Is it against the law to lie to a police officer

Probably. You may be interfering with a criminal investigation, harboring a fugitive, or some other improper and/or illegal act. If you expect to...

Can I navigate an eviction without a lawyer?

Even though you have the right to represent yourself, I would highly recommend against it. Something sounds a bit suspicious on your tenant's part....

Massachusetts Small Claims Court Question

It would not be advisable. Even if you sent such a letter, it would be improper for the magistrate to consider it. To do so would violate the...

Although you certainly have a right to attend, very rarely do the parties personally appear at the scheduling conference or motion hearings, unless...

Treatment for car accident

You should treat with whoever is going to give you the most relief from whatever pain you are experiencing and not worry so much how it will effect...

Can anyone please suggest me the dress code ( women's) for a clerk's hearing ???

There is no such thing as being "over dressed" for court ( except no tuxedos or bridal gowns) but the more professional you look the more...

You need to have suffered a physical harm to be entitled to any compensation beyond the value of the salad.

How to introduce new evidence?

If you want the affidavit to be considered at the hearing, the safest route would be to provide it to the opposing side and court BEFORE the...

Settlements?

While the vast majority of all cases settle before trial, many still have to be put in suit and then settle at some point during the litigation...

Can the landlord keep our security deposit, do we have a case if we go to court?

I agree with the previous answers. However, even if the LL may not be able to "keep" the security deposit to cover the damage, if any. IF there is...