I'm being accused of harassment by my ex boyfriend after asking for my apt. keys. Can I sue him for emotional distress?
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Answered on May 14, 2024
In order to sue someone sucessfully, you would need to have a "cause of action" against the other person. So for example, if someone assaults and...
Can I sue my ex for wedding costs?
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Answered on May 09, 2024
If you had a verbal agreement that you would share the cost of the wedding - then yes, you could sue to recover half of the costs.
Cancelling loan/lease agreement for appliance in California
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Answered on May 09, 2024
You will have to look at the contract itself to determine if there is a cancellation window. There is no law that I know of that requires that...
What are the set of steps in a hearing
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Answered on May 06, 2024
Typically, there are no witnesses testifying in a "hearing." Witnesses testify in trials. Hearings are normally decided based upon the papers...
I've been left a voicemail by a lawyer to appear in court but haven't been served what do I do?
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Answered on May 03, 2024
A person cannot be summoned to appear in court through a telephone call or voicemail message. If the person or company that contacted you...
Laches
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Answered on May 01, 2024
Did the defendant file a DEMURRER to the complaint? Or some other motion? There is no such thing as a "laches motion."
A DEMURRER can also...
Can I sue my stepmother for failing to return jewelry she took from me years ago? Abusive stepparent; father says excuses
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Answered on May 01, 2024
If your question relates to: "jewelry that my grandmother gave me (from bio mom side)... I have only received one item from all that was taken"...
Is this still salvageable?
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Answered on April 30, 2024
"law association document I need for court" -- Unfortunately nobody knows what this is. You will have to be more specific. What is the name of...
Can interest be added to a personal loan during judgment?
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Answered on April 30, 2024
You can demand interest, but its not clear that you are owed interest prior to the date the complaint is filed. You would have to be "entitled to...
CAN In civil case plaintiff tell the judge in issue conference or trial that my lawyer is not prepared with his trial package?
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Answered on April 29, 2024
It's extremely unlikely that your attorney "changed sides" because that is a violation of the duty of loyalty and he or she could be sanctioned,...
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