In a recent unreported decision, the New Jersey Appellate Division confirmed that an unlicensed, uninsured accident victim was barred for suing for his pain and suffering and medical expenses arising from his motor vehicle accident. The plaintiff was operating an uninsured, unregistered vehicle owned by his ex-girlfriend who was incarcerated in Texas. He had moved […]
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When a bankruptcy client owns property with a spouse or other co-owner, of course there is a concern about how the co-owner’s interest is affected by the bankruptcy filing. Although your assets will become property of the bankruptcy estate when you file for bankruptcy, the Chapter 7 trustee can only sell your nonexempt property to
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When a homeowner fails to make mortgage payments, the lender will typically file a foreclosure action. Ultimately the lender may obtain a final judgment of foreclosure and then schedule a sheriffs sale for the property. At the sheriffs sale, the highest bidder will obtain title to the property, by a deed from the sheriff to the bidder upon payment in full
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A State court litigant may have the option of removing his case to Federal court, if there is Federal jurisdiction over the case. There are two ways that the Federal courts may have jurisdiction. One is that the case involves a Federal question, such as violation of a constitutional right. The other is if there
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Charles D. Whelan III has been committed to excellence for over 30 years. With offices located centrally in New Jersey, he is able to provide businesses and individuals with excellent legal services.
