Legal Information

29 2026-9

What should I do if I win the lawsuit but the other party doesn't have the money to fulfill the judgment?

After winning the case, the other party has no property to apply for forced execution; if there is still no property after exhausting all measures, the case will be closed, but the creditor's rights will not be extinguished. The creditor can investigate clues such as the shareholders' investment and due claims to resume execution or add the debtor as a defendant.

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29 2026-9

Can only the WeChat transfer records prove that money was borrowed?

Only the transfer records on WeChat are not enough to independently prove the existence of a loan. Evidence such as chat records must be combined to form a chain of evidence. After the plaintiff sues based on the transfer records, the defendant may argue that the debt in question belongs to him, in which case the defendant must provide evidence to support his claim. Even after the defendant has pr...

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29 2026-9

After executing the settlement, what should I do if the other party changes their mind and reneges on the agreement?

After the execution of the settlement agreement, if the other party reneges on it, the applicant for enforcement may apply to resume the enforcement of the original effective legal document, and continue the enforcement after deducting the part that has been performed; or may bring a separate lawsuit against the settlement agreement. If the reneging is discovered, the applicant for enforcement sho...

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29 2026-9

Is the agreement where the debtor uses the house as collateral to repay the debt valid?

A debt repayment agreement using a house as collateral, which is voluntarily signed and legal after the debt maturity, is usually valid. However, no change of ownership or transfer of property rights will occur unless the ownership transfer is completed; any provisions regarding a floating pledge agreed upon before the maturity are invalid, and the parties should complete the ownership transfer re...

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29 2026-9

Can I sue the person who owes me money if they've gone missing?

The debtor can still be sued even if he/she is missing, and the court can serve the notice by public announcement (Article 95 of the Civil Procedure Law, with a 30-day announcement period); if the debtor's whereabouts remain unknown for more than two years, he/she can be declared missing and the debt can be repaid by the property custodian. There is no requirement for the debtor to appear in court...

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29 2026-9

If I vouch for a friend to borrow money, do I have to repay the loan for him/her?

When guaranteeing a loan for others, whether the guarantor is liable for repayment depends on the type of guarantee: the Civil Code presumes a general guarantee, under which the guarantor enjoys the right of first-claim defense; in the case of joint and several guarantees, the creditor can directly demand repayment from the guarantor. It is essential to carefully review the terms of the agreement ...

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29 2026-9

Can I still sue for the money if the IOU is more than three years old?

A promissory note can still be sued for more than three years, and the court will not actively review the statute of limitations. If the debtor raises a statute of limitations defense, he will lose the right to win the lawsuit. Collection, lawsuit, and the other party's commitment to perform can interrupt the statute of limitations and restart the three-year calculation.

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29 2026-9

If the IOU doesn't stipulate interest, can I still demand interest?

When there is no interest stipulation in a promissory note between natural persons, it shall be deemed as interest-free according to Article 680 of the Civil Code, and the lender's claim for interest will not be supported by the court; if the interest stipulation is unclear, the loan between natural persons will also be interest-free, and the loan between non-natural persons can be claimed at the ...

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29 2026-9

What are the differences between the compensation for the expropriation of houses on residential plots and that for state-owned land?

The expropriation of residential plots (collective land) is compensated according to the comprehensive land price of the district and the replacement value of the house as stipulated in the Land Management Law; while the expropriation of state-owned land is compensated according to the market assessment price as stipulated in the Regulations on the Expropriation and Compensation of Houses on State...

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29 2026-9

What evidence should be preserved when a house is forcibly demolished?

When a house is forcibly demolished, the owner should keep four types of evidence: ownership certificates, images before and after the demolition, police reports, and lists of losses. To apply for compensation according to Articles 4 and 36 of the State Compensation Law, the claim must be made within the six-month statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit.

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29 2026-9

Can I refuse to move if the compensation for the demolition of my company's premises is too low?

The enterprise may refuse to relocate and assert its rights according to law if it deems the compensation too low, but it must do so through legal means such as reconsideration and litigation, and it is not appropriate to resist demolition by violence. According to the "Regulations on Compensation and Relocation for Land Acquisition", the compensation should be provided before the relocation. The ...

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29 2026-9

Which department should I contact to file a complaint about the illegal demolition of my house?

The illegal demolition of the house constitutes suspected intentional damage to property, and the victim should report the case to the police immediately to preserve evidence. At the same time, the victim can file a complaint with the housing and urban management or supervisory authorities. For illegal demolitions involving administrative authorities, the victim can file an administrative lawsuit ...

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29 2026-9

When the leased factory is demolished, do enterprises receive compensation?

When the leased factory buildings are subject to demolition, the lessee enterprises may claim compensation for losses such as relocation, temporary resettlement, and suspension of production and business operations. This requires that the lease and the actual operation of the business be legal, and the compensation claims must be made in accordance with the "Regulations on the Acquisition and Comp...

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29 2026-9

Can I call the police if my house is forcibly demolished?

If your house is forcibly demolished, you can call the police to preserve evidence; if the demolition is illegal, you can apply for compensation in accordance with Articles 4 and 36 of the State Compensation Law; and you can file an administrative lawsuit against the administrative organ for forcible demolition. It is recommended that you call the police and record videos and collect evidence as s...

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29 2026-9

Which law firm is better for protecting rights in the process of demolition compensation?

When selecting a law firm for demolition and relocation projects, one should pay attention to the firm's expertise in the relevant field, its experience in handling similar cases, the composition of its team, and the transparency of its fees. Our firm has handled numerous cases involving the effectiveness of compensation agreements and information disclosure, such as the case where Attorney Qie Ch...

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