Should I contact claimant now or wait to see if they contact me. Almost a month since the email what effect on negotiation

Go DIRECTLY to a local attorney who has experience handling these cases. Do not pass GO. Do not speak to anyone else. Do not post on the...

The copyright trolls would like you to believe that it is illegal, but the other respondents have provided a more accurate view. However, if you...

Sued for fraud i am not responsible since i signed personal guarantee

Sounds like you got scammed, although from Western Union's perspective, they can't tell whether you were scammed or whether you were participating...

You might be able to win a breach of contract action, depending on what paperwork you exchanged with the dealership. However, unless the car was...

Sold something through craigslist and now the customer wants there money back.

Craigslist people wanting their money back is pretty common. If you're not in the business of selling smoke detectors, there's very little the...

I don't see anything called an Answer Form on the website in california court for a summons response

You probably need an Answer to a Contracts complaint: http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/forms/documents/pldc010.pdf Be sure to complete and file it...

Small claims court out of state laws?

Sure, the plaintiff & defendant agreed to do something, and then the defendant didn't do it, and the plaintiff is out some money. That's your...

I had to get stitches after an injury when shopping in a thrift store. Do I ask them to pay medical bills or get an attorney?

You can certainly ask them to pay your medical bills. If they do, you'll save the expense and hassle of using an attorney. However, they (or more...

Wyndham time shares gave me an offer to prevent forclosure i followed through and never heard back and i was sent to collections

It's hard to say without looking at your original timeshare contract, the paperwork you signed and faxed, and any info you have from the...

Replacing a 20 plus year old carpet?

If you don't have any special conditions in your lease, the landlord is only responsible to keep the apartment "habitable," which includes things...