How do I enforce a settlement agreement?

Much depends on the status of your paper. If you have a settlement agreement, but the action was dismissed as a result (i.e., there's no...

Can I file a civil suit from another country?

You do not need to be in the United States to file a lawsuit here. I would locate an attorney in either the state where your husband resides to...

Started a new case with a lawyer to evict my tenant.

Attorney's fees, including whether the entire fee is to be paid up front, is a matter of negotiation between client and attorney. In the case of a...

Need advice on filing Entry of Default CIV100 in a cross-complainant perspective.

1. It is customary to cross out the necessary wording and write in "Cross-Complainant" and "Cross-Defendant." 2. All parties should be...

There is no law specifically requiring that a retainer be refundable. There also is no specific consumer protection law that would apply to a...

I got ripped off by Colonial home warranty co in Del. I live in LA,CA. How can i sue them to get refund.

You probably have jurisdiction over this company in California, and can probably sue them here. It is not clear how much you are claiming in...

Can plaintiff still bring a suit after waiving rights to litigate dispute in contract?

Yes. If you wish to force the plaintiff to honor the arbitration provision, you must file a petition to compel arbitration. Many courts hear...

Is this substitution service? How many days do I have to answer?

Your safest course of action is to contact the plaintiff's counsel and ask for an extension of time to respond to the complaint. Be sure to get a...

I am the listing agent currently on a property with an extension until 6/7/13. Another agent contacted my seller.

As you know, the terms of your contract control your rights to any property it covers. If your client decides to stay with you until the end...

Has there been a breach of Contract/ am I misclassified as an Independent contractor?

Without more detailed information, I cannot give you a conclusive answer, but the strong presumption here is that you are an employee. Among other...

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