Consumer Law

Receiving a notice that you are being sued by one of your creditors causes most people a great deal of anxiety. Luckily, being sued by a creditor can be defended against even without contracting...

Most of us hope to never see the inside of a courtroom. But as a consumer, we may need to use small claims court to resolve an issue, such as with a dentist. Whether it's a matter of poor service...

Thinking about bringing someone to court? If all else has failed, filing a civil law suit can be your only option. However this process can be intimidating for the inexperienced. Civil court also...

Ontario Small Claims Court is designed to help you use the court system to collect money to which you are entitled under the law. Typical claims include unpaid accounts for goods or services you...

Receiving a bad check is a frustrating experience. With that understood, you have specific rights to recover what is due and owing to you as the result of a bounced check written to you. In order...

Facing a debt collection company in court is a challenging and oftentimes frustrating experience for many debtors. If you are the defendant in a suit filed by a debt collection company, you need...

If someone owes you money, you may be able to have the court garnish a portion of his wages to pay you what is owed to you. After proving to a court that the money is owed to you, getting a wage...

Failure to answer a summons for credit card debt will result in the collection agency's court victory over you due to a default judgment. This means you forfeited the trial by not appearing to...

When you are sued by a credit card company, they will send you a writ of summons, which provides all the details. The writ explains that you are summoned to appear for trial on the date noted, and...

This will be the first part of a series of articles on how to win in a civil law action. As always hire an attorney, but if you cant, do it yourself and you can WIN! rule 1 keep focused What is...

This is an article on how to file a law suit.

Small Claims Court is an affordable option for recovering property or money owed to you by individuals or businesses. Because you represent yourself in small claims court, there are no attorney's...

Although the rules of procedure in small claims court are simplified, due process is required. In basic terms, due process requires that a person involved in a court case has the right to notice...

File a Claim for Money in a Small Claims Court. Having someone owe you money is a pain. Sometimes even when we ask to be paid back, that person (or company) may refuse to return your money. ...

There are steps you can take if you are in debt that has now risen to the point that bankruptcy is the only option. If you are ineligible, or do not wish to apply, for Chapter 7, and complete...

Service of Process is when legal documents such as court summons, complaints, and subpoenas, are delivered to an individual to notify them of a court process against them.. Court Documents must...

When a tenant receives an eviction notice from a landlord, all hope is not lost. In many jurisdictions, tenants have certain rights which can be upheld by the court system, but you must learn what...

An individual, organization, company or anyone who is owed money can pursue the seizure of a bank account. The dollar amount of the claim will determine if a district court or circuit court is...

If you file for bankruptcy, you can dispute debts that you believe are inaccurate. However, your creditors also can object to your debts if they believe you incurred those debts while you were...

Small Claims court is where you have to file a claim when someone owes you damages from a dispute of some kind and refuses to pay you. A judge will make a decision based on all evidence you and...

Need to sue your landlord for your security deposit, but don't want to pay for a lawyer? This how to will help you sue your landlord in small claims court, giving you a better chance at getting...

If your planning to sue someone in small claims, you must follow a certain guideline in order for your claim to be valid and credible. It is important for the judge to know that you followed...

A Chapter 13 bankruptcy gives you protection from lawsuits or foreclosures from your creditors while paying them back over a designated period of time. If you own assets, such as a house or a car,...

Three kinds of cases can be resolved in a Wisconsin small claims court. For civil actions including evictions, money judgments and garnishment of wages, the claim limit is $5,000. Consumer credit...

Small claims court is a division of Superior Court where the public can sue to resolve many types of disputes. In Tennessee, small claims suits are filed in the Court of General Sessions, where...

Unlike other states, Arkansas rules explicitly prohibit you from hiring an attorney to file a small claims case. Small claims courts maintain a relaxed format so that you can file on your own or...

If you are owed money by another individual or if a business failed to provide a product or service you paid for, filing a small claims case is an action you can take to recover your loss. The...

The U.S. Constitution stipulates that each citizen is entitled to a fair trial. While corruption, prejudice, contempt of the court or lack of financial resources are various factors that can...

In legal proceedings and contract law, you will often encounter the term "affidavit," which Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary defines as a "sworn statement in writing." The applications of an...

If you have a legal disagreement with somebody, such as a contract dispute with your auto mechanic, but your claim isn't worth enough to justify paying an attorney, you should think about filing a...

Small-claims court increases access to the legal system, but the process is brief and many jurisdictions do not allow an attorney. As the petitioner, you take the responsibility to manage your own...

Sometimes even the smallest disputes cannot be settled between two parties, and a small claim is the only solution. Small claims court can help resolve the problem quickly, but it's not a...

Some collections agencies employ less than ethical tactics and threaten to get the police involved if a debt is not paid in full. Some even claim that you can go to jail if you don't begin paying...

Numerous states have small claims courts to hear civil cases. States vary, but these cases normally involve a certain dollar amount. For example, the amount could be less than 5,000. Remember –...

If you live in Jefferson County, Colorado, and need to sue someone for money or property that is rightfully yours, you can file a small claims suit in Jefferson County. You will need to fill out...

The U.S. Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, enacted in 1978, seeks to eradicate abusive and harassing practices of debt collectors and collection agencies and protect the rights of the...

Virginia Small Claims Courts have jurisdiction over cases where the dispute is over a money judgment or return of property valued at less than $5,000. Proceedings in small claims court are less...

Do you have someone who owes you money for something you sold them but they won't pay up? A personal injury that you incurred that was someone else's fault? If so, you may be able to file your own...

Canadian Small Claims Court is structured to help people settle differences and disputes without the high attorney and court fees usually required in lawsuits. Generally, cases involve disputes...

If you've received a judgment against another individual or business in small claims court, you might have reason to wonder whether that judgment's worth the paper it's typed on. Like many people...

You've been through a Chapter 7 bankruptcy and gotten your discharge. Your "fresh start" is underway. A few days later, the phone rings; it's a bill collector. Or the mail comes; it's a...

Small claims court is a subset of the state court system where small civil lawsuits are resolved. A civil lawsuit is a lawsuit involving two private parties, such as an individual person and a...

Identity theft occurs when a party steals another person's Social Security number, credit card or other personal information and uses it to commit fraud, theft or other crimes. Many identity...

People file cases in small claims court so they can obtain relief, monetary damages and a ruling for their dispute. Small claims courts are arranged to be more easily accessible, allowing people...

Small claims court exists as a forum for individuals to resolve their civil disputes in front of a judge without having to spend a lot of money on attorney fees, take too much time off to appear...

Being sued for credit card debt is a very serious financial event. It is the last resort for a creditor to try to collect its money, and if the company wins the lawsuit, there are a number of...

Justice is blind but can also be pricey. Canadian citizens on the losing side of a small claims case are entitled to a subsequent appeal. The process involves separate fees and detailed filing...

If you want information about somebody’s criminal background you can get it and it does not cost you a penny.

A post office box may seem anonymous, but there are ways in which you can find out the name of a post office box holder, as well as his real address. The law allows you to request this information...

In every state, small claims are limited as to their scope and value. The cap on small claims in Tennessee is higher and more liberal than in many other states. Statute 16-15-501 permits claims...