How does one go about filing a lawsuit?
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Lets start with discussing what a junk buyer does.  They gamble.  They are betting that for $100 they can collect $5000 from you.  Not bad for a Vegas bet.  So why would you expect them to accept $100?  That's an even money bet for them and they will obviously refuse it.\n\nIf you have any intention of negotiating a settlement, you better aim at 50% and go up from there.\n\nNow about the lawsuit.  Be aware that if you actually owe them this money, and you do sue them, they will definately countersue you.  Why not?  They have you in court and will probably win.  The best you can hope for is to win your lawsuit, win $1000, and apply that to their debt.  Sorry, facts are facts.\n\nEven worse, a smart lawyer may counter-sue you because of a frivilous lawsuit.  Be sure you have a good basis for a lawsuit before you start playing games with them.\n\n\nSo how do you file?  You need the following:\n\n1) A certified dispute letter to the credit repair agency.\n\n2) A certified letter to the creditor/collection agency demanding validation of the debt.\n\n3) A second certified letter with your intent to file a lawsuit if they do not validate the debt.\n\nIf you have this, you can now prove that they failed to follow the Fair Debt Collections Act and you can proceed with a lawsuit.  See the link below for some guidance.  But you need to search for your states court rules regarding small claims court. \n\nMany states have brochures and forms available on-line.  You must follow the filing rules exactly.
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You can very well file it in Tennessee court of small claims which has jurisdiction because the claimant stays there. If the person you are claiming against is a registered firm or company they mention in their documents as to where such legal claims against them can be filed.
1120421
Join the crowd.  There are millions of us.  \n\nFirst of all I would keep a close eye on my credit reports.\n\nI am not sure I would sue.  If it comes to that, more than likely there will be a class action suit.  Great!  Lawyers will get rich and you will get $4.22 for your efforts.\n\nCheck to see what kind of damage has been sustained if any.
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You can file yourself.  You can find documents online.  There's also a kit you can buy a "no fault divorce kit" but that does cost money, like $35.00.\n\nYou will also have to pay to file at the courthouse.  You might talk to DHS or something in your state to find out if they have some sort of community action project that helps with these kinds of things. \n\nIf there isn't community property then it should be easier than if you share cars/house/kids etc...\n\nUnfortunately if they don't have some sort of community action thing in your state, you might be up a creek and you will have to shell out a few dollars.  It should be less than $100 though.
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Well - you have to ask yourself - is it worth going to court for. Depending on how much money it is, you can either go to small claims or go for a civil suit. I'm nearly 100% sure that you can probably get them to settle but you need some type of documented paperwork. In a civil suit - its beyond a preponderance - so - as long as your evidence provides at least 50% - its not beyond a reasonable doubt. Again - i'd need to know more about the case - but in general - you need the paper work documenting what they said - otherwise it becomes a game of he said she said.
125070
Call around - get a lawyer who handles this and spend $50 with them to see if you have a case.  If you do they WILL TELL YOU !
485906
First, read the 11th Amendment, which prevents citizens from suing a state, or a state agency/officer where monetary damages would be paid from the state treasury, in federal court.\n\nThen, talk to an attorney, because any legal suit against any government agency is going to become complicated quickly.
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The only easy thing to do is to go to small claims court. (it's pretty cheap, around $30) and sue them. You can go to your local municipal court and find out exactly how to do it.\nSue them, for the money they owe you as well as for the time you were looking for work and for court expenses.
27752
Go to family court and file papers for it
1009986
First, are you being sued in Fed court or state court? \n\nRight now, your obligation is to answer the complaint or file a motion to dismiss based on various theories. A motion for summary judgment is premature, as there are still issues of fact present. \n\nThe best place you can start is rule 12 (FRCP 12 or whatever your state equiv.). \n\nRule 12 allows you to dismiss the complaint based on what has been plead and presented. For instance, you may be able to dismiss for lack of jurisidiction (either subject matter or personal). This depends on the nature of the claim. For example, lets say the complaint is one for copyright infringment and it is being brought in state court. Fed court has exclusive jurisdiction for these claims, so you could dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. Another example, lets say the Plaintiff lives in Texas, and you live in Vermont, and he is suing you in Texas state court. Well, unless you were served in a Texas, or Texas has long-arm jurisdiction over you, Texas courts have no personal jurisdiction. The Plaintiff has to either go to Vermont and sue or sue you in Federal court. I think the fed statute you should start with is 18 usc 1331 and 1332 (federal jurisdiction). \n\nBeyond this, rule 12 allows you to motion for such things as insufficient processof process or insufficiency of service of process. Check your local information. \n\nYou can also move for a judgment on the pleadings, or more commonly a 12(b)(6) motion. A 12(b)(6) is a motion to dismiss because the facts, as alleged, fail to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. Usually, statute of limitations problems are the basis for these types of motions. Another example is that the complaint, as plead, omits a key element. The problem with 12(b)(6) motions is that if you win, the other side can simply fix their complaint. \n\nOne thng you could do, since this is not a real life affair, but rahter just an educational exercise, is file a counterclaim with your answer. If you are lucky, they won't answer, then you can move for a default. Also, when you submit your answer, load the other side up with interrogatories, requests for admissions, and request for production. that relate to their claims Remember, under fderal rules, you are working with short deadlines, usually 20 days or less. Especially see rule 36 (dealing with requests for admissions). \n\nGood luck.
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You can sue anybody for anything.  The question is can you win a suit and would a win have any value.\n\nWhat has the assination of your character cost you?  Have you lost work?  Have their been other significant quantifiable costs or losses?\n\nUnless there is some loss, there is nothing to recover in a lawsuit, and if there is nothing to recover, it will be difficult to pay your attorney and pointless (unless you are just trying to make a point).\n\nMy advice.  Ignore those people and get on with your life.
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Document everything.  Talk to a lawyer, you may have a case on your hands.  Save any written correspondence.   Definitely fight back. \nMost times a place like that isn't worth sticking around for, but they should be made to pay for their treatment. So:\n\n1. Build a case\n2. Talk to a lawyer.\n3. Find another job.\n4. sue.
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You don't want to file a lawsuit. You want resolution of the situation. Document what has been done, put in chronological order and attach a letter asking for investigation. CC the heads of appropriate agencies, and perhaps the local DA or head of Family Court as well as the Judge in your case.\n\nBEFORE you send this out, take it to a civil (generalist)  lawyer, pay his hourly rate and ask him to edit /rewrite in better language.  It's your letter, he isn't representing you, simply assisting you in dealing with others.\n\nSuing a state is like nailing jelly to a tree.  Instead,  take some steps that outline the negligence of the state, your attempts to fix and be persistent and polite.
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If there's a class action lawsuit then you don't need to do anything to be a part of it, unless you opt of the class action suit you become a part of it and agree to the settlement, if any.  If there's not one filed already then you'll need a lawyer to file suit and request a class action suit, sounds easier then what it truly takes.
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Unfortunately there is no appropriate method to file a law suit against a city. Just in the same way it is impossible to file a law suit against a carpet.\n\nIt is possible, however, to file a law suit against a council, local government, administrative group or any other body or individual.\n\nWhether or not a lawyer may be afraid to file such a law suit would largely depend on the nature of the case.
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try and resolve outside of court.  But filing takes very little- 25 bucks and a trip to the court to fill out the paperwork.  But they want you to state all the steps you took to resolve the issue outside of court.  Good Luck!
549235
file it with the probate court, get an attorney