Civil Actions Legal Questions and Answers
What is a summons to submit a motion or answer to a complaint?
I loaned my daughter $5,500(from SSD initial lump sum) and was paid back prior to my daughter filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy. I have been 'summoned to submit a motion or answer to a complaint'. What does that mean? Should I contact the plaintiff's attorney? I am on SSD; I receive $975 per month direct deposit to my checking account. I don't have $5500 and can't afford payments or ...
06/08/2009 | Category: Civil Actions | State: Michigan | #16903Man loaned money to friend, debt still unpaid. What can be done?
I loaned a personal friend about $35,000 several years ago and now am having trouble collecting although she still owns the property I gave her the loan for. what type of proceeding should I initiate to collect it or What type of lawyer should I consult in regard to this?
05/28/2009 | Category: Civil Actions | State: New York | #16809How do I get information on new appeals rule XI filed April 3, 2008 No M 230-07?
How do I get information on new appeals rule XI filed April 3, 2008 No M 230-07?
05/22/2009 | Category: Civil Actions | State: District Of Columbia | #16756What is the legal term for a couple not able to make love due to stress?
What is the legal term for a couple not able to make love due to stress?
05/12/2009 | Category: Civil Actions | State: Maryland | #16647When do you file pleadings in a tort case if filing Pro Se?
When do you put in any pleadings in a tort/vehicle case. At the time of filing or after filing at your choice? I am filing pro-se, need assistance in when to file pleadings and other documents, in the event this case goes to trial.
04/29/2009 | Category: Civil Actions | State: Arizona | #16373Can I file a civil suit against my husbands ex-wife for harassment?
My fiance and I have lived together for 2 years. His ex-wife keeps taking him back to court for different things. She received quite a bit of settlement in their divorce, but keeps taking him back to court because she states that he hid money, but she accepted the terms of the divorce. It weighs heavy on our relationship that she can keep doing this. I want to try to stop this...
04/28/2009 | Category: Civil Actions | State: ALL | #16251If my wife knows she is going to be sued can she sign her assets to me her husband?
My wife's minor child may be convicted of assault (charged with felony).We know the accused plans on taking her to civil court and sue for a million dollars in damages. Should she quit claim our house to me and remove her name from the deeds plus another investment lot we own together in order to shift assets?
04/28/2009 | Category: Civil Actions | State: ALL | #16223What is my responsibility to the home owner if I damage the home?
If a home owner does not have home owners insurance on their home, what is my responsibility toward that owner if I cause accidential damage to that home?
04/24/2009 | Category: Civil Actions | State: New Jersey | #16113How would I get a motion for continuance due to a medical emergency?
I was ill and could not attend superior court hearing dealing with my civil case. I have doctors letters and more. My unlimited civil case was dismissed without prejudice. I need to know how to get my case back on the court calendar back on calendar. What process/ forms/ pleading do I use? I am still ill and need more time, as my doctors have requested for me and I wish to dela...
04/19/2009 | Category: Civil Actions | State: California | #16046Setting Aside a Default Judgment in California
After I responded to the unlawful detainer suit, a hearing/ trial date was set by the court , in California county of Orange, Harbor Justice Center, Newport Beach facility on a prearranged medical matter that was dated before the above mentioned hearing/ trial date set and I was notified of by mail. I was left with unreturned calls reaching plaintiff's attorney, until the day b...
04/13/2009 | Category: Civil Actions | State: California | #15964