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  • Can a Creditor Use a Driver's Abstract to Verify My Address for Legal Purposes?
    Can a Creditor Use a Driver's Abstract to Verify My Address for Legal Purposes?

    Can a Driving Abstract Help Establish Where I Lived for "Service" of Legal Papers? Yes, a driving abstract or record can be a piece of supporting evidence to help prove where someone lives for legal ...

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  • The Hidden Challenges Debt Buyers Face in Litigation in 2024
    The Hidden Challenges Debt Buyers Face in Litigation in 2024

    Debt Buyers Confront Tougher Landscape in 2024 In 2024, the standing of debt buyers in New York is influenced by several factors, including regulatory changes and broader economic conditions. The New ...

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  • Citibank Fails to Show Debtor Retained Account Statements Without objection; Appeals Court Rejects its Account Stated Claim
    Citibank Fails to Show Debtor Retained Account Statements Without objection; Appeals Court Rejects its Account Stated Claim

    In a notable appellate decision, the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court's Second Judicial Department overturned a lower court's decision that had previously favored Citibank in a ...

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  • In New York, What Personal Property is Exempt from Creditors?
    In New York, What Personal Property is Exempt from Creditors?

    In New York, the law that governs property exempt from the satisfaction of money judgments is CPLR § 5205. Below is a general list of what personal property is exempt from the reach of your creditors. ...

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  • American Express vs. Dalbis: A Case Study on Evidentiary Challenges in Debt Litigation
    American Express vs. Dalbis: A Case Study on Evidentiary Challenges in Debt Litigation

    This blog reflects on a significant, prior New York City ruling denying American Express Bank's request for a default judgment against a credit card holder due to insufficient evidence. Three findings ...

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  • Vacating a Default Judgment in New York: 8 Fine Points of Law (with Examples)
    Vacating a Default Judgment in New York: 8 Fine Points of Law (with Examples)

    Receive notice of a wage garnishment? Is your bank account frozen? Below are some points to consider when considering a motion to vacate (overturn) the judgment. This blog provides tips and insights ...

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