How do I begin to take legal action?

Not all wrongs can, or should be, the subject of a lawsuit. The store suspected you of shoplifting. It has a right to check. Your brief detention...

I need to know what a reasonable amount is to request for a rent discount due to breach of contract on my landlords part.

Only you can decide what would be worth it for you. You can put the ball in their court by asking them how much they are willing to reduce rent by...

What are my options?

Maybe. Have you had the gate looked at by an independent licensed contractor? You will need an expert to say that the work does not meet industry...

Am I liable for City Code Enforcement Violations?

As the property owner, you are ultimately responsible for code or zoning violations, no matter who caused them. First, you need to deal with the...

Small claims judges do not have to, and rarely do, give detailed rulings on every issue. If you presented multiple issues at the hearing, and the...

Can I serve the Plaintiff for a different case during a Small Claims hearing?

You can't serve the person because you are a party, but you can have the person served when they show up for small claims court. It is unlikely...

Do I need to answer small claim complaint if I transfer it to superior court?

There is no answer needed in small claims court. You could file a counter claim if your damages are $10,000 or less. If you transfer to Superior...

I want to know about small claim court.

Take him to small claims court for the $1500. The rest of it would not generally be something you could recover.

Can a judge be present to answer objection in a deposition at WCAB?

It would be rare for a judge to be present at a deposition to rule on objections. In cases where there have been issues at previous depositions,...

If there is a court case pending in Nebraska, then that is where you need to go. Look for an attorney in the area where the case is pending. ...