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If I am served papers for a lawsuit in Washington, is there anything stopping me from moving to Texas before court?
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Answered on March 25, 2009
No, but you want to retain a lawyer before you go and have them handle the case and advise you on how to proceed.
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Can I ask for a lawsuit to be thrown out for improper service?
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Answered on March 25, 2009
In my state, you can have the service "quashed" or "set aside" but I am not sure about "thrown out"
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Can I get a judgement against the installer in small claims court? It will only cover part of the damage.
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Answered on March 25, 2009
You can take them to small claims court but are limited to their monetary jurisdiction and must waive the balance.
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What happens if I move before going to trial in a civil lawsuit?
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Answered on March 25, 2009
In some states, subpoenas cannot force someone to travel to another state. It depends on which state you are in and which state they want you to...
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Any online answer?
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Answered on March 25, 2009
No one is "live" but we usually respond rather quickly.
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Can a bank sue you for defaulted debt even if you no longer stay in the country where the debt took place?
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Answered on March 25, 2009
Yes, but they may have trouble serving you with the lawsuit.
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What is arbitration and what rights do I have?
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Answered on March 25, 2009
The contract you signed at the beginning called the Arbitration Clause will have who has to pay for what and what the rules are. Arbitration...
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I received a collection letter the same day they took the money out of the bank causing multiple overdrafts.
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Answered on March 24, 2009
I cannot figure out how they debited your account without a judgment. Are you sure no lawsuits were filed against you? I would check with a local...
Can a school principal call my child in to his office and ask personal questions about my marriage, family life etc?
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Answered on March 23, 2009
I have never heard of this law you cite:
"California law says school staff does not participate in interview if investigating suspected...
Is a hand shake a binding contract in the state of Montana?
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Answered on March 23, 2009
A hand shake is essentially an oral contract. Most oral contracts in most states are governed by the "statute of frauds", I would speak to a...
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