answered on Feb 13, 2023
If you purchased your vehicle "as-is", you may not have a legal avenue to resolve the problems.
I suggest you file a complaint with the BBB and with the State of Michigan to see if they can provide you with some options. If you have a warranty, you should work with the seller or... View More
I recently bought a car from a used car dealership in MI that was greatly misrepresented. The seller was just a guy who the owner was allowing to sell cars out of his dealership, not an employee. After many issues, I sued the person and the dealership, and the seller has since fled the country. Is... View More
answered on Jan 17, 2023
Do you have a judgment against the seller? If you do, you may be precluded from now going after the dealer because generally you need to bring in everyone you can when you first file an action. If you don't have a judgment, you will need to somehow legally tie the dealer to the seller.
answered on Jan 3, 2023
The bills are presumably for the amount owed, which does not go away even when they shut the water off. In most cases, that amount owed becomes a lein on the property, which means it cannot be sold without being paid off.
Seller said nothing wrong with vehicle. Said the trans was rebuilt and had a recent oil change. Upon further inspection AFTER the purchase, break lights don’t work, tailgate sticks/doesn’t stay up, battery needs to be replaced, needs O2 sensor, replace ABS control module, original VIN... View More
answered on Nov 28, 2022
Unlikely. Is this a private seller? This is a classic caveat emptor situation: until the point where money and title changed hands, you had the ability to investigate, and either negotiate for a lower price or walk away. Unless the seller warranted, guaranteed, or promised you something, I think... View More
Purchased car online. Started with Dealer 1, car was at Dealer 2, Dealer 3 also in it & Dealer 3 is parent company of 1&2. Dealer 1&3 live in 1 state, Dealer 2 in 1 state and myself in 1 state. Dealer's 1&3 have branches in many states including mine. Dealer 2 is on Retail... View More
answered on Nov 6, 2022
You really need to find a lawyer; this is far more complex than you think it is. And if you try doing this on your own, without a full knowledge of the court rules and applicable case law, you are going to find yourself the recipient of a summary disposition, meaning your case will be over before... View More
Is it illegal to get negative items removed from credit and then use that updated credit report to apply for credit?
answered on Nov 4, 2022
Not necessarily illegal, and in fact that is or was a commonly-pushed strategy of credit repair shops. When you dispute an item, the credit bureau contacts the creditor for verification. If no verification is received timely, then the credit bureau is supposed to take it off your report. So the... View More
Elderly parents just singed to buy a home. Upon their first night stay, they experienced an overwhelming sewage smell throughout the house. The next day discovered why...the real estate agent did not disclose the issue ...and in fact covered it up with pine sol cleaner and open windows during the... View More
answered on Oct 31, 2022
I assume you mean rescind not resend.
No you cannot simply 'rescind' a completed transaction. You MAY be able to sue for damages especially if the agent of sellers took some affirmative actions to hide defects and failed to make appropriate disclosures in the paperwork, but... View More
The entire transaction was uninformed, no reading or understanding of what was being signed, the resident lured to residential office under false pretenses. The resident was refused copies of what was signed only told it was court documents and therefore can't get a copy of what was signed.... View More
answered on Dec 2, 2023
I suggest you provide some detail so that a lawyer will have necessary information to help you.
What goods/services did you contract for? Who was the seller/provider of services? What date? Who is the debt collector? How much is the alleged debt? Why are you not responsible for the debt?... View More
answered on Nov 14, 2023
Your question is cut off, but it seems like you are probably asking whether there could be criminal penalties for keeping a lost item that you purchased. The answer is, it depends. The most important factor may be whether you knew at the time you purchased the item that it belonged to someone other... View More
Someone hacked my Bank of America account and fraudulently transferred $9,800 from my checking account to Mercedes Benz Financial Services in Illinois. Also, the hacker did a balance transfer using my Bank of America credit card for $5,200 at the same time, IP address, city and state. I contacted... View More
answered on Nov 14, 2023
Yes, there is a time limit to file a lawsuit. The exact time limit will depend on what causes of action you state (e.g., which consumer protection laws you invoke). It would be rare for the time limit to be less than a year, but acting sooner is always better.
I purchased a used truck in May 2023. As usual, I called the insurance company to add it to my policy on May 17, 2023, the date I purchased the truck. A couple months later, I received a letter from my bank stating that since they didn't receive documentation of insurance on my truck, that... View More
answered on Oct 17, 2023
A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. It isn't fully clear what caused the misunderstanding here - a local attorney could probably sort out better after reviewing the file in detail. But a financial institution can require insurance. Good luck
Plaintiff submitted ample documentation of claim including photos, written estimates, etc...against defendenat who was licensed builder. Defendant submitted obvious false receipts from day job as ServPro Project Manager to retain over $4K
answered on Aug 25, 2023
A Michigan attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It could depend on the context. In some cases, the paperwork can include legal filings to place a denied claim into suit if an insurance carrier will not pay a legitimate claim. But this is only a general... View More
They did the repairs but I didn’t have a chance to tell them rather or not I wanted the extra work they did done now I have a high bill. I was going to apply for a loan but I wanted to see my car first they told me it wasn’t there but in their storage wherever that is, they also said they... View More
answered on Jun 27, 2023
If the "repair place" performed repairs that were not authorized by you, I suggest you file a complaint with the State of Michigan Attorney General. Michigan will investigate your complaint and contact the repair place.
Vehicle went in for routine oil change to dealer. Was told I need a new engine. Dealer has no loaners. Car manufacturer customer service offered $60/day for rental but says I’m responsible for taxes and fees from the rental. For 9 month rental replacing a 6 passenger car costs $18k-$24k with... View More
answered on Mar 23, 2023
I suggest you contact an auto warranty lawyer to review your issue on more detail.
answered on Feb 26, 2023
Probably not illegal or unlawful, but certainly not good social graces. The question for you, though, is why care if someone else bothers to look as long as they're not doing so to steal your information.
No minor in no way orders or consumes the beverage, but picks up the tab. IE a minor takes their parents out for dinner.
answered on Feb 13, 2023
Money is money. There would be no problem with the minor paying for the bill.
Specifically, MICHIGAN LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACT (EXCERPT)
Act 23 of 1993, requires the following.
Sec. 206. (1) A domestic or foreign limited liability company may transact business under an assumed name or names other than its name as set forth in its articles of organization... View More
answered on Jan 28, 2023
According to the sections you cited, yes, which is consistent with the statutory scheme.
If it's put in writing that it's paid off can I use that legally or do I have to still pay what they now say is owed ($1500)?
answered on Jan 19, 2023
No one can give a definite answer without seeing the writing and determining who it's from. The best place to start would be the secretary of state to see if their records show a lien on file.
answered on Oct 8, 2022
There are attorneys who specialize in this, but generally, any criminal or appellant lawyer could assist.
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