answered on April 06, 2025
Impossible to answer without more facts. The origin of claim rule says that recovery is taxed based on what the plaintiff lost. Lost wages and...
Can a lien be placed on my property for a debt my father owes the IRS/federal government?
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Answered on April 05, 2025
Unless Dad (or Mom if she owes tax) conveyed < 100% to you, the lien is probably valid.
It can’t be sold or mortgaged with that lien.
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I mailed in a lawsuit and my lawsuit got settled but I never got my settlement.
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Answered on April 05, 2025
Judgments and agreements don’t enforce themselves. You need to consult a collections lawyer. It will help if you can show the defendant has no...
Can my daughter still sue a business partner of her deceased husband after nine years and four months?
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Answered on April 05, 2025
If it’s governed by Texas law and she is > 23, probably not because the statute of limitations is 4 years. There are exceptions (eg, D’s absence...