The bad news: You cannot collect on a judgment where the defendant's name is incorrect. The good news: You can petition to have the name corrected, during a court hearing or through legal administration, and then collect on the judgment. To avoid errors to begin with, pay close attention to every de......[Read More]

California citizens are entitled to personal rights. Protection from defamation (of character) is one of these rights. If you believe someone has violated this right, you can file a civil lawsuit within one year of the event.......[Read More]

A Motion to Dismiss is a request that the court dismiss a complaint that a plaintiff has filed against a defendant. Motions to Dismiss are supported by a defendant's claim that a complaint is inadequate or improper. To sustain the original complaint, the plaintiff is obliged to respond to a Motion t......[Read More]

The Uniform Commercial Code is a statutory scheme developed by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws. The enactment of versions of the Uniform Commercial Code in all U.S. states is considered a major step towards developing a unified national system for certain business tran......[Read More]

There are many instances in your life where the need of an attorney becomes necessary. Attorneys are held to high ethical standards regarding how they practice law and the customer service they provide to clients. ... ......[Read More]

The Small Claims Division of the Kentucky District Court can help you settle conflicts involving personal property or money in amounts not exceeding $1,500 in an informal legal setting and without having to hire a lawyer. With 120 small claims circuit courts, Kentucky allows individuals, businesses ......[Read More]

A contract settlement agreement is an agreement between persons or corporations to resolve a dispute. The resolution is formulated into a written contract, which is binding on the parties who sign the settlement agreement.......[Read More]

Plaintiffs who settle in advance of a trial or in advance of a verdict in an ongoing trial often receive their settlement checks within a month or so of the checks being issued by the defendants or the defendants' insurers. Exceptions to this general rule may occur, for example, where there is a me......[Read More]

A verbal agreement is an oral promise made between two or more parties. The agreement binds each party to perform a duty or service. In New Jersey, most verbal agreements are legally binding if it contains certain elements. The party attempting to enforce the agreement must provide proof that an ora......[Read More]

The statute of limitations sets forth the maximum time period within which a lawsuit can be filed. The maximum time limit in Arizona for collecting on a judgment depends upon the type of judgment that is being enforced.......[Read More]

If you don't pay a debt you owe, a creditor may send you letters demanding payment, call you at home or sell your account to a collection agency. However, when a creditor doesn't receive payment through conventional methods, he may seek to recover the debt by attaching to a debtor's salary.......[Read More]

Everyone is affected by legal systems in our society from obeying traffic laws to signing a legally binding contract. Thus, attorneys play a very important role in the community. Most lawyers specialize in different areas ... ......[Read More]

The federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act protects workers who are age 40 and over from discrimination on the job or during the hiring process. The ADEA applies to businesses with 20 or more employees. Some states have their own age discrimination laws, and some apply to all businesses, even ......[Read More]

When you are a plaintiff in a lawsuit where they are multiple defendants, you can try to settle the case separately with each party. The parties do not all have to agree to the same settlement. Also, you cannot ask the defendants to vote on one settlement. As a plaintiff, you have a case independe......[Read More]

If the time comes to hire a Salem Personal Injury Lawyer, it means that you or a loved one has been injured in some way, shape, or form. While this may not be something you ... ......[Read More]

A credit bureau is responsible for providing potential creditors with a view of your reputation as a bill payer. The report filed by a credit bureau can have a major impact on your ability to obtain lines of credit and receive reasonable interest rates. If you find the information reported by a cred......[Read More]

To form a contract, there must be an offer, acceptance of the offer and consideration, and the purpose of the contract must be lawful. This is always the case, even in terms of an employment contract. Aside from the purpose being lawful, enforcement of the contract must be lawful as well.......[Read More]

Realtor companies, like other businesses, can be sued if they harm or injure someone. Since realty companies primarily deal with property issues such as sales, common causes of action include false representations (such showing a picture of a property that does not represent the actual piece of prop......[Read More]

gavel image by Cora Reed from Fotolia.comKnown as the people's court, small claims court is a part of Vermont's superior court system. Lawyers are not needed, however, you may hire one if you wish. The procedure for filing a claim is simple, inexpensive and informal. You may argue your.........[Read More]

With Television programs showing a lot more legal episode on air every day, it's easy to see why many individuals have become curios about class action lawyers and the work they do. If you are ... ......[Read More]