For more information about filling out forms and filing, click to visit Basics of Court Forms and Filing. How do I file my counterclaim with the court?
If you are filing in any of the Clark County justice courts other than the Las Vegas Justice Court, when you go to the court clerk to file your counterclaim, you will need:.
If you are filing in the Las Vegas Justice Court, you must have a working e-mail address because that court electronically files all documents. When you go to the court clerk to file your counterclaim, you will need:. It is very important that you check both your regular mail and your e-mail address often because court notices could be sent to you by either method.
Also check your "junk" e-mail folder in case your computer placed a court e-mail there mistakenly. For more information about electronic filing, click to visit the Las Vegas Justice Court website. To learn about filling out forms and filing, click to visit Basics of Court Forms and Filing. When you file a counterclaim, the court clerk will assign your counterclaim the mediation or hearing date that is already set in the case.
Will the court charge me a filing fee to file my counterclaim? Check with the court to determine whether a filing fee will be required. Click to visit Justice Courts for court locations and contact information. You can pay the filing fee if one is required by cash, Visa, Mastercard, ATM or debit card, money order, or cashier's check. When you are thinking of going to court and preparing to file a lawsuit, you need to find out exactly whom you should sue.
This may seem like a simple issue, but it can be very complicated. If you have a family law case for divorce or for parentage paternity , or you are filing a restraining order, it is pretty easy to figure out whom you want to file your case against. In some cases, figuring out whom you want to sue can seem straightforward. But, depending on the specific circumstances, it may be more complicated. As you can see, figuring out exactly whom to sue can be very complicated.
Once you figure out whom to sue, you need to get some basic information about that person or organization. When you sue a person, you file your lawsuit against that person, using their legal name and any aliases. Often, it is easy to get this information if you do not already have it, by looking at any paperwork you may have about the legal dispute.
But, sometimes, this information is not easily available to you. Below are some ways to track someone down. If the person you are suing has moved Send a letter to his or her last address.
Do Not Forward. Click for more information from the U. Postal Service. If the person you are suing owns property The county tax assessor's office can search the tax rolls for you. The property owners are listed by name and each listing includes the location of the property owned. You can look at this directory at the main branch of your public library. The address and name will not be in the reverse directory if the phone number is unlisted.
This is to even the playing field so that each party has an equal chance of obtaining justice. Common types of small claims lawsuits against someone who owes you money Really often we get the question, well can I sue them in small claims? Here are some examples of small claims lawsuits against someone who owes you money: If you lent someone money , you can sue them in small claims court if they failed to pay you back.
If your landlord didn't return your security deposit , you can sue them in small claims. If you are owed money because someone hit your car and you had to repair it, you can sue them in small claims court.
If a contractor owes you money because you had to hire someone to fix the bad job they did, you can them in small claims court. If an auto repair shop owes you money, you can sue them in small claims court. Save All Evidence You want to make sure to save all evidence related to your relationship with the other person.
For example, you want to make sure to save: Any contracts, receipts, invoices. Written conversations you have had with the debtor text messages, emails , etc.
Any proof you have of how much they owe you , when they were supposed to pay you, and any partial payments they have made. Send a Demand Letter A demand letter is a letter that outlines a set of requests. What to include in the demand letter?
Unsure of what to include in your demand letter? Here are a few suggestions: How much money you are owed. Why you are owed money. Your contact information. Where to send payment. Option to pay using a payment plan. Option to mediate. Give them a few days to respond usually about 7 to 14 days. Let them know that if they don't respond, you intend to sue. Once the lawsuit is filed, the person you sued has to be notified that a lawsuit has been filed against them.
This is called serving. It is also known as the "complaint" or "claim. He said his friend that is with him handles all the money. His friend has a nickname. Hes from Atlanta and goes by a nickname. He asks to see my PayPal scan code. I log into my account and show him the code so he can scan it. He asks to hold my phone for a closer look. I didnt realize this until in the uber on the way home.
