What kind of recourse do I have? What can I do to have this situation resolved? Is there anyone the arbitrator has to answer to

Sometimes arbitrators unfortunately do take longer than the rules allow to issue an award. Your attorney will be the one to keep reminding the...

Do you have to ask for a specific amount of money damages in a motion for summary judgment or will that come up later?

Whether you are the one filing the motion or defending against the motion, a Motion for Summary Judgment has to do with arguing to the court that...

Sounds like you know the moving company was responsible for breaking your items. Now the only question is fair compensation. You will want to look...

Can I get the amount of the original estimate from the body shop?

You do have the right to have your vehicle evaluated and repaired at whatever shop you choose. (Have a look a the web site of the Office of...

I'm having a hard time trying to find the defendant to serve the court papers. What should I do when I can't find the defendant?

You want to be careful to make sure you serve the defendant within the "statute of limitations" for your case (which is the amount of time you have...

I am a pro se plaintiff & I have to reset a hearing...I have never had to file a motion & notify the other party of the hearing

There are rules you will need to follow depending on what court your case is pending in, and what type of hearing you are resetting. I'm assuming...

I am filing a civil suit. My question is one of my claims is against a married couple,

In general, if you are filing suit against the couple because of the same transaction or occurrence, you will want to consider filing once and...

When a defendant (through lawyer) files a "motion or summary judgment" and the judgment they want is case dismissal can you file

This type of motion looks to dismiss some or all of your claims, (depending on whether the motion is only for partial summary judgment). This...

How do you file a motion to compell?

You have done the right thing by having your exchanges with the opposing party in writing so the Court can have an easier time finding out what...

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Have a look online at RCW 4.16.170 for more information. You should check whether the case was dismissed with the possibility of bringing the...