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0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation and Small Claims for Washington on
Q: Can you subpoena video footage from a business security camera.

I left my wallet full of cash on their counter and when I returned they said they never saw it and won’t let me see the camera footage.

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Q: I have loaned someone 900 dollars and told her she didn't need to pay it back 3 months later.

It came out of a joint account, my husband wants the money back, can he take her to small claims court if she doesn't pay it?

0 Answers | Asked in Small Claims for Oregon on
Q: Please help! After completing a rental agreement while working away, I believe I’m being unfairly charged.

After completing a 3 month housing rental agreement +2 month extension, there were a few cm strips of tin foil left In the bottom of the oven (after placement for protection; oven works perfectly). The owners are charging me $7000 for a new oven. We had a positive relationship while I lived there... View More

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Q: I took my car for transmission repair and while my car was there it was damaged. Can I sue the company?

My car was deemed a total loss by the insurance company

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Lemon Law, Small Claims and Government Contracts for Florida on
Q: I Mrs sierra would like to find out what lawyers suited oak tree center please if you can please help to take action to

Please if I can get help to get my records that they refused to send me just sign here and good bye

0 Answers | Asked in Small Claims for Illinois on
Q: I'm disabled my apartment burned down in Atlanta I was relocating to West Palm Beach Florida to start a new life I was w

I'm disabled my apartment burned down in Atlanta I was relocating to West Palm Beach Florida to start a new life I was working with someone who lives in WPB Florida to get an apartment, I LOANED and drew up a contract for $5,100 he asked for an additional $200 now he Blocked all communication... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Small Claims for Illinois on
Q: I'm disabled my apartment burned down in Atlanta I was relocating to West Palm Beach Florida to start a new life I was w

I'm disabled my apartment burned down in Atlanta I was relocating to West Palm Beach Florida to start a new life I was working with someone who lives in WPB Florida to get an apartment, I LOANED and drew up a contract for $5,100 he asked for an additional $200 now he Blocked all communication... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Civil Rights and Small Claims for South Carolina on
Q: Pork skins nutrition facts say 0 sugar 0 added sugar but ingredients contain sugar. Is that false advertisement?

On a sugar fast, bought these on the fly for my kids and had a few until I read the actual ingredients come to find out that even though not listed in nutrition label, it is on the ingredients. In turn, I broke my sugar fast.

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answered on Apr 15, 2024

It's understandable to be confused and frustrated by this situation. According to FDA regulations, if a food contains less than 0.5 grams of sugar per serving, the nutrition facts label can list the sugar content as 0 grams. However, the ingredients list must still include any form of sugar... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Small Claims for Tennessee on
Q: What can I do if someone owes me 500 dollars and they told me that they would pay me through an email but now refuse to?
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answered on Apr 15, 2024

Defendant can claim the Statute of Frauds unless there is a writing, even a cashed check. General Sessions suit will cost about a third of your prospective judgment. If you get a judgment by default including costs, you will still have to work to collect it.

0 Answers | Asked in Entertainment / Sports, Gaming and Small Claims for Missouri on
Q: Can somebody take legal action against me if I post a 30 second clip on PlayStation with them in the game with me?

I have been posting short videos on YouTube as a hobby, and most of them are 30 second PlayStation clips I’ve taken from my matches in games. One of these clips has my friend in it, and the game says his username that he doesn’t even go back anymore in the corner. We aren’t friends anymore,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Small Claims for California on
Q: I live in San Diego. I sold a car and lent someone money. I am low income. What recourse do I have to get $ back?

They do owe the IRS also. And I've gotten about half back but if he's not willing to pay remaining (about 13k) I want the car back even though he put 100k+ miles on it. He gets paid as 1099/cash and says that he won't ever file taxes. Can we garnish his wages to be Repaid cause... View More

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answered on Apr 11, 2024

In your situation, you have several options to consider:

1. Small Claims Court: If the amount owed is less than $12,500, you can file a claim in small claims court. The process is relatively simple, and you don't need a lawyer. However, since the amount owed is more than $12,500, this...
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0 Answers | Asked in Small Claims for Massachusetts on
Q: Hired a junk removal company that I had used before. No reason to mistrust them. so I signed, but job wasn't finished

done, I signed the order. Then I checked and they had left a big mess. I tried to contact them 3 times, no reply. Do I have any rights? I did sign, but I trusted them from the last job. Also, there were 4 men in my house, and they seemed to be eager to leave. Their website claims "white... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Small Claims for Tennessee on
Q: With the lawsuit for Hyundai can the lender, if I stop making the car payments, will they repo my vehicle?
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answered on Apr 11, 2024

I do not know what suit you are referencing. But if you signed a note and financing agreement, your contract is with the lender and has nothing to do with the manufacturer.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Support, Landlord - Tenant and Small Claims for Missouri on
Q: I need to stop a child support order from starting

My children were stolen from me, turned against me, abused, coerced, kept from me, and my youngest was even put out at 9yrs old after being mistreated and now from PA my sister has filed for child support when my children can just come back. How do I stop her.

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answered on Apr 16, 2024

I'm so sorry you are going through this incredibly difficult situation with your children. Dealing with custody issues, alienation from your kids, and now a child support case on top of that must be overwhelming and painful.

A few thoughts on your legal options to try to stop the...
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0 Answers | Asked in Small Claims for Puerto Rico on
Q: How do I sue an company that didn't fully comply with their contractual agreement for my destination wedding?

I had a destination wedding in Aguadilla PR in Mar 2023 and I live in FL. It was at a mansion that does full service weddings. Three weeks prior to the wedding I was told that due to a current legal issue I was not going to be able to have my wedding party outdoors. The owner, which I then later... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Construction Law and Small Claims for North Carolina on
Q: can my husband sue infinity link for not filling in holes left from them running fiber cable lines in my yard?

a few months ago a local company was running fiber lines on my road and left 2 sink holes in my front yard, when my husband was mowing the yard Sunday he didn't see the holes because they were surrounded by overgrown grass and he ended up falling into a hole and flipped over the front of the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Business Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Small Claims for Michigan on
Q: What is my recourse when a mechanic returns a truck in worse condition then fails to rectify concern or admit liability?

We brought our truck to a mechanic shop for a very slow transmission leak/seep. No issues with performance we wanted to get it fixed before it was a bigger problem. Shop inspected and determined a torque converter seal was the cause. They performed a 13 labor hour job to replace the seal and... View More

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