On July 5th, an attorney send me a letter trying to collect a debt I don’t remember. I sent a response on July 13th and haven’t heard anything back on Sept 22nd. Should I do anything else or assume they’re not filing a lawsuit?
Edit: there aren’t any cases filed against me on... Read more »
Check Casenet to see if a case in Missouri has been filed. Don’t assume anything. https://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet/cases/searchCases.do
9am-7pm was My scheduled shift . As I received a reminder the day of the primary election. I requested the last 90 Min of my shift off to vote. My Supervisor replied via IM “Who approved this?” I advised this is a request, then asked are you denying or approving, I didn’t get a response. As... Read more »
Below is the statute. Based on your recitation of the facts, I questin whether you complied with the requrement that "that request shall be made for such leave of absence prior to the day of election."
Three hours off work to vote--interference by employer a class four offense.... Read more »
I was rushed into signing a 2 year lease agreement via docsign without seeing the property first (although I requested to see it and they ignored my request). After viewing the property, my child had an allergic reaction to the carpet and things were not in good standing at the property. Was not... Read more »
You are in a bad position. The fact that you felt rushed and chose to sign without seeing the place is an explanation but is legally irrelevant. You chose to sign nonetheless. If you were not to pay rent and get sued then a court would likely find that the signed lease controls. You’ve raised... Read more »
You either litigate the case or you settle it. Many such cases get settled for a discounted sum with a payment plan. Most, however, result in default judgments and the the creditors try to garnish bank accounts and issue wage garnishments.
Yesterday I got into an argument with a customer she claims I called her a racial slur and discriminated against her. I did not call her anything and we're of the same race. We're both mexican and I work in a Mexican restaurant. The only people there at the time was her and her friend and... Read more »
Anyone can sue anyone for anything. I understand that you are saying you didn't call her a racial slur but even if you did that would not support a claim for defamation because, among other things, defamation requires and objectively false statement rather than opinion, as well as resulting... Read more »
Visit the website of your local circuit court. It will contain a fee schedule.
I'm month to month paying 1/2 rent on 5thand other half about 2 weeks later. Lived here 13 years.
The would depend upon whether you satisfy the requirements and submit the required affidavit under penalty of perjury. Also, if you are month-to-month and the landlord chooses to terminate, then you could still be sued for unlawful detainer, as opposed to rent and possession.... Read more »
No, but I’m not sure what you are looking to hear beyond such an answer.
Poplar bluff Missouri case
https://www.lawserver.com/law/state/missouri/mo-laws/missouri_laws_552-030
I have been in and out of Dr. offices, psychiatrist's, and Counsiling appointments since I was 12 years old, taken from my mother for child abuse and neglect. I was taken to a boy's and girl's home called The Noyes Home in St. Joseph, MO: I have been on meds every since. I have been... Read more »
It’s not a lawsuit unless you sue and have a case number. I don’t think that it will be worth your spending thousands of dollars to sue and doubt that any attorney will represent you on a contingency basis because your damages are not easily quantifiable. Plus, you are entitled to go see a... Read more »
It would depend on the program. If you get a certification from some place that no employer knows then don’t expect much weight to be given to it. You are better off going somewhere local and interning at a firm to get experience.
Your reason for using the uninsured vehicle is not a legal defense to the charge. Hire and attorney if you can afford one. This is serious.
My lease says rent due at midnight the first of every month. Late fee is 10.00 per day max 120.00. I live in a senior citizen complex. Most get paid social security on the 3rd of the month. It's has been a verbal agreement that those who get social security the due date is on the 3rd of the... Read more »
You did not ask a specific question but I’ll address your post. If you are subject to a written lease then the lease terms control, not the landlord’s unilateral attempts to change the terms. But if the lease states payment is due the first then it’s due the first each month.
The service was performed in August of 2017 and the first time I ever saw a bill was November of 2019. I assumed (and forgot) that insurance covered it and it was a done. When the bill showed up, I first asked for an explanation of benefits as well as the excuse for only seeing it 27 months later... Read more »
You are mistaken. The statute of limitations is at least 5 years. It is 10 years on a written promise to pay money.
What actions within five years.
516.120. Within five years:
(1) All actions upon contracts, obligations or liabilities, express or implied, except those... Read more »
Addendum after inspection we asked for licensed qualified contractor to expoxy inject and add carbon fiber strips where needed to repair crack in foundation.
The sellers response section says "will add carbon fiber strips"
This partly creates an issue as to if they need... Read more »
An attorney would need to read the contract to give sound advice. It might be that you could plead a strong claim for breach of contract or violation of the Merchandising Practices Act. Before you sue, you should be aware whether you contract has language that would put you on the hook for the... Read more »
Missouri is a non disclosure state. Do I have grounds for sueing the previous owners for lieing about drainage problems when the neighbors told us it has been an ongoing issue?
You very well might have a strong claim under Missouri's consumer protection statute, the Merchandising Practices Act (MPA). I've got a client with the same problem that has been made worse during the recent rains.
Our governor signed a bill that weakens the MPA but it... Read more »
My mother is trying to get guardianship of my daughter in a different county.
Ideally you'd hire an attorney to file a motion for change of venue.
Just dont want to agree to payments and then find out that by accepting an initial small payment that im accepting that as a resolution
If enough money is at issue you'd be well served to hire an attorney to prepare a written document the clearly specifies the agreeed upon repayment terms and protects your interests.
In general, if it costs you less to achieve a payment plan and it gets paid, as opposed to the costs... Read more »
Regarding a contract for the use of a building. It has been signed by both parties. The date agreed to have use of the building is October 1, 2020 for $3000 monthly rent giving us 3k sqft and verbally agreeing to adding another 50 sqft to make it 3050sqft of usable space.
The initial... Read more »
The validity of a contract is determined by its terms. You should have had an attorney involved in reviewing the contract. There are many contractual provisions that a landlord will right in a pro-landlord manner that an attorney could have adviseD you. I cannot tell from your post whether... Read more »
So my wife and I work at the same place and we know the owner on a personal level outside of work. Well we got into an argument over the weekend and now he's taking it out on us at work. He called my wife a lier and said she should be ashamed to be a mother. He also brought up some personal... Read more »
Missouri is an employment at will state. It is not unlawful for your employer to be mean, unprofessional, or rude. You have not articulated that any part of the situation was based upon your or your wife's membership in a protected class. If you believe there was unlawful discrimination you... Read more »
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