Whoever owned that card disputed the transaction and my PayPal has been shut down. I think I am a victim of fraud. Is there anything I can do? Hi, Allison. It sounds like this is an issue to take up with PayPal. If you lost money, you can file a claim with PayPal, which incorporates certain fraud protections into its terms of service. Best of luck to you! I was in an auto accident. I had the green light and some idiot ran his red light. There was a witness who said the other driver ran the red light and he was cited.
How do I proceed. It sounds like you simply need to reach out to a couple of personal injury attorneys in your area. You can locate them using our directory.
It was between banks of different networks so the way it works is I had to enter my bank account number to receive the money and it takes business days for the transaction to complete. Finally, about 2 weeks ago, they said they cannot get the money back and they are holding me liable since I was the one entering the wrong account number.
Can I sue the bank in small court? How do I do that? Hi, Sarah. Unfortunately, mistakes do happen — and sometimes they can be costly. There are a lot of factors that affect a small claims action against the bank. Here, we offer more information about how to sue in small claims court. Best of luck. I did not signed any lease or contract with him because things changes in life and me and my wife decided not to go forward with purchasing business.
Now upon asking for our money back, since we didn;t purchase the business, that person is giving us a hard time. It sounds your friend believes the money belongs to him based, perhaps, on an oral contract. You might consider reaching out to a contract attorney, but many personal injury attorneys would also be able to handle this case. Use our free online directory to contact an attorney. The person who answers the phone can provide some recommendations based on your case description.
I bought a used vehicle from a private seller. The seller told me, in writing and in person that the car had some cosmetic damage but the car was reliable and that It runs and drives well.
Can I sue for the money I paid for the car? Or can I sue for the cost of any repairs that need to be made? There is an exception if the seller made specific promises in the contact. I would recommend meeting with an attorney in your area.
Most initial consultations are free and the attorney will be able to take a quick look at the contract and let you know whether you have a strong case. Can I sue someone who disobeyed court orders and in turn, basically stole my social security benefits? My attorney during this time was court appointed, completely bogged down with cases and every time I told him to mention their actions in court he pretty much shushed me and in the end I lost everything.
And I mean everything including my kids and nearly my life. There is actually more ppl I personally feel I could sue. But as far as monetary retribution goes, this would be my best start I think. Disobeying court orders has to be punishable right? At least? Thanks in advance for any information you may provide. When someone disobeys a court order, you can file a contempt action in an effort to get them to comply.
If the court finds that the person did in fact disobey the order, the court may fine the person or even put them in jail. In addition, the court will take steps to force the person to comply with the order. If you lost money as a result of the failure to comply, you can request damages as part of your contempt action. I would recommend speaking to an attorney in your area about pursuing legal action.
You can use our free directory to locate an attorney. Relocated from 1 city to another based on being accepted for a job.
I needed to do a medical which I aced everthing except for a sleep apnea questionaire. Unbeknowing to me This has jeopardised my employment due to the fact this process is still pending results. I applied for this role over 6 weeks ago and I am still waiting. I moved all my belongings which cost me over 2 thousand dollars and with no job I have lost out on a full time job approx k annually.
I want to sue the medical centre who did my medical because they did not advise me that this would seriously affect my chances. However, I would need to see the employment contract to make that determination. For these reasons, I would recommend meeting with an attorney in your area and bringing the employment contract with you. Most initial consultations are free and the attorney will be able to determine whether you have a strong case.
I told her the documents presented were false and we agreed to meet up and call ATT to settle it. Throughout the time, she called me numerous times to tell me things. At this point she seemed to be being mendacious. So I acted accordingly by asking a few questions to those she included in her stories and they denied her claims. I want to take her to court because I have a bit of vocal proof recorded of her words. How must I start this? I have no idea what I need or who to talk to. You can start by using our online directory to find an attorney in your area.
Keep in mind that initial consultations are generally free, so you should be able to determine whether the attorney is a fit for your case without any charge. My fiance and I just recently had a roommate completely abandon us and our lease while having a tremendous amount of debt owed to us for rent, loans, etc.
