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Rights Of Private Parties In The Wake Of COVID -19
August 13, 2020 2:38:36 PMWith COVID-19, courts have had to navigate through hitherto uncharted territory. It’s difficult to walk the line between tenant rights and landlord responsibilities, especially considering how hard the pandemic has hit everyone concerned. Consequently, judgments that are issued by the court attempting to signal some clarity and change are to be lauded. Recent decisions on…
Read MoreHOW TO BREAK A LEASE IN NEW YORK
August 11, 2020 12:49:23 PMCOVID-19 has been harsh for everyone concerned. A marked uptick of tenants are unable to pay their fees and the impact is felt on both sides of the landlord-tenant dynamic, with landlords unable to make ends meet without the steady source of rental income. The situation has also seen a lot of tenants attempting to…
Read MoreUNDERSTANDING A SUMMONS VERSUS A SUBPOENA
August 06, 2020 3:49:23 PMIt’s always a shock to receive a summons or a subpoena. Providing evidence is an imperative part of any case, however, and you are legally required to respond by the deadline. It’s hard to ensure that each party has had an adequate chance to represent themselves and provide proofs that corroborate their stance. Consequently, both…
Read MoreEviction Of A Tenant: The Coronavirus Quandary
August 04, 2020 12:42:16 PMThe onslaught of the coronavirus on the New York economy has been devastating for everyone. Nonessential businesses have closed in most states, and new unemployment application numbers are soaring. These economic situations may make it difficult for tenants to pay rent, but it also places a heavy burden on the landlords who rely on rental…
Read MoreFreelance Content Writers Wanted
July 28, 2020 1:23:15 PMUndisputed Legal Inc. is one of the nation’s largest legal support agencies, providing process service and related services to many of the country’s most notable law firms, financial institutions, and insurance companies. We are seeking a freelance content writer that is interested in combining their legal knowledge with their passion for writing. In this…
Read MoreHague Service Convention: Streamlining International Legal Procedures
August 06, 2019 1:58:43 PMThe Hague Service Convention, formally known as the Hague Convention on the Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents in Civil or Commercial Matters, revolutionized international legal cooperation. Adopted on November 15, 1965, and enforced on February 10, 1969, this treaty has become a global standard for serving legal documents across borders. By providing clear procedures and consistent mechanisms…
Read MoreNew York Town/Village Court Filing Fee’s
June 25, 2019 2:31:21 PM[Filing fees are set forth in section 1911 of the Uniform Justice Court Act] Item Fee Filing of first paper $20 Demand for Jury Trial $10 Notice of Appeal $5 Small claims [section 1803(a) of the Uniform Justice Court Act] – Claims of $1000 or less $10 Small claims [section 1803(a) of the Uniform Justice…
Read MoreNew York Civil Court Filing Fee’s
Fees must be paid by cash (exact change only), certified check, money order or bank check made payable to: “Clerk of the Civil Court.” Personal checks are not accepted. Service Amount Statutory Authority Filing a small claim $15/20 NYCCCA 1803(a) File a counterclaim to a small claim $ 5.00 plus postage NYCCCA 1803(c) File a…
Read MoreNew York Surrogates Court Filing Fee’s
§2401. Fees in the surrogate’s court; general provisions. 1. In the surrogate’s court fees for service, filing and other matters shall be as provided in this article to the exclusion of other statutory provisions unless expressly stated to the contrary. 2. The clerk of each surrogate’s court shall charge and receive for the services and…
Read MoreNew York Supreme/County Court Filling Fee’s
December 06, 2014 4:01:31 PMFiling Fees-Supreme/County -For Civil Matters Obtaining Index Number $210.00 Request for Judicial intervention $95.00 Note of Issue*$30.00 Motion of Cross-Motion $45.00 Demand for Jury Trial $65.00 Stipulation of Settlement of Voluntary Discontinuance $35.00 Notice of Appeal $65.00 *The Notice of issue Filing fee is $125.00 where a Request for Judicial Intervention is not required to be filed. Filing Fees-Appellate Division of the Supreme…
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