New York Civil Litigation Legal Questions

I am not going to repeat the information contained in a response sent by another lawyer. However, it is important to remember that the clock is ticking as to possible cause of actions you would have against you ex-boyfriend.  You do not want to be foreclosed by the statute of  limitations. Thus, you should make this a priority and  hire an attorney and bring  a lawsuit as soon as possible.  ... Read More

There is no SOL on student loans.  Even private loans have the benefits that public loans have.  You need to answer the suit, and get a payment plan, which they will do.  I often handle these matters for less than $1000.  Without an answer you will have a judgment.  Your credit rating will be trashed.  When you get a job, your wages will be garnished.... Read More

To the best of my knowledge, there is no restriction on selling razor blades to minors.  The store theoretically could bear some responsibility if it had reason to know that your daughter was going to use the razors to hurt herself, but otherwise no.  I hope that your daughter is ok.... Read More

Based on the facts you presented, it's most probable that the statute of limitation has run out and you now do not have to pay a penny. However, to answer your question I need some additional information from you.  For example, when was the last time you made payments on that credit card? Has the creditor made any attempts to sue you? Have you recently had any conversations with your creditor or debt collector in which you reaffirmed your debt?... Read More

The grounds for challenging a stipulation would be the same as with any other contract - fraud, duress, lack or failure of consideration, lack of capacity, mutual mistake, etc.  You don't specify on what grounds you believe the stipulation is invalid, but you should know that these defenses are not often successful, and are less likely to be successful the longer you wait to challenge the contract.  You don't specify the circumstances under which you signed the stipulation, but if you were represented by a lawyer when negotiating and drafting the agreement, and/or the agreement was endorsed or approved by the arbitrator, your chances on prevailing in your challenge become even smaller.... Read More

Yes, but obviously the contract will provide that you agree to hold this person harmless in return for the information he has promised to provide, and that he is to provide the information to you within a certain time period.  If he does not provide the information, you would not be bound to hold him harmless.... Read More

First of all, you say the judgment should be against the business, not you personally.  What form of organization does the business follow?  It is true that corporations, llc's, and the like are separate legal entities, and that their owners are not, in general, personally liable for their obligations, but not all businesses are separate entities.  The owners of sole proprietorships, for example, are personally liable for their business's debts.   Perhaps more important, it si very difficult to have a judgment vacated.  You have already had your chance to raise this defense and failed to do so.  You really have no good reason; you just missed it.  It is therefore very unlikely that you will be able to have the judgment vacated.... Read More