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If a defendant pays the debt at the courthouse after a levy has been served, does the plaintiff have to release the levy or does the judge/court do that?

If there is a judgment issued in your favor against the defendant by the …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 8 months ago

If I left my rather pricey bicycle at a friend's house for about 4 months and he sold it without my permission, what can I do?

 Your friend knew you had not abandoned the bicycle.  You could sue your friend …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

Can you fight a summary of judgement claim if you didn't initially answer the plaintiff's interrogatories that were mailed to you?

Yes, you can opposed (fight) a summary judgment claim (motion) if you did not …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

Can a utility company legally turn off electricity for non-payment in the winter if children live on the premises?

Some states (the majority) do allow for utilities to be shut off even during …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

After a person has served his time in federal prison are his fines from municipal and district courts expunged?

That sounds quite odd to me. I would contact his attorney in Montana and …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago