Civil Process

This basically means that the case was withdrawn for some reason, but it can be refiled at a later date. Rather than the term non-suit, the word dismissal may be used.

An important factor to consider regarding refiling the case is that it must be done within the applicable statute of limitations period. These are prescribed by statute which vary by state and vary according to the nature of the cause of action.

No, if you have been awarded a judgment in a suit, you simply file the judgment with the court clerk in the required time frame and in the manner in which you wish to execute it.

Yes, it is a contract violation.

are taxes due on monetary judgment like a pay check

I have had this suit for4 years and still no settlement. I didn't start talking to an actual lawyer until about a year ago, and they didn't give me any answers. I finally got a letter for they said after every attorney which was passed down from attorney to attorney in the last 4 years was getting half of my payoff and my payoff was less 14,000. So, I signed the papers just to get it over with. Now they are saying Glaxo is keeping more than half of that for so called liens. Which I have never went bankrupt or could afford a house, so absolutely no liens. That's what I have been through!

Do you need to be certified to be a skip trace in the state of FL

The only viable option is for the judgment debtor to protect as much personal and real property he or she owns. Exemptions for lawsuit judgments in Michigan are the same as those that are allowed in bankruptcy. It might also be possible for the judgment debtor to use non-bankruptcy federal exemptions such as SS benefits, government/military pension, etc.

that depends on the employer. Judgments show up on credit reports and many employers run credit checks so sometimes it will keep you from getting a job and sometimes it won't.

This means that the case is over, no one can refile the case (based on anything made a complaint in the case) and everyone has to pay their own costs (attorney's fees) in the case.

Are you referring to religion or or the doctrine of law? Doctrine in both cases means "by the book" or " the teaching or interpretation of the book".

This largely depends on your location and the location of the company that owns the copyright on the software. The punishment can range from a few hundred dollars fine and or a prison sentence.

Then there is the possibility that the copyright holder could sue for damages.

If the software has been distributed widely then it can run into millions of dollars.

It is always advisable to contain your actions to the legal side of things.

Basically it means the judge has dismissed (refused to hear, "thrown out") that specific case. The reason for dismissal is most likely that the case was not brought in a timely fashion or before the statute of limitations had expired. Although it could be related to criminal charges as well as the civil suit. There can be no definite assessment without having knowledge of the entire lawsuit and/or other pending related action. Please be advised the ruling may or may not indicate that the suit is no longer valid and cannot be refiled. The best option for the defendant is to discuss the matter with legal counsel or obtain legal advice as soon as possibl

If by "charged off debts" you mean credit cards, check out the statute of limitations for credit cards in your state. You may have a pleasant surprise. In Colorado it's three years. They will try to collect after three years, but you can tell them to take a hike. You only have to let the court know somehow that the debt is beyond the statute of limitations.

It depends on the county and province or city,town, etc... You would actually have to go to the courthouse or what have you to obtain the information on the type of suit and requirements on such. also, you would have to figure out the paperwork needed, as well as the restrictions, timewise as well as authority involvement wise. your question is so vague, even i can't tell you what to do. hope this little bit helps.

If your case is dismissed with prejudice, it means you are not allowed to bring it up again. The way things are is the way they must stay. If different evidence would occur, you could bring up the same type of issue based on those different facts but you are not allowed to bring up an issue based on the facts you presented this time. You are out of luck.

Directed verdict. This occurs when at the end of a party's case, the judge determines that there is no evidence to support the party's claim or that the evidence presented does not meet the applicacble burden of proof, the judge may direct the jury to render a verdict for the other party.

An injured party always has the right to file suit. However, such accusations are unfortunately more the norm than not when it pertains to marital and custodial disputes and rarely have grounds for a civil suit. For a slander suit to be successful it must be proven that the plaintff's reputation must have been damaged by "publication" and there must be proof that the plaintiff has suffered financial loss or serious damage to his or her professional reputation.

If the Federal Court precedent is applicable to your situation it can be cited - HOWEVER - although they may consider it, it does NOT mean that it would be binding on them.

First of all the statement that:

"You can file a civil suit against anyone for crimes that the courts refuse to prosecute." is an incorrect statement.

A district attorney (elected by the public) or US Attorney (for federal crimes) makes the decision on which cases to prosecute, it is called "prosecutorial discretion"

Additionally the statement that

"Most lawyers are smart enough to know that their bread is buttered by the courts." is also incorrect. Most civil attorneys receive income from settling cases, not pursuing them in the courts. Most criminal attorneys receive an hourly fee from their clients.

Depending on the fact of your case you may file a civil suit for defammation, false light, libel etc. Seek the advice of an attorney.

No there isnt. A woman from my town sued the city for 3 million. She lost but that's not the point

No. Social Security benefits are non-transferable, so they can't be garnished, attached or levied by most creditors. Only the federal government can garnish Social Security checks, and only for limited purposes, like payment of back taxes, alimony, and child support, debt to other federal agencies, and some victim compensation awards. Generally, they withhold only a portion of the benefit to help satisfy these obligations (e.g., maximum of 15% for past due taxes).

It depends. Generally, yes, you could refuse, unless you have been ordered by the court to do it.

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Generally not. If you refuse to show up for a deposition, the party that requested the deposition can ask the court to find you in contempt, and you could be jailed until you comply with the order. If you think you have a good reason for refusing to attend the deposition, you should speak with a lawyer.

Anyone with legal capacity can file a civil lawsuit. Capacity refers to being over the age of majority (18 in most places), and not legally incompetent.

By implication, the ability to file a civil lawsuit also suggests that there exists a cognizable cause of action and that damages have been sustained. That said, suits are often dismissed, or plaintiffs lose the cases, because a judge or jury determines that there is no legally regognized cause of action or that the plaintiff suffered no loss for which the defendant(s) is/are liable.