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December 4, 2020 By Sonja Ebron 1 Comment

Can I Sue For That? Yes, No, Maybe

“Can I sue for that?” is one of the most popular legal questions ever. But the real question is, “Should I sue for that”? Because of the time and costs involved, most people don’t sue for minor losses. But if you suffered significant damages and feel you have a case, it might be beneficial to sue. To give your case a fighting chance though, you’re gonna need elements and a tight complaint. Without those, I wouldn’t sue if I were you.

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November 6, 2018 By Debra Slone 4 Comments

11 Things To Consider When You Need To Sue

You’ve been injured. Someone tarnished your good name, wrongfully wrecked your car, painted your house the wrong color, or gave you a haircut that makes you look like their dog and not yours. You need to sue. This list of 11 things to consider before doing that will help you get all your ducks in a row. Take off the kid gloves. You’re in litigation now.

April 23, 2018 By Debra Slone Leave a Comment

Don’t Let Jurisdiction Kill Your Case

Avoid losing on a “technicality.” If you get a dismissal on a jurisdictional issue, don’t roll over and say, “My case was dismissed. I guess that’s that.” Or worse, “I’ll appeal.” If you’ve found a statute that gives you the right to sue, find the right court to sue in.

August 4, 2016 By Sonja Ebron 10 Comments

Don’t Answer A Complaint Without A Court Order

It’s a mistake to answer a complaint too early. Are you making unnecessary admissions in the answer? Have you found all available affirmative defenses? Wouldn’t it be better to get the claim dismissed? Give yourself time to prepare before answering a complaint. A court order tells you it’s time.

April 30, 2015 By Sonja Ebron 20 Comments

Sovereign Citizens Make Pro Se Litigants Look Silly

Yes, I’ll say it: Sovereign citizens are cuckoo for cocoa puffs. They believe the U.S. government became a corporation and lost jurisdiction over its citizens in 1933 when the gold standard was dropped. As a result, every U.S. citizen is now his or her own “sovereign”. A sovereign citizen has to make a contract with that corporation – one governed by admiralty or […]