Collect is still adding more cost to our judgment total. Even though he received our check of payment, but refuse to report.

I gather that someone obtained a judgment against you and you sent the person or company a cashier's check to pay it. If you paid it in full (the...

If someone is trying to take me to court and they can't serve me can the judge file against me and can I be charged anything.

Since you know she is trying to serve you, if you are going to continue to duck service, at least check the court files once a week to see whether...

Should I record a notice of completion? What i need to do to protect myself against this?

The preliminary notice itself is just that--a notice to you that the subcontractor or supplier might have lien rights if not paid. It does not...

Grounds for terminating a management contract - Is assault or being treaten with a gun by a manager grounds for termination?

Your son should take his contract and any proof he has of the manager's illegal conduct to an attorney right now and get specific advice about...

Father in hospital 3 states away, people living in his house wont leav, no contract no rent paid, father has possible dementia,

If your aunt's power of attorney specifies that she can speak for your father in handling the house, then she can file the unlawful detainer...

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If you are already considering bankruptcy protection, you probably already know that the civil case will be stayed as soon as you file your...

Why wasn't collection case dismissed at FAILURE TO FILE PROOF OF SERVICE? I was never served. Judge has left case pending 2.5yrs

I agree that you should go to the courthouse (or check online if you can) and find out if any proof of service was filed. (If you weren't served,...

Collection agency has my bank account info to do monthly payment. What do I do? Validation letter? Dispute debt?

Without a judgment your bank account information won't do the agency much good. They can't just get money out of your account without a writ of...

In civil code 1542, who is the "creditor"? and what does "creditor" mean in that sentence?

You are doing what one attorney I know likes to call playing junior lawyer. You might even be practicing law without a license, since you are...

A friend borrowed $8k from me and agreed to pay 6.55% interest can I court create/enforce a repayment schedule?

I agree with the other attorneys' answers. You didn't ask this, but it's worth noting that even an oral agreement for a loan, which is what...