Just two days ago, said roommate also took a sum of money from our bank account. How do we go about it without hurting ourselves in the long run? Hello, Allison.
You might be able to sue your roommate in small claims court if the amount owed is within the maximum in your state. You can read more here about how to file a small claims court action. The responsibility for the lease depends on who was named on the contract and the terms of the agreement. If you do need to sue your roommate for the debt owed to you, please feel free to use the Enjuris lawyer directory to find an attorney who can advise you of all of your rights and responsibilities.
Best of luck! You made an interesting point when you explained that it is important to come up with proof when you are presenting a case in court. I would think that a good way to come up with strong evidence would be working with a civil litigation attorney. They would know what kind of things to look for that would be good in a litigation case.
Roomate ditched our lease Hello all, I subletted an individual into our townhome and he left without returning the key or paying any rent. He paid rent for the first few months, and then over night moved out without telling anyone. He is refusing to contact us back via email or phone. He owes us for the rent that he has to pay because his name is still on the lease. He also owes us for the keys he did not return. I have noway in getting in contact with him. Is there any legal action I could take to make sure my roomates get the compensation that they deserve?
Edit: I am from Minnesota. If you think the sublessee will be responsive, I might recommend reaching out to a private investigator. We live in a coop building. Since we had have 6 water leaks from the neighbor above us.
Every time it happens, we had let the Management know and contacted our Home Insurance. But 2 days ago was a bad water leak, and again today, like it was raining. At this point we are thinking to sue the neighbor for recklessness, because it has been more than a year on and off with water leaks. Do you think this is a good idea, and if not, what do you advice? Thank you! Hello, John. Thanks for reaching out with your question. A homebuyer who purchases a coop buys shares in the corporation, which is different from purchasing a house, for example.
Therefore, the coop corporation owns the property and there will be certain rights and responsibilities along with that. Please feel free to use the Enjuris lawyer directory to find an attorney near you who can help.
I hope the issue is resolved soon! A driver crashed a car into my parked car and a police report was left behind. The driver who crashed into my car wasnt the owner of the car and the owner of the car does not have insurance. Can I sue him? And is it even worth going through the trouble of doing so.
Thank you. Hi, Dave. A collision involving an uninsured vehicle is always tricky. You can call your own insurance company to find out how to have this accident covered through your uninsured motorist policy. Good luck. Hi There, I was in a relationship with an ex-fiance and loaned him 50, for a business venture. I made him sign a promissory agreement in What are my options for suing? Thanks for the comment.
It sounds like you may have a valid breach of contract claim. I got a job and only provided my email and phone number. Hi, Monique. Thank you for reaching out with your question. Your responsibility might depend on whether your agreement with this company constitutes a contract and, if so, what the terms and conditions are or were , and if they claim that you breached the contract.
It would probably be best for you to avoid interacting with this company further. The Enjuris lawyer directory can be a good source for finding a lawyer near you.
Can I sue a check cashing company for on Friday, talking me into cashing part of my check and getting the rest on a money order that I can bring tomorrow for the rest.
Upon leaving I immediately call corporate and the line disconnects….??? Thanks for your time. A lot of systems are functioning irregularly right now because of restrictions related to business closures because of the novel coronavirus. In a divorce settlement I was awarded a piece of property. My son wanted to buy the property.
I sold it to him for forty thousand dollars. Since it was my son I expected him to pay me the money but, he did not. I know he got the money by taking out a bank loan.
He kept telling me he was going to pay me but never did. Do I have a case to take him to court? Or, what can I legally do to get money or house back? It sounds like you and your son entered into an oral contract for land. Oral i. This means the contract is treated as though it never existed and the land legally belongs to you. However, this could change based on a number of factors including whether a portion of the sale price was paid and whether title has been transferred.
I would recommend contacting an experience contract or real estate attorney to discuss your options.
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