Debtor is obligated to pay the secured party attorneys fees. In consideration of the indebtedness, debtor conveys and warrants to trustee certain property described in the land deed of trust.
Debtor is obligated to pay the secured party attorneys fees. In consideration of the indebtedness, debtor conveys and warrants to trustee certain property described in the land deed of trust.
Follow these three steps to respond to your debt lawsuit in Massachusetts Answer each issue of the Complaint. Assert affirmative defenses and counterclaims. File the Answer with the court and serve the plaintiff.
Lawsuits for amounts up to $20,000 are called special civil cases. They are filed in Superior Court, in the special civil part of the civil division.
A losing party pays attorney fees only if the winner is specifically given the right to recover legal fees in a contract between the parties or through a state or federal law. Learn about preparing a defense in Disputing a Small Claims Court Case: Fight Back.
Conclusion: Going to small claims court may be worth it for $500, but it will determine how you weigh your costs versus benefits. At a minimum, it is worth it to send a demand letter.