A petition is a request made by a person and filed within a court of law. However, it is possible for 2 or more parties to file such a request. When this occurs, a joint petition is filed. A joint petition is more commonly used by married coupled who wish to approach the court and request for some...
Larceny is a statutory crime in the United States of America. It involves the theft of another party’s property with the intention of permanently depriving aforementioned party of the property. Larceny can be a felony or a misdemeanor depending on the type of larceny committed. However, the...
A bankruptcy petition is an application of a person in debt to the court to declare his or her bankrupt status. It is a document containing the request of a debtor or his creditor to file for bankruptcy. To file this petition, a person needs to prove to the court that he or she is unable to pay...
A rehearing is the conduct of a new hearing by the same court that first heard the case. Also known as a retrial or a new hearing, the process is not always granted but is done only in special situations. In order for a rehearing to be scheduled, the litigant must first provide a good cause. A...
Bankruptcy is an option usually considered when a person or a business entity cannot afford to pay their debts. Although many people refuse to agree or acknowledge bankruptcy orders because of the bad stigma it brings, it can still be made without the consent of the business or individual involved....
A popular hunting breed in its native France, its name can be translated as follows: Petit (small), Basset (low), Griffon (wire-haired), Vendeen (French region of Vendee from where it originated). It was bred down in size coming from the larger Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen, with bloodlines of the...
This rare breed originated from France and was developed through a selective breeding program using the Grand Bleu de Gascogne. The term “petit” does not actually refer to the size of the breed but to its purpose of tracking down small game. It stands at 20 to 23 inches and weighs...
Bankruptcy dismissal is an action by the court to dismiss a bankruptcy case. This means the case has been officially closed by the judge and no further rulings are made. In short, the bankruptcy will not be finalized. There are various reasons that a judge dismisses a bankruptcy case. There may...
Corporations and companies are given opportunities to file for bankruptcy when they can no longer meet their debts and creditors. Individuals may also be given the same opportunity in certain jurisdictions. Such instances are referred to as consumer bankruptcy or personal bankruptcy. Upon claiming...
An immigration lawyer is an attorney that specializes in handling immigration cases of foreign citizens. This person in authority needs to be licensed to practice immigration law in a legal manner. An immigration lawyer can specialize in various areas. These include family petitions, visa...
