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Diversity jurisdiction how to figure the amount in dispute as 75,000 is the minimum, how do you calculate this ?

Nicholas's answer | Answered on April 29, 2015

To qualify for federal court, the plaintiff must have damages of at least $75,000. Cases are not remanded to federal court. They are remanded to...

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Can I file a motion to dismiss or set a side judgement? For work place violence.

Nicholas's answer | Answered on April 29, 2015

The fact that the declaration that was served on you was not signed will probably not help you. If the documents that were served had the wrong...

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Received law suit for small claims but what should we do, my son and I have the same legal name

Nicholas's answer | Answered on April 29, 2015

If you were served with a small claims complaint, but the real defendant is your son who happens to have the same name, you should contact the...

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I was told I was suspended until a investigation was done. I had already told them I couldn't work for them. If they wanted advi

Nicholas's answer | Answered on April 29, 2015

Your post is very confusing. You were an employee? But you quit? Or they are firing you? Or you don't want to work for them but want to do some...

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Question is about whether I can file Motion to Vacate a judgment. See details.

Nicholas's answer | Answered on April 29, 2015

It is possible to file a motion to vacate a judgment. But it is impossible to tell you whether that is a procedure available to you without...

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I'd like advice on how to hire a lawyer for a small matter. I'm finding difficulty having someone mediate small business matters

Nicholas's answer | Answered on April 29, 2015

If you are looking for a contingency, if the claims are small, you will probably have a hard time finding an attorney. If you are willing to pay...

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If im sued in small claims can my countersuit include expenses to procure evidence for defense and countersuit?

Nicholas's answer | Answered on April 29, 2015

If you win on your countersuit, you will be entitled to recover the costs of service, but I don't think you need to do anything but mail it if your...

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Should I go through small claims court and file 2 claims for max of $10k each or use a lawyer for civil court?

Nicholas's answer | Answered on April 29, 2015

You are limited to one claim against the defendant in small claims. You can't file two to try and get more money. You will either have to bring...

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What type of lawyer to deal with property damage caused by faulty dishwasher? Manufacturer offering half of estimated repairs.

Nicholas's answer | Answered on April 29, 2015

Try submitting a claim to your homeowner's insurance. Other than that, you will probably have to go to small claims. Hiring an attorney may end...

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Mal P case settled nearly 2 yrs. ago A particular who was subpoenaed to appear for depo, did. Following day I re'cd a statement.

Nicholas's answer | Answered on April 29, 2015

Contact the attorney who handled your case and have him or her take care of the issue.

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Diversity jurisdiction how to figure the amount in dispute as 75,000 is the minimum, how do you calculate this ?

Can I file a motion to dismiss or set a side judgement? For work place violence.

Received law suit for small claims but what should we do, my son and I have the same legal name

I was told I was suspended until a investigation was done. I had already told them I couldn't work for them. If they wanted advi

Question is about whether I can file Motion to Vacate a judgment. See details.

I'd like advice on how to hire a lawyer for a small matter. I'm finding difficulty having someone mediate small business matters

If im sued in small claims can my countersuit include expenses to procure evidence for defense and countersuit?

Should I go through small claims court and file 2 claims for max of $10k each or use a lawyer for civil court?

What type of lawyer to deal with property damage caused by faulty dishwasher? Manufacturer offering half of estimated repairs.

Mal P case settled nearly 2 yrs. ago A particular who was subpoenaed to appear for depo, did. Following day I re'cd a statement.