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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.
The judge found for the defendant?
This is in civil trial and it means the judge found that the case was presented in favor of the Defendant: in other words the person who was sued was found not liable for the allegations made by the Plaintiff. In criminal court the judge either finds you guilty or not guilty.
Could a government entity be liable for a defendant's actions when the defendant is under a 30 day court order to comply?
No. Individuals are responsible for their own actions.
Can defendant accused of violating the criminal law also be sued in civil court?
Yes, a defendant accused of violating criminal law can also be sued in civil court for the same action. The outcomes of the criminal and civil cases can be independent of each other, and the defendant can face penalties in both cases if found liable.
Is an affirmative defense asserts facts that purport to show why a defendant is not liable for a plaintiffs harm?
yes
What is the significance of each element of a criminal or civil action?
In either case, each element of an allegation must be proven in order for the Plaintiff to prevail. In a criminal case that would be for the defendant to be found guilty and in a civil case that would be for the defendant to be found liable. For details on the elements of each case, please see the related links below.
Can a tort only exist if the person who commits it intended to do so?
No, the defendant does not have to have "intent" to be held liable for a tort. The plaintiff only has the prove that damages were caused and that the defendant caused them. Whether the defendant caused them intentionally or negligently is, usually, irrelevant.
Dose medicaid take from insurance settlements?
Yes, to recover cost of medical care that for which the defendant in the settlement was liable.
What is the last step in a criminal prosecution if the defendant is found guilty?
Sentencing is last step in a criminal prosecution if the defendant is found guilty.
When one co-defendant is found guilty does the other co-defendant have to be guilty too. Can one defendant be guilty and one NOT Guilty?
Co-defendants can be sentenced differently. They do not have to all be found guilty or not guilty.
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").
Where do a find a motion for nondisclosure by defendant for Texas?
I need to submit a request for disclosure by defendant form to a title company to prevent a lawsuit for something that was not my fault. Where can I find this form or do I just submit documentation saying I am not liable for what they are suing me for?
