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Q: I bought a cabin in 2010 After close I put my mate on the title. I paid it off 2016. She paid $0. Is she entitled to

I bought a cabin in 2010 by obtaining a loan in my name only. After close I put my unmarried mate on the title. I paid the loan off in 2016 with proceeds from my deceased brother's estate. My mate and I split up in 2019. She made 4 payments of principal only and never paid for anything else... View More

James A. Teigland
James A. Teigland
answered on Jul 12, 2021

Hello,

I see you are from California but asked a question in MN's Civil Litigation section. I'm assuming the property you are asking about is located in MN. Generally speaking, 50/50 owners split the sale proceeds of a property 50/50, but the rule is not absolute. Courts should,... View More

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Q: I bought five tractors have a copy of a check and a bill of sale , Tractors were gone when went to pickup.

Have messages on my phone

James A. Teigland
James A. Teigland
answered on Dec 7, 2020

You have a couple of options. First, you should consult with an attorney. Many attorneys offer free initial consultations. But if you don't want to do that, consider sending a demand letter for the tractors and/or return of your money. If that does not work, sue in small claims court (if... View More

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Q: I filed a restraining order with the false information the respondent gave under perjury? How to rectify this?

This person goes by the name "Masked Babe" on Twitter, YouTube, Discord, and Twitch. I provided their twitter account and the name "masked babe" on the restraining order.

James A. Teigland
James A. Teigland
answered on Oct 21, 2018

I would prepare an "Amended Petition" with the correct name and just file it in the same case and serve the document by U.S. Mail.

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