99.9% of the time, the answer is yes. You will be sworn in to translate EXACLY what is said, and nothing else. Do not paraphrase, do not leave...

I received a summons for a promissory note from 10 yrs ago. The statue of limitations in NC is 5 years. Do I have to appear?

As Ms. Hunter stated, a statute of limitations is a defense to an action. Applied to your facts, the staute would rund from the date of the breach...

Small claims court?

Clearly you have a very difficult issue between your friend and your parents. It would be best to stay out of it, even if you know you are right...

What happens if one party breaches a mediated session agreement?

Oddly enough, this would depend on what the mediation agreement said. A violation of the mediation agreement may mean nothing or it may mean a...

Does the local courthouse which would handle issues ranging from traffic violations to felony charges operate under maritime law

Maritime law, generally speaking, involves issues related to boating. It can be on a lake, river, or ocean. Depending on the type of lawsuit...

I won a summary judgement in small claims and had it transferred to the civil docket. How long do I have to collect?

Every state is different on the amount of time a judgment is good. In CA it is 10 years, however, it can be renewed after 5, and is good for...

How can I get someone served in jail?

Serve him in court or serve him in the jailhouse. Serving at the jail is great because you know where they are. There are special procedures for...

Being sued in CT Small Claims Court for credit card debt I do not owe. Midland Funding

Have you filed a report with police, FBI, etc re identity theft. Have you advised the CC Company that you are the victim of ID theft. Just...

My employer owes me wages that exceed $4,000. Should I take him to small claims?

Every state is different, but the payment of wages is of utmost importance to the Govt. Even if the company declares bankruptcy, you need to be...

I loaned someone money $2000, If I take him to small claims court and win, but he doesn't have money to repay what happens next?

The problem with a lawsuit is that even if you win, you are not guaranteed to ever collect. The exception to this general rule is if you sue the...