I was a victim of fraud when purchasing a 2006 Pontiac Montana from a seller on Craigslist. The seller misrepresented the car's condition, claiming recent repairs that were not true, and the car had significant mechanical issues shortly after purchase. I have no money to consult a lawyer, and the police in Iowa City said I didn't have a criminal case. Should I contact the district attorney, and do I have a chance of winning a civil or criminal case against the seller?

April 24th, 2023

When Small Claims Court protocol is violated by the presiding judge and my case is dismissed, what are my options? Additionally, can a small claims case that involves constitutional rights violation, harassment, and other federal violations be appealed to a federal district court?

August 6th, 2024

A 62-year-old woman allowed her daughter and son-in-law to move into her home over a year ago, only to discover they have stolen her identity, causing over $50,000 in damages. She has served them with a 15-day notice to quit, but they are resisting eviction and making threats. She is in Florida, Clay County. What steps should she take to evict them and protect herself legally?

June 22nd, 2024

Can a Florida Condo's bylaws be changed to allow future assessments without mortgage lender approval, in a manner that adversely impacts their current mortgages? Specifically, if a $3 million loan assessment is proposed to replace a line of credit used over the past 5 years, how would this change affect the lenders' security interests?

April 16th, 2023

Would a written notice to the defendant stop the running of the Statute of Limitations in New Jersey?

August 1st, 2024