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MSI is a Taiwanese company with its US headquarters in California. They sell their computers through Best Buy and other retailers present in New York State. I would like to sue MSI because firmware I downloaded from their website crippled my computer and I believe they are responsible for providing... View More 
answered on Jun 14, 2018
You can try to sue anyone in any court; but not necessarily with success. In this case, the small claims court lacks personal jurisdiction over the alien company, located in California. Also, what are the damages? If more than $3000 in villages and towns or $5000 in cities, the small claims court... View More
Court of claims petition has already been filed and will be heard August 1st 2018.
Greaves v. State, 2011 slip Op 21473 is the most useful example for his issue. This argument is very solid and easily winnable and I'm trying to help this person obtain a lawyer to finish what has been... View More
answered on Jun 14, 2018
I'm happy to consult you and/or your friend free of charge; my cell phone # is 914-912-1555.
What legal argument (technicality/"flaw") are you referencing in the above opinions? Also, note said opinions are not binding caselaw, but rather persuasive precident/caselaw.... View More
I signed a COJ and and only afterwards found out that it would negatively affect my credit. I was told that if I sign a settlement agreement I can still pay the money I accept liability. Plus if there is a stipulation for vacating the original COJ then it won't hurt my credit.
In more... View More
answered on Jun 8, 2018
Having a delinquent debt marked settled will still hurt your credit, but not has much as a recorded judgment on the public record.
My son had relation with a girl from Poland , once they argued and he threat to send their pics to her husband but he didn't mean it . (was anger moment ).
NB : this threat happened by Facebook while he here.
answered on Jun 2, 2018
This forum is for US immigration law. Your son should consult with a Polish attorney.
Can you point me to where in state law it says that. I am actually being taken to small claims by someone who wants his money back, and without to much detail I want to give this guy NOTHING!!
Without the corporation having legal representation
Loan amount is for $3970.45
answered on May 21, 2018
Hire an attorney to write a cease and desist letter stopping the collection of the loan and/or wait until the sue you and then fight it out.
With a c & d letter and an attorney communicating with them, you should be able to make a good deal to pay it off for way less than half and you... View More
I have a bank loan I have not made payments on in about 6 months due to reduced income. I currently owe $3970.45.
answered on May 21, 2018
You need to file an answer. You can do so at the Clerk's office yourself, or you can hire a lawyer.
answered on May 17, 2018
If it was in a will, it should be no problem. If it is a pay on death account, you will need to document this issue with a birth certificate.
to file in small claims?
answered on May 11, 2018
You can file in regular court, but why would you? Small claims is cheaper, easier and gives you full relief.
She has been in county jail since last Tuesday (4/10) and is experiencing serious withdrawal from not taking her suboxone. The jail refuses to contact the physician to get the prescription for her, and the physician won't talk to anyone that isn't her because there were no consent forms... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2018
Have her lawyer redocket the case and get an order from the judge directing the jail to deliver and administer the medication in accordance with the physician s instructions.
Summons & Complaint filed, Default Judgment issued, Motion to set aside and Vacate filed, Traverse Hearing set (no result) bill of particulars sent replied and Defendant sent list of bill of particulars, no response from plaintiff due date past.
answered on Apr 5, 2018
Assuming they have the right person, but they have your name wrong, yes you should answer, or you can be in default. You can assert a defense in your answer as to the name if it constitutes a defense. Perhaps the name is one of the issues. But do not default.
she does not have a lease we do not have any agreement on the said amount she is to pay
but she is causing trouble in the home and threatening my 17yr old daughter, a harassment was placed today and waiting on a court date to be set ive tried using the nycourthelp.gov website and am unable... View More
answered on Apr 14, 2018
Get a restraining order in the Criminal Court. A clerk can help you. Then start an eviction case, or if she does not reside there, you can just change the locks. Calling someone a roommate as opposed to a friend makes the case more landlord/tenant like.
My husband is have an affair and left me. We are not legally separated or divorced and neither have been initiated. He wants to come into my apartment that we once shared and take what he wants. Can he do that ?
The judge in her final judgment only granted me one claim I made for $50,000. But she denied my other 2 claims for $200,000. I am appealing the claims I was denied for $200,000. The defendant did not appeal the $50,000 and is ready to pay the $50,000 but wants me to sign a warrant for... View More
I was never formally served in my first judgment in July 09 and a debt collector bought my debt from the creditor in Nov 2011. I'm under poverty income level, without a car, bank account, credit cards since 2011 and own a townhouse with my wife of seventeen years. Rebuilding my future now,... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2018
The SOL deals with the claim before a lawsuit. Once there is a judgment, the judgment is on the record for 20 years.
answered on Mar 22, 2018
Read the CPLR. It depends on the type of entity and case.
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