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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation for Pennsylvania on
Q: I'll have a default judgement filed against me. Are they allowed to attach my bank account? I live in Pa.
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 19, 2021

Yes but they have to get a writ of execution. You need to repoen the default and show you have a defense.

1 Answer | Asked in Legal Malpractice for Pennsylvania on
Q: Is it legal for universities to require the vaccine? Or wear a mask and get tested twice a week if you don’t?

My university is basically saying get vaccinated or get tested twice a week AND wear a mask on campus if you want to attend in person classes. I feel as if this is not fair and it is might right to have the choice of wearing a mask/getting vaccinated. Especially since I am paying for the education... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 19, 2021

Recent decisions suggest it is. They are doing this for other students. Just as if they had gas fumes they would have a duty to control them. The "studies" you refer to, if they aren't from a peer reviewed medical journal, they hold no weight in Court. Or you can attend mask free,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for Alabama on
Q: As my unjustly TPR without due process hearing was in session the judge was chowing down thoughts?
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 19, 2021

I don't see it but I suggest you contact Legal Aid, ask to talk to someone in the administrative law , By the way, explain what TPR is. I don't think it's "total physical response."

many times benefits judges can't leave the bench so the Judge may have to eat...
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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Lemon Law, Products Liability and Small Claims for Connecticut on
Q: Can I sue a repair shop/dealership for the entirety of my vehicle due to shotty repairs?

The car has gone into this shop with a full coverage warranty. They would keep the vehicle in their shop for multiple weeks to repair simple things, and return the car with the same problems. This continued over the course of 2-3 years, until the engine failed and was considered totalled. The... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 19, 2021

Unlikely at this point. You'd need an expert to testify that the engine fialed due to what they did and for no other reason. Part of the problem is also you kept taking it back--the law would say some of that's on you, because you didn't want to have a competent mechanic look at it.... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Traffic Tickets for Pennsylvania on
Q: I was pulled over by a PA trooper for leaving the road....what will my citation be in the mail? Will I get one?

He asked me if I was aware how far off the road I was. To my knowledge I wasn't off the road at all. I sneezed a big one though and might have left the road for a second. He took my license and registration, looked briefly at my registration and then went back to his car. Came back and ask me... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 19, 2021

could be anything from failure to have control over the vehicle to driving on leanes not marked for traffic.

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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant and Public Benefits for Maryland on
Q: Can HOA starts making rules for no smoking but specify to start on one building first?

All owners of this building are non smokers. There are smokers in all other buildings. All buildings are stand alone. Thanks.

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 18, 2021

It doesn't make sense but If you are a non smoker the next issue is are you harmed? Courts have a doctrine that they don't look at theoretical , abstract concepts of harm.

However start by asking them why, get as much on the record as far as their reasons. Look at the HOA...
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1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law, Government Contracts and Public Benefits for Tennessee on
Q: So I am a tannate at a local apartment complex and we are getting fined and asked to take down patriotic flags. Thought?

Can they do this? this is the terms of the lease

"1. No signs, notices or advertisements shall be attached to or displayed by Lessee(s) on or about said premises.

2. Nothing shall be placed or kept on the outer sill or on the outside of any window and nothing shall be thrown... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 17, 2021

File a protest, and also notify the press, the American legion and the Tennessee Civil Liberties Union.

If enough press is thrown on this, could make them back down.

Note however patriotic would be the American Flag. Signs promoting one candidate or belittling another are not in...
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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Civil Litigation and Gov & Administrative Law for Arkansas on
Q: what to do when the hearing officer makes false statements in the FINDING OF FACTS.

I have all the proof that he/she stated false facts. I also have the audio recording .

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 17, 2021

You make an appeal. You may think all facts are absolute. But often what we think are "facts" are either a combination of facts and the conclusions we draw from them--and conclusions are always subject to argument.

Even judges have been known to make errors as to what the...
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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Florida on
Q: The neighbors tree has branches over my property. During a storm the tree dropped a branch on my renters car.

It broke the windshield a couple of months ago. Now it dropped another branch. What are my legal rights?

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 17, 2021

First, consult your homeowners. It should be the responsibility of the neighbor but you dont want to be in a situation where your insurance says "you should have notified us."

Photos photos photos. Ideally with a good camera. Some cell phones are good others not.

Video...
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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Alabama on
Q: Daughter had accident in my uninsured car. She was at fault. Will I loose my licence? We live in Alabama.

She pulled out in front of someone. Neither had injuries. Both cars totaled. What consequences do I face myself?

