In Federal Court, judges have much more discretion to deal with pleading issues, and may act sua sponte to address items. The order was likely a...

When settling a case are expenses taken off the top before splitting balance with the attorney?

As for most cases, when the costs are taken out (before or after costs) depends. Some attorney's take their fee before costs are deducted because...

Will I be accused for hit and run?

Depending upon the law in your state, you are not supposed to leave the scene of an accident. I suggest you contact an attorney in your state for...

Can I file a suit against the gentlemen below me

You may want to get an attorney. The provisions of the HOA's CC&Rs also benefit you. If they are like most CC&Rs they do not allow homeowners to...

Pay-off trade-in of a vehicle

I don't believe you can go to the dealer and get your car back, but they may be in violation of the Consumer Legal Remedies Act (Also known as the...