During a civil trial, is it required for all parties to attend during the entire duration of the trial? Is it necessary to

As a practical matter, the parties should always be present. Any party who fails to show up for trial will lose credibility with the judge and/or...

I was sued for stealung and damage to a car in 2012 . Can I be sued again for the same case

Look at the judgment of dismissal that was filed in 2012. Does it indicate that the dismissal was "with prejudice" or "without prejudice"? When a...

Will I be responsible for excess amount over policy limits if my mother in law drove my car and caused bodily injury?

Your mother-in-law is liable for the entire amount of the plaintiff's damages, but your liability as the owner of the vehicle is capped at $15k.

What is the best way to stop a Collection Agency to from harassing you?

You can send the collection agency a "stop contact" letter. Simply state that you dispute that any amount is owed and demand that the agency desist...

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What happens if defendant close up shop and reopens under different name?

A new corporation is only liable for an old corporation's debts if (a) the new company expressly agrees to pay those debts; (b) the assets moved...

Car Accident

Your friend is required to provide insurance information. Failure to do so is going to get her sued. It's the insurance adjusters' job to figure...

You need to contact an experienced construction attorney as soon as possible.

Rear ended by unlicensed driver. Driving daughters insured car do I contact their insurance or mine? Will my rate go up?

The primary policy will be the one that covers the car. But your best bet might be to turn this over to your own insurance. They'll get the money...

All claims that "arise[] out of the same transaction, occurrence, or series of transactions or occurrences" must be heard in a single action. (See...

Service to mailing address

Once a party has made a general appearance in an action, personal service is unnecessary except in very rare circumstances. So the plaintiff must...