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How to File in Oregon Small Claims Court
File an Answer in Oregon small claims court within 14 days using the Defendant's Response Form or a custom Answer. Debts up to $10,000 are eligible.
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How to File a Motion to Extend Time
File a Motion to Extend Time by requesting the plaintiff's agreement or submitting an affidavit and proposed order to the court before the deadline.
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What Is a Case Number?
A case number is a unique number assigned to a case by the court. The number makes it easier to track or retrieve the case.
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Legal Support Services for Debt Collection
Legal support services for debt collection help you draft court documents, respond to lawsuits, and settle debts without paying full attorney fees.
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What Is Summary Judgment?
Summary judgment is a court ruling without trial when no material facts are in dispute. The judge decides the case based on law alone.
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What Is a Request for Dismissal?
A Request for Dismissal asks the court to drop a lawsuit; defendants file it when the statute of limitations expired or the plaintiff lacks evidence.
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How to get a case dismissed without prejudice on statute of limitations
Learn how to get a case dismissed without prejudice using the statute of limitations. File your Answer with SoloSuit or resolve debt with SoloSettle.
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What Personal Property Can Be Seized in a Judgment?
With a judgment, creditors can seize your bank and investment accounts, inheritances, homes, rental properties, vehicles, up to 25% of your wages, and more.
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How to File in Bergen County Superior Court
File in Bergen County Superior Court via JEDS e-filing, in person, or by mail. Defendants have 30-35 days to file a response.
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What Is a Certificate of Service?
A certificate of service is a legal document filed in court that confirms courts documents were correctly delivered to the other party in a case.
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How to File a Motion to Set Aside Judgment
File a Motion to Set Aside Judgment within 21 days by proving excusable default, procedural error, or a meritorious defense like expired SOL.
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What If an Order for Default Was Entered?
If an order for default was entered in your debt lawsuit, you can file a motion to set aside judgment to get another opportunity to respond and defend yourself.