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    my old roomate wont return my property?

    If you did not have a pledge agreement in which your stuff could be held hostage for non-payments, then the landlord is a criminal. Call the police, tell them you are a victim of extortion. You can also sue the landlord immediately for return of your goods. Depending upon your jurisdiction, you...
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    my old roomate wont return my property?

    If you did not have a pledge agreement in which your stuff could be held hostage for non-payments, then the landlord is a criminal. Call the police, tell them you are a victim of extortion. You can also sue the landlord immediately for return of your goods. Depending upon your jurisdiction, you...
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    I often hear people say "you'd be a fool to represent yourself in court, you need...

    Not only are litigation lawyers trained in law, procedure and presentation styles, they are also familiar with all of the maneuvering and posturing that goes into a case. But more importantly, they also have malpractice insurance that can protect the client if the attorney's negligence blows...
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    Can A Judge Overturn a Verdict if the evidence doesnt back up the verdict?

    Yes, it's possible to enter the court's "judgment not withstanding the verdict" or JNOV, when "no reasonable jury" could find the verdict that this jury found. It's rare and thus makes for good TV.
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