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If i have a case against someone in small claims court that was dismissed with prejudice could i file i case in civil court?
No. Dismissed with prejudice means the case has already been adjudicated, and that res judicata would prohibit bringing the case again.
Furthermore, small claims court is a level of civil court that has a lower monetary jurisdiction than other levels. The alternative to civil court is criminal court, and small claims cases are not, by their nature, criminal matters.
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What is the difference between dismissed with prejudice and without prejudice?
It is an order issued by a judge actually dismissing the charges that were brought in the case - usually for some legal insufficiency, or lack of evidence, of the case itself. There are two types of dismissal: Dismissal WITH Prejudice, and Dismissal WITHOUT Prejudice. WITH prejudice means that the same charges cannot be re-instituted and brought before the court again,. WITHOUT Prejudice means that the charges MAY be re-instituted and brought before court again AFTER the legal insufficiency is cured.
If someone sued in small claims court in 07 and the judge dismissed the case can someone sue again for the same reason now?
Check the court records from '07. It depends on how the dismissal was worded. If it was 'Dismissed WITH Prejudice,' then it cannot be pursued in court again. If it was 'Disimissed WITHOUT Prejudice,' then it can be resurrected and brought to suit once again.
Timeline case dismissed without prejudice?
A case dismissed with prejudice means it can not ever be brought again. A case dismissed without prejudice may be brought again as long as the statute of limitations governing the case has not expired.
Does dismissed by leave have a statue of limitaions?
In legal terms, "dismissed by leave" typically refers to a situation where a case is dismissed at the request of the party with permission from the court. Whether there is a statute of limitations that applies depends on the specific claims involved and the jurisdiction in question. Generally, if a case is dismissed without prejudice, the plaintiff may still refile the case within the statute of limitations period. However, if it is dismissed with prejudice, the statute of limitations would not apply as the case cannot be refiled.
How much time does a plaintiff have to re file if the case in Small Claims was dismissed with no prejudice?
If a case in Small Claims was dismissed with no prejudice, the plaintiff typically has the opportunity to refile within the statute of limitations period for that particular claim. The specific time frame for refiling will depend on the laws in the jurisdiction where the claim was filed. It is advisable for the plaintiff to consult with an attorney or research the specific laws in their area for accurate guidance.
What happens when a company brings you to court for owing money and they dont show and case is dismissed?
You need to ask the court to issue a dismissal order, with prejudice. If the case is dismissed without an order at all, the other side can ask that the case be reinstated, with prejudice means that they filed the case for the purposes of harassment and cannot refile it again for any reason. Caveat; you could still ask that the case be dismissed for failure to timely prosecute the case and that the case is brought solely for the purposes of harassment to injure your credit, plus the fact that the case has already been tried and dismissed.
What does dismissed without prejudice mean in small claims cases?
In all civil cases, the term "without prejudice" means that the Plaintiff may file a lawsuit based on the same cause of action a second time. Many states limit the Plaintiff to only one re-filing.
Why was the civil case dismissed?
The civil case was dismissed because the judge ruled that there was insufficient evidence to support the plaintiff's claims.
Can you file a lien against someone that owes you money for a student loan?
No go to small claims court.
What is a claims maker?
A claims maker is someone who knocks at the door of a factory that has burnt down and says "I will help you battle for your claim against your insurance company, for a fee of course".
Can a plaintiff refile a dismissed small claims case?
That depends. If you mean that you were found not guilty, then no. That would be considered double jeopardy which is illegal. They can, however; charge you with other crimes as long as they dont rely on the original crime heavily as evidence.
What is the name for claims against property?
The name for claims against property is liens.
