I filed an appeal against a decision in a municipal court where the judge ruled in favor of the plaintiff. The court of common pleas instructed that the plaintiff must file a complaint within 20 days, to which I am to respond. The 20-day period is almost over, and the plaintiff has not filed the complaint yet. What should I do as the defendant if the plaintiff fails to file the complaint within the 20 days?

November 17th, 2023

My roommate trashed my house causing over $8000 in damages two days before he moved out. I tried to get a restraining order, but the judge declined, possibly due to a misreading of my age. What are my options for appealing the restraining order decision and suing for the damages caused?

October 9th, 2023

I was falsely accused of being 11,000 behind in child support in Texas, which led to multiple meetings with the child support office and significant stress, including health issues like IBS and ulcerative colitis. Can I file a civil suit for my time and damages?

April 16th, 2023

Why don't many people pursue perjury or defamation claims against the other party who didn't tell the truth under oath in a civil court hearing, even if those untruthful statements caused them financial and reputation harm?

July 16th, 2023

I received a judgment addressed to my ex-husband, but it was delivered to my house. We have been divorced for three years, and our summary dissolution states that he is responsible for any consequences with the company who filed the claim against him. What do I need to do to ensure this judgment does not affect me?

October 11th, 2024