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My husband''s ex-wife filed to get her child support through the state of MD. He has never missed a payment, is this defamation of character?

Answered 13 years and 11 months ago by Harper Dimmerman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
In order to support a claim for defamation, where the statute of limitation is one year, you must have damages. This is very speculative.  If for some reason, your hunch comes to fruition, you could file a civil claim in either small claims or regular court but it sounds like you are worrying unnecessarily.  Furthermore, this type of issue, mainly where, spouses accuse each other of false and unsavory dealings, is prevalent.  Unfortunately, this perception will likely dilute the strength of a claim.  This all will come down to severity.  ... Read More
In order to support a claim for defamation, where the statute of limitation is one year, you must have damages. This is very speculative.  If... Read More

What is the difference between civil litigation (seeking restitution) and a private criminal complaint which also is used to get restitution?

Answered 13 years and 11 months ago by Harper Dimmerman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
A civil suit is brought by the individual and a criminal is prosecuted, with probably cause, by the district attorney.  You can pursue both.
A civil suit is brought by the individual and a criminal is prosecuted, with probably cause, by the district attorney.  You can pursue both.

Does Pa. have a court order regarding periodic payments?

Answered 14 years ago by Harper Dimmerman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You need to execute on the judgment.  Go to small claims court.
You need to execute on the judgment.  Go to small claims court.

i got papers from an lawer representing a credit card company what can they do if i don,t go.i really have no defense, i became disabled

Answered 14 years and 2 months ago by Harper Dimmerman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
call and cut a deal.  can they prove the debt?  
call and cut a deal.  can they prove the debt?  

Can you lose your driving and auto registerian if you are sued and lose a civil suit in penna.

Answered 14 years and 2 months ago by Harper Dimmerman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
The short answer is yes. 
The short answer is yes. 

a friend cashed a $4000 check for me but kept the money. he gave it to his mother for her property taxes. can i sue his mother to recover the money?

Answered 14 years and 2 months ago by Harper Dimmerman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Sure, in small claims court.  Did he steal the money?  If yes, then she could be perceived as having received stolen property.  
Sure, in small claims court.  Did he steal the money?  If yes, then she could be perceived as having received stolen property.  

how much do i legally have to pay per month in the settlement of a judgement against me?

Answered 14 years and 2 months ago by Harper Dimmerman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
50 per month sounds very low....Try to do 250 or something but 50 is unrealistic.  
50 per month sounds very low....Try to do 250 or something but 50 is unrealistic.  

what to do whan a case in PA is denied for not providing certfcate of service to a defendent company who left the adress 6 years earlier?

Answered 14 years and 3 months ago by Harper Dimmerman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You need to refile suit and perfect service.  Here, it seems that a motion for alternative service is in order.
You need to refile suit and perfect service.  Here, it seems that a motion for alternative service is in order.

Other than an appeal, what is the relief from an referee¿s decision derived from false, misleading (perjured) testimony?

Answered 14 years and 3 months ago by Harper Dimmerman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You should pursue criminal charges for perjury with the District Attorney's office.
You should pursue criminal charges for perjury with the District Attorney's office.

I won a judgment in small claims. The defendant appealed, I filed a complaint, they answered... now what? How is the final outcome determined?

Answered 14 years and 4 months ago by Harper Dimmerman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
There should be an Arbitration date that was signed when the Appeal was originally taken. At that hearing, a panel of 3 lawyers will render an award.
There should be an Arbitration date that was signed when the Appeal was originally taken. At that hearing, a panel of 3 lawyers will render an award.

my boyfriend and i are splitting i am cancelling utilities and am starting to move my stuff......can he set my stuff outside if i diconnect utilities.

Answered 14 years and 4 months ago by Harper Dimmerman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Clearly he should not remove your effects.  I would document everything, collect photographic evidence and perhaps try to come up with an agreement.  Unless the Landlord consents, you both will be liable on the lease.  Perhaps you can offer a bit more information.  Unfortunately you may be heading for small claims court. ... Read More
Clearly he should not remove your effects.  I would document everything, collect photographic evidence and perhaps try to come up with an... Read More

Left tools at work place after lay off and they were stolen.

Answered 14 years and 5 months ago by Harper Dimmerman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Assuming you cannot get anywhere with the owner, I would recommend filing a police report and perhaps even suing the owner for negligence if they agreed to watch over the tools while you were off the job.
Assuming you cannot get anywhere with the owner, I would recommend filing a police report and perhaps even suing the owner for negligence if they... Read More

I am looking for a lawyer, who will take "dragonetti" case on a contingency basis in Philadelphia, PA

Answered 14 years and 5 months ago by Harper Dimmerman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Please provide more details so that I may assess the strength of the claim.
Please provide more details so that I may assess the strength of the claim.

Does a company have the right to terminate an employee with no warning,write up, and there is no rule violation?

Answered 14 years and 6 months ago by Harper Dimmerman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
It depends but if you are at-will, yes.  Unless there are mitigating factors or discrimination issues in play, you will have a tough time pursuing the employer.  Also, if you have a contract, of course there are different rules.  Finally you should double check with the handbook if there is one.  Companies unfortunately are allowed to contract their work force.... Read More
It depends but if you are at-will, yes.  Unless there are mitigating factors or discrimination issues in play, you will have a tough time... Read More
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