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Know how to calculate the court filing fee for a small claims case in Lake County, Florida, based on the amount of the claim you are filing.

Defamation of character is the legal term for a statement that damages someone's reputation. If the information is in writing (including on the internet), it is a libel; if it is spoken only, it is called slander. Defamation is a tort, a civil wrong rather than a criminal wrong. Each state sets the defamation rules,...

If the hospital isn't taking your complaints seriously, it may be time to file a small claim.

If Epic Games isn't taking your complaints seriously, consider small claims court.

If Google isn't taking your complaints seriously, consider small claims court.

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Suppose you believe a business has discriminated against you and that is why you were not accepted into employment with them. In that case, you can file a complaint with The Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), a division of the labor board. This is the primary law that protects you in the state of California for...

A wage garnishment is a court order for an employer to withhold funds from an employee's wages to be paid to the creditor claiming the garnishment. Under the order, the employer will withhold the specified amount of funds from the employee's paycheck and turn it over to the individual with the order. Who Can...

When someone owes you money, it can be frustrating that you've had to wait unnecessarily. Even though you may both have agreed to a repayment date, they may have missed it and not be responding to your request for payment. If someone owes you money and is not making a plan to repay you or trying to work out a...

Buying a car can be a rewarding experience. But it can also quickly turn into a nightmare if you later discover the car had unreported mechanical issues, or the car dealership failed to honor a warranty. If attempts to work the issue out with CarMax or another car dealership lead to repeated dead ends, consider filing a complaint or even a lawsuit against the company.

A registered agent is helpful in understanding if you are suing a business entity. Many small claim forms ask for a registered agent, so it is essential to know how to find one when filing a small claim. What Is a Registered Agent? A corporation's registered agent is the person nominated to receive service of...

Receiving an eviction notice can cause a tenant's heart to sink, especially if they believe they're being wrongfully evicted. At this moment, they might wonder whether they have the right to seek legal action against their landlord. This article will explain what an illegal eviction is and answer the question: "Can I...

When is it too late to sue.

The court doesn't really do anything to collect funds that you won in a collections case.

Landlord/tenant law varies from state to state and even from city to city, so the answer isn't clear-cut. Your rent is set in your lease, and the lease controls your landlord's ability to raise your rent during that lease. Leases will sometimes state that a landlord can only increase your rent a certain amount if you...

An ESA, or Emotional Support Animal, is critical to the emotional well-being of many people. Like all service animals, ESAs perform a vital function for their owners. Millions of Americans struggle with emotional issues which affect their day-to-day lives. Whether the struggle is related to PTSD, OCD, depression,...

Small claims courts exclusively hear civil cases that involve small sums of money. While the laws regarding small claims court vary from state to state, the total value of a claim must be below a specific dollar amount.

How to Sue Emirates for Lost Baggage It can be incredibly frustrating when you’re traveling for work or vacation, and you make it to your destination – but your luggage doesn’t. It’s estimated that about two bags will be lost for every 1,000 passengers. Although those numbers don’t seem exceptionally high, there’s a...

How to Sue Alaska Airlines in Small Claims Court Air travel can certainly be a bumpy ride at times. Aside from the stress associated with delayed or canceled flights, airlines can also cause additional problems if they damage or lose your luggage or fail to issue a flight refund, among other reasons. Some travelers...

One of the first things to do when filing is to notify the other party. Each state has their own process. To alert the other party, a process server is needed.