Your current state is Virginia
My sister and I agreed that I would reclaim the chair but then she sold my mom's house and everything in it, except what she needed for an apartment including the lift chair. The will gave her the house and the contents that no other sibling wanted - she reneged on our agreement (text... Read more »
answered on Feb 5, 2023
If your sister did not give you a reasonable time to remove the chair, you may be able to sue her for the value of the chair.
What constitutes a reasonable time depends on all the facts and circumstances. Barring any unusual circumstances, I would say ten days is likely reasonable and... Read more »
As an illegal immigrant - I was allowed to work at a company in which they paid me $4,000 as a check. I went to the bank and they said it was fake. I contacted my employer and he's given me death threats and threats on calling immigration on me. He denied giving me a fake check and has done... Read more »
answered on Feb 4, 2023
If you have received a fake check and have evidence of the work you performed, it is important to take legal action to protect your rights. However, as an illegal immigrant, you may face additional challenges in seeking legal remedies.
You should contact the Department of Labor to report... Read more »
My senior class organized a game where everyone bought into the game and the winner receives a cash prize. It is organized by students, not affiliated with the school. Every player signed an agreement that they accepted the rules. Students are being kicked out of the game, despite not violating any... Read more »
answered on Feb 3, 2023
Contact the Colorado Attorney General to file a consumer protection complaint.
https://coag.gov/office-sections/consumer-protection/
This may also be considered theft and/or fraud. Filing a police report may be appropriate.
You would also have a civil action for breach of... Read more »
I live in an apartment complex. I am looking to file a claim at the Small Claims Court against my landlord/property manager for failing to stop my neighbor's dog from barking after more than 4 months. The dog barks almost daily and over 90% of the time it barks from over 10 minutes to as long... Read more »
answered on Feb 2, 2023
You don't say but I am guessing that your neighbor is also a tenant of the same landlord? If so, if you have set it up properly, you can sue the landlord for breaching their duty to provide you with quiet enjoyment of your tenancy. You can also, and should, report the noise problem to... Read more »
Its a contract related matter and the Prince George's county entered an Affidavit Judgement. I am trying to file a motion to vacate, so is there a form that needs to be filled along with the reason for not being present before the court or just a letter addressed to the clerk/court will... Read more »
answered on Feb 2, 2023
You would use a general motion form. You should include any information as to why you did not show up in court, as well as any defense that you might have raised in the contract claim (i.e you didn't owe the money, you paid it already, etc.)
Lived in LA and found a listing for someone who was looking to get out of their existing lease early (not a sublease).
An addendum was signed by all parties (the former tenant, myself, and property manager), stating that my name would be added to the lease and that the former tenant's... Read more »
answered on Feb 2, 2023
It looks like the landlord is keeping the previous tenant’s security deposit as your security deposit in lieu of refunding the previous tenant’s and you depositing a new one. So you have been unjustly enriched unless you repay the previous tenant.
My husband got served for old loan debt from 10 years and 4 months ago. Statute of limitations says they can't do this after 10 years, written. What can we do?
answered on Feb 1, 2023
File a written answer and raise the SOL as an affirmative defense.
will this stand up in court? i am paying her back for my bills but she is saying she venmo me 9000 dollars and i only used 3k which i am paying back because she helped me during the pandemic
answered on Jan 29, 2023
Whether you owe her in a "moral" sense, versus a "legal" sense in that the funds were a provable, enforceable loan obligation, depends on a review of the situation by an experienced New York contract litigation attorney. Feel free to contact an attorney of your choice to... Read more »
I am in Texas. The payday loan was taken out at least 9 years ago. I fell on really hard times and was unable to continue making payments after approximately 4 payments.
The notice from a legal geoup in Virginia states it is my 2nd notice although I didn't receive the1st.
I... Read more »
answered on Jan 27, 2023
Wait to be served by a sheriff. Then take the papers to an attorney to discuss whether to plead that the statute of limitations bars the lawsuit at this time.
I tryed to resolve this issue within the 30dats he was the one who prolonged this not me my husband and in made numerious attempts he ignored us
answered on Jan 26, 2023
If you pay the money but don't feel it was just, you may commence a case in Small Claims Court to recover the money you believe was collected wrongly. However, if you owe money for rent arrears, the landlord may counterclaim against you.
a detailed affidavit providing 1.
specific information about the debt, like the name of the original creditor, the name of the current debt owner, the date of the last payment, and the chain of ownership from the creditor to the current owner of the debt....
file an affidavit... Read more »
answered on Jan 26, 2023
I know of nothing in the rule addressing this specifically, but the references to complaint, clerk, district court, etc. lead me to believe Rule 8.1 does not apply to small claims. Also, small claims rule 2(b) contains its own verification of debt requirements for assigned debt.
My mother died, I get heritage but because I live in Germany and he lied to me the house is nothing worth, he when to a court a did a filling where I have to go there or a lawyer to lay claim to my heritage, what court would I have to go to what is that process called what he did where some has to... Read more »
answered on Jan 25, 2023
You might want to hire an attorney in the County where your Mother died to conduct a title search and examine the Court filings. He can then advise what you may want to do, or that you are already an heir at law.
It was different brand, make and model as seller described
answered on Jan 25, 2023
You should notify the police or sheriff about this because it can be a crime to alter serial numbers when it was done to misrepresent the identity of the item. You can also probably sue the seller for fraud. But you should talk to a lawyer about this first. What you can and should do will be... Read more »
I was told wrong information about what I was participating in and had I known I would not have participated.
answered on Jan 24, 2023
YOU WANT A CIVIL LITIGATOR.
HOWEVER, THE ISSUE WILL BE DAMAGES.
YOU HAVE TO PROVE HOW YOU WERE DAMAGED BY THIS INCORRECT INFO.
I was told wrong information about what I was participating in and had I known I would not have participated.
answered on Jan 24, 2023
Before thinking about a lawyer consider the value of your claim. Lawyers are expensive and their fees may exceed the value of a potential recovery. Consider small claims court if the value of your claim is less than $10,000.
Filed he been taking things out an saying this an that are gone how can I leagely have him move his stuff
answered on Jan 24, 2023
In writing, tell him he has 30 days to remove the items from your garage and that if he does not remove them by that date, you will dispose of his remaining belongings, and then wait another 30 days before you remove them.
I had an oral agreement with a customer to plant 10 trees in her yard and provide five special cares (once a month) after the 6 months planting for $20,000 so the whole process is 1 year and 1 month. I bought the tree at $600 each and materials for one treatment at $300. After 3 treatments (9... Read more »
answered on Jan 22, 2023
You should speak to a lawyer because ALL details and fine points matter for a correct analysis. Generally, an oral agreement in many instances can also be valid (although never advisable). Not having a written agreement is going to be challenging to proof in court, unless you, e.g., have direct... Read more »
I was the victim of a hit and run. Witnesses saw truck hit my car and not leave a note it was a company vehicle I contacted the company of the driver that hit my vehicle and they will not give me their insurance information without seeing it on video. I do not have video. It took me a couple days... Read more »
answered on Jan 22, 2023
A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. As a general matter nationwide, insurance information could be requested in the course of the discovery, or fact-finding, process of a lawsuit. A local attorney should advise here, since different tiers of state... Read more »
answered on Jan 21, 2023
You are not notified prior to the garnishment. You should receive, or have received, a notice of your rights and an exemption form. Make sure the plaintiff's attorneys have your correct address.
How do I proceed now? Do I need to file a new request with the new address to the Sheriff? Can they serve someone in Tampa?
answered on Jan 20, 2023
You would ask the Hillsborough County Sheriff to serve the summons.
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