Irecently wet to a smallclaims hearing where i was the plaintiff. the defendant showed no burdrn of proof, just accusations

You can appeal the loss of the $728 on the respondent's cross-claim, but you can't appeal only getting $2100 on your $7500 claim. This result...

Is it illegal in the state of California to to read someones emails if they gave it to you years ago

If someone gives someone else their emails, then obviously the giver intended for the recipient to read them. If the person somehow didn't give the...

Name laws in fiction writing

My colleague is right about the need for a disclaimer for inadvertant coincidences, and as long as your book is really fiction, the mere use of...

If I owe on student loans would it go off my credit if I file bankrupcy

Probably not. Unfortunately, student loans are usually not dischargeable in bankruptcy. Chapter 7 bankruptcy law says that the only time a...

How do i get my medical bills paid for when someone caused me physical pain?

You can sue for personal injuries for this battery, and your damages will include your medical bills and your pain and suffering. See a personal...

What are my rights if i am falsely acussed of a crime and an investigation is going on.i received a letter from my local police

You need to hire a criminal defense lawyer without delay. Disclaimer: Please note that this answer does not constitute legal advice, and should...

It's a violation of her right to privacy, since the photos weren't intended for public display. If the ex took the photos, then he owns them, but...

Can I sue for defamation of character .

Every lawsuit needs damages - did the police take action against you that required you to hire a lawyer? If nothing happened as a result of the...

Can anyone advise me of a specific phone or place in my area that will file my divorce for me for free

Try: Redlands Legal Aid Clinic 16 Olive St., Redlands, CA (909) 792-2762 Document Preparation M-Th 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Clinics 2d and...

Broken verbal agreement, can I be sued?

In CA, oral contracts are as enforceable as written ones, although they're harder to prove, since they need to rely on testimony instead of a...