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Class Action Lawsuit Information & FAQ

Posted by admin on 28 June, 2009

This item was filed under [ Civil Actions, Class Actions, Hiring A Lawyer, Legal Practice and Courts ]

The following article explains what a class action lawsuit is, how you can qualify or start a class action, join a class action or opt out of a class action lawsuit. It will answer the most frequently asked questions you might have about lawsuits by a large number of people against one or few defendants for a similar issue.

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Statute of Limitations - Texas

Posted by admin on 25 February, 2009

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Texas Statute of Limitations
Explanation, Information and Statutory Time Periods

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Statute of Limitations - California

Posted by admin on 25 February, 2009

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California Statute of Limitations
Explanation, Information and Statutory Time Periods

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Garnishment: Facts and Information

Posted by admin on 12 February, 2009

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This item was filed under [ Bankruptcy and Debt, Consumer Bankruptcy, Consumer Law and Credit, Debtor and Creditor, Employment and Labor, Legal Practice and Courts ]

When individuals do not pay their bills, the creditor who holds their debt can get a court order to have their wages or property “garnished.” The creditor, with assistance from the court, can compel the debtor’s employer to withhold a portion of the employee debtor’s paycheck to be paid directly to the creditor.

Tagged with: [ enforcement, execution, garnishment, judgment, restraining order, wages ]

Statute of Limitations - New Jersey

Posted by admin on 10 February, 2009

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New Jersey Statute of Limitations
Explanation, Information and Statutory Time Periods

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Statute of Limitations - New York

Posted by admin on 7 February, 2009

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New York Statute of Limitations
Explanation, Information and Statutory Time Periods

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Judgment Collection in Small Claims Court

Posted by admin on 6 February, 2009

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This item was filed under [ Civil Actions, Courts and Justice Sytem, Credit and Collections, Debtor and Creditor, Legal Practice and Courts, Liens and Security Interests, Small Claims Court ]

People frequently believe that winning a small claims court judgment means that they will automatically collect their money from the person that lost the case. Unfortunately, the court may rule in your favor but the collection of small claims judgments is an entirely different matter called “execution” on a judgment.

Tagged with: [ court order, execution, garnishment, judgment, lien, marshal, sheriff, subpoena ]

Personal Injury Lawyers

Posted by admin on 22 November, 2008

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This item was filed under [ Accidents and Injuries, Hiring A Lawyer, Legal Practice and Courts, Personal Injuries ]

The history of the Personal Injury Lawyer is littered with interesting facts about the U.S. legal system and contingent fee based practices. While many critics accuse trial lawyers of bringing frivolous lawsuits into the American legal system, nothing is farther from the truth. Personal Injury Lawyers advance their clients services and cash for case costs while funding companies like Global Financial advance cash to Plaintiffs against their pending settlements.

Tagged with: [ contingency fees, lawyers, Personal Injury, personal injury attorneys, personal injury lawyers, recovery ]