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 17, 2021

1) you will owe the other person for at least their car; if their insurance pays for it you owe their insurance

2) Both of you could be ticketed, possible license suspension in some states.

You need to contact an attorney who handles traffic violations in the county where it happened.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Real Estate Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: The judge decree a hearing for disputed facts regarding a petition to open the full judgment and then deny the petition?

I was granted a motion for extraordinary relief, extending time for me to petition to open a default judgment. The judge decreed that it would be a continuance followed by a hearing. Before the decreed hearing date, the judge issued an order denying my petition to open the default judgment despite... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 17, 2021

You may be assuming that the hearing allows you to "fill in the gaps. " if you didn't put all that into your motion, with an affidavit, then the judge may have decided you didn't meet the requirements.

Or, you may not have stated why you didn't respond to the...
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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: Gonna sue RCA

Will give more details later. Checking to see if this site asks for CC

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 17, 2021

If you decide to give an inkling as to your question, do mention what you mean by RCA--the initials have many meanings.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Pennsylvania on
Q: Someone hit my car -police report. if her insurance doesn’t have collision coverage, My insurance can make Her pay me?

I have a police report, my insurance is going to contact her insurance, If She doesn’t have coverage, what can I do to make her pay?

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 17, 2021

Please see my answer to the last question. Assuming she has no coverage, mention that to the police. They will cite her, and that may, miraculously, cause her to produce the "oh, I forgot about this...is this what you mean?" policy she didn't want to involve in her misadventure.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: dog got hit and killed
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 17, 2021

I am sorry to hear that. However I don't see any facts or a question.

1 Answer | Asked in Health Care Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: I was in a hospital from 2am until 6am needing 22 stitches in my leg.. 11 dissolvable and 11 on the outside.

While I waited for my stitches (under the influence of alcohol), the nurse told me the doctor came in between 5-530 while I was sleeping and decided to let me sleep with the deep wound in my thigh. They told me they were extremely short staffed at the time.. I do admit I had some heated words with... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 17, 2021

Unlikely that it would be worth the cost of the case, but as members of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice like myself offer free consultations so that you may get informed advice, why not contacting them.

Your leaving however could end the story. Unless your wounds and bleeding...
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1 Answer | Asked in Adoption for Pennsylvania on
Q: My oldest son will be 16 and his biological dad was never involved since birth my fiancé wants to adopt can we do it

Since biological dad basically abandoned him can my fiancé adopt without biological dads consent

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 17, 2021

I think someone --or you--asked this earlier. Short answer is that you would need to petition the court to extinguish that parent's rights. You could possibly fold the adoption and the removal of parental rights and responsibilities at the same time. You need to consult a family law attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: What happens when a default judgement is filed against me? I live in Pa.
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 17, 2021

You have time to ask to reopen the default if you can show why you didn't respond to the notice of Default. If you do nothing, they can start execution.

3 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Contracts and Small Claims for California on
Q: I bought a truck at auction, paid $4200, drove 10 miles, it caught fire, total loss. Can I be compensated?

I was not burned but suffered smoke inhalation. I had the truck for one hour. An auction employee drove the truck to the front of the lot for me to take delivery. I was told it was driveable. The Fire Dept had to come put out the fire.

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 17, 2021

Sorry to hear that. Virtually every auction I've ever seen has a disclaimer both on the bidding number issuance paper and on the bill of sale that says that you buy it, you take any and all risks, that the auctioneer doesn't test or examine the vehicles and makes absolutely no guarantee... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Pennsylvania on
Q: Car Accident, Someone hit my car from the back, can I make her pay me?

My Insurance is going to contact her insurance, but they told me that they have to find if She has coverage. I’m using my insurance, but I have a deductible of $500, can I make her pay everything that I spent? The police report shows that is her fault, what can I do if She doesn’t have coverage?

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 17, 2021

You can ultimately hold her for many costs but you also have a claim for your injuries. The examination --if you haven't had one --will be paid for by the medical part of your car insurance with no deductibles or copays. As you don't know what effect they will have in the future get them... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Virginia on
Q: Do I need a lawyer if I was in a 4 car accident n someone else car with the owner. I was the 3rd car.the 1st car ran.

Was not speeding, was not my fault. Rainy day couldn't stop fast enough. Everyone in my car was injured. Neck, back, leg and stomach.

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 17, 2021

The law says you need to drive at a speed that will allow you to stop if something happens ahead. You indicate you may have not been able to stop. That raises issues. You should not make any more statements, not discuss this online. The insurance on the car you were in may give you an attorney. If... View More

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