Anyone with a small claim, defined in Pennsylvania as involving an amount of $12,000 or less, can file a civil action to recover the money in Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court. But they can also file the case in Common Pleas Court. The case must be against a specific person or busi...
To file a civil action for injuries, you’ll probably need a personal injury attorney. Family law attorneys specialize in cases for divorce or financial support. Most attorneys accept personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning they get paid out of the lump sum of money they win...
Filing a Lawsuit A lawsuit, on the other hand, is a legal action; more specifically, a car accident lawsuit occurs in civil court, where a plaintiff (i.e., the person that filed the lawsuit) tries to get a money judgment from the defendant (i.e., the person they are suing). ...
An invasion of privacy lawsuit is a civil claim, not a criminal one. This means that there is no allegation that the defendant violated any criminal law, but that her actionsdidcause the plaintiff to suffer damages. When an individual opts to sue for invasion of privacy, she may claim that...
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See, for example, Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23. See also Sav-On Drug Stores v. Superior Court (2004) 34 Cal. 4th 319. Note that if you opt out from a class action suit, you still have the right to file an individual lawsuit. Black’s Law Dictionary, Sixth Edition –“Discover...
How to File a Will in Spain Making a will in Spain to cover your Spanish assets is a sensible action that will save time, money and stress for your heirs. The procedure is as follows: Contact an English-speaking lawyer with experience in matters of probate. The solicitor will draft a wi...
To fund its war effort in the American Civil War, Congress’s first personal income tax was established in 1861. According to the Revenue Act of 1861, anyone earning more than $800 had to pay a 3% tax. However, by 1862 this law was no longer valid, and another replaced it. 1894 saw...
The employer completes this section of Form I-9. It describes the documents that the employer has reviewed to verify employment eligibility. The employer should take this action within three days of the first day of employment. The employer can—but isn't required to—create a copy of the do...