Questions answered by Nicholas Basil Spirtos

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Disclosure of Medical Records under CA Pub Records Act When Government Agency was Defendant in a civil case.

Nicholas's answer | Answered on July 25, 2013

Actually, I did not say I looked at the case. You have asked this question before. The case is over. You lost. You are not entitled to start...

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I sued in small claims. Defendant requested an extension. The amount in dispute increase as each day passes as more and more

Nicholas's answer | Answered on July 25, 2013

Generally speaking, you could voluntarily dismiss your case at any time. You could be barred from bringing a superior court case if the statute of...

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Can a law enforcement officer threaten me with a subpoena if I refuse to serve papers to my co worker?

Nicholas's answer | Answered on July 25, 2013

No, he can't force you to serve the papers. However, he might be able to leave the papers with you as an adult in apparent control of the premises...

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I am suing someone who left the state after being served. What do I do next?

Nicholas's answer | Answered on July 25, 2013

If he was served, then he needs to appear or risk being defaulted. The fact that he moved after you served him makes no difference. If you do...

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What if i wont go in my conference tomorrow ? Can a police arrest me in this civil case.?

Nicholas's answer | Answered on July 25, 2013

You cannot be arrested for failing to appear at a hearing in a civil case, unless it is for a contempt hearing. If the person who you borrowed...

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I got a phone call from a po saying I am on a list of people that are subpoena'd for a revocation hearing. Do I have to go?

Nicholas's answer | Answered on July 25, 2013

If you did not receive a subpoena, then a phone call is not going to be sufficient.

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How can you get paid from an individual who owes you money, claims that he has money on his card and is in another state jail?

Nicholas's answer | Answered on July 25, 2013

If you lent someone money and they have not paid it back, then you can sue them. If it $10,000 or less, you can sue in small claims court. There...

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Can I get a refund from a auto repair company that I feel ripped me off?

Nicholas's answer | Answered on July 25, 2013

No harm in asking for a refund. They may not give it to you voluntarily. You could file a complaint with Arizona's bureau of automotive repair...

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I hired a attorney and my mortgage company sent him a check in amount of $12,000. He took off with the money, close his office,

Nicholas's answer | Answered on July 25, 2013

Go to the State Bar and file a complaint if you have not already done so. They do have a fund for victims that you might be able to get some...

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Can a plaintiff in a large civil suit be thrown out after having been in the case for over 5 years once it settles?

Nicholas's answer | Answered on July 25, 2013

Talk with the lawyer handling the case. None of the AVVO attorneys have enough information to answer your question.

Nicholas Basil Spirtos's Answers (14282)

Disclosure of Medical Records under CA Pub Records Act When Government Agency was Defendant in a civil case.

I sued in small claims. Defendant requested an extension. The amount in dispute increase as each day passes as more and more

Can a law enforcement officer threaten me with a subpoena if I refuse to serve papers to my co worker?

I am suing someone who left the state after being served. What do I do next?

What if i wont go in my conference tomorrow ? Can a police arrest me in this civil case.?

I got a phone call from a po saying I am on a list of people that are subpoena'd for a revocation hearing. Do I have to go?

How can you get paid from an individual who owes you money, claims that he has money on his card and is in another state jail?

Can I get a refund from a auto repair company that I feel ripped me off?

I hired a attorney and my mortgage company sent him a check in amount of $12,000. He took off with the money, close his office,

Can a plaintiff in a large civil suit be thrown out after having been in the case for over 5 years once it settles?