Believe it or not, it’s actually in your best interests for a civil suit to stay out of the courtroom. This holds true whether you’re the plaintiff or the defendant. But how can you avoid that court date, exactly? I’d like to start by dropping a bit of news that might surprise ...
When a party decides to sue you, he must write a complaint or summons outlining the reasons for the suit. You typically have 28 days to respond to avoid a default judgment. In a default judgment, a judge automatically rules in favor of the opposing party because you didn’t file a respo...
The Atmospheric Dive Suit (ADS) is lowered into the water for a dive. Photo courtesy U.S. Navy Another new addition to the deep-sea rescue fleet is the Emergency Evacuation Hyperbaric Stretcher (EEHS), portable, collapsible one-man chambers that are used to move individual sailors to safe...
If you own a trademark and someone else has infringed upon your mark, you would usually address the issue with a civil lawsuit. If your trademark infringement case involves the trade of counterfeit products, criminal penalties may also apply....
Filing a Civil Suit in Illinois Anyone wishing to sue someone in Illinois can pay a filing fee and request the appropriate paperwork from the office of thecircuit court. The amount of the filing fee depends on the type of lawsuit. After paying the fee, the plaintiff can fill out the compl...
You are the subject of a civil suit from an accident: If you were considered at fault in an accident and named in a civil suit as a result, some states will suspend your license. Failure to pay student loans: If you fail to pay back your student loans, you may be at risk of licen...
Use different search methods to find a lawyer Know the right questions to ask prospective lawyers Schedule a legal consultation Choose the best lawyer for your case Explore other options as needed 1. Understand when to hire a lawyer There's no clear-cut answer as towhen you should hire a la...
A civil action summons notifies you that you are being sued. A civil suit is a kind of duel. Modern American trial practice is a direct descendant of medieval trial by combat. These trials may be seen as contests to determine who is right. From the beginning, you must be prepared to de...
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