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How do you get money from a civil lawsuit if the defendant doesn't have a job?
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∙ 14y ago
You won't... at least not immediately. You will probably have to file a lien against them and/or their iestate, and if they ever earn any significant amount of money the lien would come into effect and MAYBE pay you something.
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Lawsuit Demand letter?
A lawsuit demand letter is generally a letter from the injured person's lawyer to the defendant or the defendant's lawyer stating the amount of money the plaintiff is suing for.
What is the difference between a plaintiff and the prosecution?
Plaintiff usually refers to when someone is bring a civil lawsuit against a defendant (i.e. when money is involved) whereas prosecutor involves the government filing charges against a defendant (usually involves a criminal charge).
Can a civil lawsuit take money from your social security check?
No!
What is a monetary lawsuit?
Very simply, it is a lawsuit that seeks money in return for the wrong the defendant is alleged to have done. The most common example is a car accident case where the plaintiff seeks a money judgment for pain and suffering and reimbursement of medical expenses. This type of lawsuit is distinguished from one seeking what is called "equitable relief". This type of lawsuit asks the court to make the defendant do something he/she was obligated to do, or set aside a will, or oder a property partitioned and other types of things other than just giving money.
How do I get my tools and personal belongs kids beds back from my ex girlfriend who is demanding money?
You need to file a civil lawsuit.You need to file a civil lawsuit.You need to file a civil lawsuit.You need to file a civil lawsuit.
What does judgment for defendant mean?
"Judgment for Defendant" means that the defendant wins the case. In a criminal case, a judgment for defendant would be a "not guilty" verdict (usually). In a civil case, it would usually mean that the defendant does not have to pay money to the person who sued him or her (known as the "plaintiff").
In a civil case can the trial proceed if the plaintiff or defendant is in jail?
Yes, but HIGHLY unlikely. In a civil case the state is under no obligation to spend the taxpayers money to transport and guard the incarcerated individual involved in a civil trial.
Does chapter 7 protect from civil suit?
Depends on the nature of the civil suit. If its a simple debt collection lawsuit- a chpt. 7 can discharge the debt. If its a lawsuit seeking money damages due to fraud, then it might not be dischargeable if the creditor files a proof of claim.
Who can subpooena bank account records and why in new jersey?
In a lawsuit, any party may subpoena bank account records as long as the records are relevant to the issue in the lawsuit. After a lawsuit, a judgment creditor may subpoena the defendant to see his/her bank records in order to help collect on the judgment debt. During a lawsuit, a party would not be allowed to subpoena a the other party's bank records to see if there is enough money to pay the claim.
I recently received a civil case judgment which the defendant was found personally liable not his business?
If the defendant was found personally liable, you may not receive much from this judgment. A judgment just says the money is owed, it doesn't provide the remedy for paying it.
Courts that hear civil cases involving limited amounts of money are called what?
Small Claims Court. Depending on what state you are in depends on the maximum you can sue a defendant.
Is lawsuit money community property?
Generally the only thing you can sue your spouse for is divorce. However, you haven't provided enough detail about the basis for your proposed civil lawsuit.Generally the only thing you can sue your spouse for is divorce. However, you haven't provided enough detail about the basis for your proposed civil lawsuit.Generally the only thing you can sue your spouse for is divorce. However, you haven't provided enough detail about the basis for your proposed civil lawsuit.Generally the only thing you can sue your spouse for is divorce. However, you haven't provided enough detail about the basis for your proposed civil lawsuit.
