Alabama Business Litigation Legal Questions

If you can’t make your court date, you should contact the court immediately—ideally before your scheduled time. Call the clerk of court’s office listed on your summons and explain that you have a medical appointment that conflicts with your hearing. Ask whether you can file a written request or motion to continue (reschedule) your court date. If the hearing is later today and you can’t reach anyone by phone, you or your attorney should email or go in person to the courthouse as soon as possible to let the clerk or judge’s staff know. Provide proof of your neurologist appointment, such as an appointment confirmation or note. If you simply don’t show up and don’t notify the court, the judge could issue a bench warrant or enter a default judgment against you, depending on the type of case. Acting quickly and showing good cause—especially a verified medical reason—usually prevents that. If you’re unsure how to file a continuance, call the clerk’s office first thing this morning or contact an Alabama attorney who can help you request a new court date properly.... Read More

Collecting on a debt owed by a foreign debtor has a lot of variables. If the debtor has sufficient contacts to be subject to the personal jurisdiction of the U.S. courts, it might be possible to sue here (at relatively low cost), then enforce any resulting judgment in Singapore. Otherwise, it may be necessary to sue in the Singapore courts. You don't provide any of the details of the parties, of the underlying contract (and whether it contains a "jurisdiction" clause), so it is not possible to be specific. You need to contact an attorney who does collection work, possibly internationally. If you need help in thinking about this, please call our office.... Read More