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I filed an OSC in response to a judgement, but failed to serve it in time. The court date is Tuesday. What should I do?
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Answered on April 23, 2011
It would serve your interests to call (and fax the document to) the collection agency immediately and show up in court on Tuesday. You should also...
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I need a Insurance Lawyer?
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Answered on April 23, 2011
Your best course is to contact the county bar association for a referral of a qualified attorney.
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I was currently renting an apartment that i lived in for five years. due to no heat for a whole month. i moved out.
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Answered on April 23, 2011
The answer will depend on how the court rules on the issue of whether the lowering of rent constited a 'waiver' of any additional amounts. The law...
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I bought a store in 1998 with the assignment of a lease,which expired in 2006 but had a 5 yrs tenant renewal option
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Answered on April 19, 2011
You will have to aggressively defend the case by proving that your contract was with the landlord, not the net lessee. This can require the...
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Can the police intervene?
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Answered on April 19, 2011
You have the right to file a complaint by dialing '311', and subject to what the city finds, a violation may be issued.
How do I reverse an eviction judgement against me?
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Answered on April 17, 2011
It is unclear whether this case is in Housing Court or regular Civil Court. Also, 'preliminary conferences' is a term that describes what occurs in...
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My niese is in Dominican Republic and my sister pased away now I am fighting for her custody with her father.
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Answered on April 17, 2011
You have two big obstacles- there is a presumption, at least in New York courts, that (in the absence of evidence of abuse or neglect) a birth...
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Partnership
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Answered on April 13, 2011
Depending on how the property is owned(corporation/partnership/LLC), a formal agreement and possibly other documentation will have to be prepared,...
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I am a father and I want to know If I can go for joint custody even if I already put in a petition for visitation
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Answered on April 13, 2011
Generally, if the parties are not already in agreement on matters affecting their child, a court will not grant joint custody. Generally, seeking...
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Written contract followed by oral contract for extras
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Answered on April 13, 2011
You can file mechanics liens but you need to file same promptly upon the completion of your work.
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