Get free answers to your legal questions from lawyers in your area.
answered on Jan 7, 2015
Disclaimer: The materials provided below are informational and should not be relied upon as legal advice.
The court does not pay for the parties' expert witness fees; rather, each party pays her/his own expert witness fees. The party who prevails in the action needs to timely file... View More 
answered on Jan 7, 2015
Disclaimer: The materials provided below are informational and should not be relied upon as legal advice.
In unlawful detainer action, when the defendant files a petition for bankruptcy protection, the action goes into an "automatic stay." Plaintiff may bring a motion before... View More
answered on Jan 7, 2015
Disclaimer: The materials provided below are informational and should not be relied upon as legal advice.
You can search the various court databases under the party name and locate cases in which Forever 21 was a party. If the action was reported in the news, you may be able to find... View More
answered on Jan 7, 2015
Disclaimer: The materials provided below are informational and should not be relied upon as legal advice.
You need to inform the court that a conditional settlement has been reached, and what is the expected completion date of settlement terms. You can prepare that notice on pleading... View More
answered on Jan 7, 2015
Disclaimer: The materials provided below are informational and should not be relied upon as legal advice.
Some court websites allow access to case information. If information on your lawsuit is not available online, you can go to the courthouse and request to view the case file. Be... View More
answered on Jan 7, 2015
Disclaimer: The materials provided below are informational and should not be relied upon as legal advice.
You cannot claim that money, unless the savings account belonged to you.
answered on Jan 7, 2015
Disclaimer: The materials provided below are informational and should not be relied upon as legal advice.
You can search the various court databases under your brother's name. The search should pull up any actions in which your brother was a plaintiff, defendant, petitioner, respondent, etc.
She is married to him but not by US court. Do have to get a probate lawyer?
answered on Jan 7, 2015
Disclaimer: The materials provided below are informational and should not be relied upon as legal advice.
I am sorry for your loss. When a person dies intestate (i.e., without a will), his/her estate goes through probate. The probate court will gather information regarding the... View More
answered on Jan 7, 2015
Disclaimer: The materials provided below are informational and should not be relied upon as legal advice.
Your question is not clear. For what purpose would you need to use your father's attorney? Generally, you are free to retain the attorney you wish.
answered on Jan 7, 2015
Disclaimer: The materials provided below are informational and should not be relied upon as legal advice.
First try approaching him and see if they are willing to compensate you for your damages. If he refuses, you file your action and have a process server or sheriff serve them with the... View More
answered on Jan 7, 2015
Disclaimer: The materials provided below are informational and should not be relied upon as legal advice.
Generally, California law requires each personal representative (such as an executor of a will) to post a bond with the probate court in order to ensure the personal representative... View More
answered on Jan 7, 2015
Disclaimer: The materials provided below are informational and should not be relied upon as legal advice.
First you need to have the case number and the courthouse to which the case was assigned. Many courts provide portions of their records online. If you are not able to find the... View More
My case was origianlly assigned to NY Eastern District court, but now on Justia, it shows assigned to Judge in California.
Case Number: 2:2012cv00352
Filed: January 13, 2012
Court: California Central District Court
Presiding Judge: Philip S. Gutierrez
Referring Judge: Patrick J. Walsh
answered on Jan 7, 2015
Disclaimer: The materials provided below are informational and should not be relied upon as legal advice.
You can access federal court records online by subscribing to CM/ECF databases. If you are not able to use those databases, try telephoning the courthouse to which your case is... View More
answered on Jan 7, 2015
Disclaimer: The materials provided below are informational and should not be relied upon as legal advice.
Your question is not very clear. Generally, when a plaintiff files an action against some known defendants, the plaintiff will also name a certain number of unknown defendants (or... View More
answered on Jan 7, 2015
Disclaimer: The materials provided below are informational and should not be relied upon as legal advice.
Yes, you may represent yourself before the court in any case in which you are personally a party. This is what is usually referred to a "pro se" or "in pro.... View More
answered on Jan 7, 2015
Disclaimer: The the materials provided below are informational and should not be relied upon as legal advice.
Yes. You should be able to file an amended list. Be sure to consult your own attorney to protect your legal rights.
My dog was hit by car and killed while under the care of a sitter who was covered by insurance. Insurance covered removal and cremation, can I seek further damages through insurance?
answered on Jan 6, 2015
Disclaimer: The materials provided below are informational and should not be relied upon as legal advice.
If the sitter' negligence caused your dog's death, you should be able to recover the cost of getting a new dog. Depending on how the sitter's insurance policy was... View More
answered on Jan 6, 2015
Disclaimer: The materials provided below are informational and should not be relied upon as legal advice.
Transfer of stock, per se, is not actionable. On what grounds you wish to object to the transfer? Be sure to consult your own attorney to protect your legal rights.
answered on Jan 5, 2015
Disclaimer: The materials provided below are informational and should not be relied upon as legal advice.
Why do you believe you have a malicious prosecution cause of action against your sister? You should retain a civil litigation attorney to assess your causes of action and file the... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2015
Disclaimer: The materials provided below are informational and should not be relied upon as legal advice.
You should avoid defaulting on the loan. If you do, the loan company may get a judgment against you and try to collect the judgment from your assets and/or wages. Be sure to... View More
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
