In civil lawsuits, both sides incur certain types of expenses that qualify as "taxable court costs." An example is the filing fee a plaintiff pays...

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What can I show as evidence in a small claims court? What steps to take? Kids scared because of glass on and around them?

The beauty, the glory, the genius of small claims courts as administered in real life every day in Texas is this: It's all about common...

Could i be penalized by the courts if i had a duplicate key made to access a filing cabinet at my business?

I applaud you for recognizing that you need legal advice on this particular issue regarding the file cabinet access and key. But if you're in a...

I am a contract Tutor and keep being promised to be paid on certain days of the week but they usually pay me up to a week late.

I agree with Mr. Fason's advice, but would add this: You may have *theoretical* legal claims for breach of contract and for resulting damages....

What can i do with an order from small claims that has incorrect information in it?

Your situation is complicated enough that I'm pretty sure no one reading your question here can give you anything even close to a definitive...

Is their a statute of limitations for a case sitting idle or does a motion to dismiss have to be filed?

If a lawsuit has already been filed before the applicable statute of limitations expired, then the statute of limitations becomes...

Do I have a civil case against the city?

It's very, very hard to sue the state, or the city, or any of their respective departments and agencies (like the police) for not doing their jobs....

When can a defendant request a Trail by Jury?

You are mistaken. In general, per Rule 523 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, the same rules apply in justice of the peace courts (or the...

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Can photo studio charge no show fee when they did not disclose it when collecting my credit card information?

Call your credit card customer service number. Tell them your problem and that you dispute the charge. They'll oblige the merchant to try to...

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Brother-in-law shot infront of apt

I'm sorry to hear of your brother-in-law's injury, but glad he's doing well. Your brother-in-law should probably consult directly and...