Servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act - What You Need to Know

Between the Civil War and 1940, the United States periodically had legislation that prevented lawsuits against soldiers and sailors during times of conflict. Then, the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act of 1940 was enacted to protect the millions of soldiers that were fighting in World War II. Since that time, the United States has consistently maintained laws that protect servicemembers. The Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act of 1940 has been amended more than 19 times between 1940...
By: Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

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