What to do if defendant tried to dismiss my case?

A defendant can't dismiss a case wherein you are the Plaintiff without your signature on the paperwork. So I'm not sure where your confusion lies.

How can I get my security deposit back from my landlord, who is withholding it because one key was not returned?

She can not hold your deposit for failure to return one key. There is typically a key deposit or replacement charge she can take out of your...

I filed a complaint. Complaint served, but not answered. I want to amend w/ new cause of action. Can I?

Agreed with Mr Bronstein. Don’t wait though.

A partition action is the way to go. This type of case is really straightforward and there are several remedies available - one being the sale of...

Do you have to show up if subpoena as a witness? What happens if we don't have to get involved in the matter?

Your father has to show up. A subpoena is the equivalent of a court order. Ignoring it will only prolong the inevitable. The other side will get...

It's a confusing question. Who was the defendant in this case? What is a "TRO court"? If it was you, and you prevailed, you would bring a motion...

Yes. If the lease states you cannot wash your car on the property, you cannot do it simply because you pay for the water (the water may not be the...

If someone was recently added to a deed on a house can they be taken off?

Your niece did not add herself to title. There's a process and it requires your father's involvement. The best and cheapest course of action is...

What should I do to prepare myself when sibling want to sell their share of the property I live in?

If the price was $325,000 when the property was transferred to the three of you, it's most likely been in your name for years, let's be real. I...

Can we do something about our situation?

They cannot enter your Unit to make repairs or upgrades until after you have moved out, UNLESS it's an emergency, which this does not seem to be. ...