Is this a Small Claims Court issue or requires attorney assistance?

If this person does not have a contractor's license (check at www.cslb.ca.gov), he is in violation of the Contractors' License Law by taking on a...

I agree with what Attorney Kobrin wrote in reply. It's not clear to me whether you have a dispute with the gym. Get a copy of the agreement that...

I agree, you dad can sue you, and if he wins a judgment, he could try to collect it. But bear in mind that the statute of limitations on an oral...

Can a business have your license suspended and put a lien on your business?

If your business (Biz X) owes another business (Biz Y) money, and Biz X isn't paying, then Biz Y can sue Biz X to get a judgment. If it is only...

How do i respond to a 20 day preliminary lien in California?

Since you have the contract with the owner of the property (and hopefully you are a licensed painting contractor), and you hired Butterfingers to...

How long should it take to litigate a simple collection case?

The courts try to get cases to trial in 12-18 months after filing, and most are resolved within two years, but some can linger longer. Your...

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Could I file a motion to dissolve a settlement agreement?

You don't say whether the settlement was in writing or oral; whether the case is still pending; whether you have paid anything to the plaintiff;...

Can I collect my judgement against a guy who filed chapter 7 bankruptcy, if I sued him after it was completed.

Pay attention to what the other attorneys have written. The short answer: If the repairs were done after the date that this person filed his...

I provided a loan on a car that is not being paid back. What can I do to either obtain the car or garnish wages to be repaid?

The terms of the loan will guide you. Generally, if the borrower isn't paying back per the agreement, you can sue for breach of contract and get...

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I need to DESTROY an insurance company based out of TX that wrote an insurance contract for AZ and I am suing them in CA.

Most small claims judges won't recognize service of the claim on an out-of-state defendant. Did you serve the defendant in California? If yes,...