In a civil suit do I need to show up for court if I pay the debt before hand?

If the hearing goes forward, show up to make sure a judgment is not entered. Be aware, you may be liable for costs of collection, accrued...

Can I sue a collection company for reporting me to the credit bureaus without verifying the debt?

The rules are as follows: Under the FRCA, if you dispute the debt with the credit reporting agencies, the CRAs have an obligation to notify the...

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Can a collection agency collect a fee at the last payment

Some states allow merchants to add collection costs. Those states that do allow the add in require that it be part if your customer agreement to...

I gave my GF my credit card pin. She gave my credit card pin to her best friend who then used it. Can i sue the friend for this?

No need to sue. Contact the credit card issuer and report the unauthorized use. You will be asked if you know who used the card. It's up to you...

Severance vs. Settlement

You have not provided enough information. Consider buying an hour of an attorney's time to review the facts and any documents you've been asked...

Friend received suit from JDB, which was filed with District Court & I have question on what part of complaint need to answer.

If you're not a lawyer, you can't represent your "friend." He or she can represent himself or herself though. Each allegation in the complaint...

Your employer has the right to impose any non discriminatory employment standard it deems appropriate. If zero tolerance is the rule, and random...

I have a DEFAULT JUDGMENT FROM Las Vegas justice court against a Corporation I want to collect the full judgment amount

You really should hire an attorney to determine whether the judgment debtor is judgment proof. You will have to pay by the hour though. Your...

If I sell the home I own through a quickclaim deed and have always rented out to others what would the tax penalties be?

You need to sit down with a tax advisor. The gift itself may have triggered a tax (federal gift tax). If you sell, there will clearly be a...

Youvhaveceeceived what is called a validation notice. Federal law requires that collection agencies notify you of your right to question the debt...