I was mailed a Civil Summons to appear in Tennessee in a few months, which is about 1800 miles from where I live now. Is mailing even a legitimate form of serving, and what were to happen if I can't/don't make it to my Civil Summons?
answered on Sep 22, 2022
Regular mail for a summons is not valid. It needs to be certified where the post office will deliver it and make you sign for it. If you fail to appear the court may grant a judgment of default, even if it is bad service. Hire local counsel to review the summons and help you make a determination... Read more »
I read that it must be given 5 days in advance?
answered on Sep 21, 2022
You'd be wise to call the attorney that issued the subpoena and have a discussion about it.
We have an active parenting plan, he is not following, we have a written agreement between us regarding my son’s marching band and cross country that he violated this past weekend, he kept our children past the drop off time and law enforcement refused to help, along with him speaking Ill of me... Read more »
answered on Sep 20, 2022
Use the search function on this site to find a family law attorney near you for assistance.
A writ of scire facias being done for an individual to be held without bail
I did not have the boat for sale. It was sitting in the yard and the individual approached me. I told him that it would float and start up and run. He looked at it three times in in a span of a few months. He asked me again to purchase it and I set a low price and he said he wanted it. He came... Read more »
answered on Sep 20, 2022
Sounds like its his problem now. He had an opportunity to inspect it and it doesn't sound like you concealed the defect. Hopefully your bill of sale says "as is" or with no warranties - even if it doesn't from your brief facts I'd say he wouldn't have a claim against... Read more »
Mother and father were never married mother is the PRP while father is the ARP and there is a parenting plan in place currently giving the mother 4 days and father 3 days each week. Father has filed for full custody and has made completely fabricated allegations against the mother in an attempt to... Read more »
answered on Sep 13, 2022
An attorney cannot testify. But whatever he puts in pleadings on behalf of a plaintiff could be proper. Just because something appears in a pleading or motion does not mean it would be admissible when offered as proof during a hearing.
I’ve had sole/physical custody for 10 years. My ex is asking for joint now. She abused him when he was an infant. He does well in my care. What are her chances?
answered on Sep 13, 2022
More facts are needed to make any such determination. Consult local counsel to review the filings and history of the case and the parties in order for you to get a proper answer.
Police report was not made as the girl says the much older other driver basically talked them out of calling. My car is messed up and the drivers dad says she’s not responsible. Am I out of luck?
answered on Sep 9, 2022
Sure. You could sue her for the property damage. Winning and collecting may be another issue. A lot more facts would be needed to assess your case. Consult a local attorney to determine your options.
Person is getting dementia
answered on Sep 6, 2022
You'd be wise to discuss these issues with an attorney to make sure you and your spouse are fully covered. The usual documents are a will, durable power of attorney, and medical power of attorney. But your particular situation may be different.
I received my first ever ticket for holding my cell while driving. I wasn’t talking or texting. I picked the phone up to show my daughter something and was pulled over. This happened the end of May and my court date is this week. So, my question is do I just show up on my court date or do I have... Read more »
answered on Aug 22, 2022
You should always appear if you have a court date or risk other consequences. You don't tender a plea before hand.
answered on Aug 22, 2022
You have 10 days to file an appeal from general sessions to circuit; or 30 days to file a notice of appeal from circuit/chancery/criminal to court of appeals after final judgment.
Also got simple possession. I'm 52 and take care of my disabled brother what should I do
answered on Aug 19, 2022
Hire local counsel to defend the charge. An attorney can review the facts and circumstances and determine whether you have a good defense, as well as engage the necessary experts regarding the medical condition.
I have had custody of 13y/o daughter since 2013, NCP recently relapsed and is back in rehab. I have questions about visitations now as she lost her home and states visits have to be at her parents again. However, visits at her parents are part of the reason our child ended up inpatient at... Read more »
answered on Aug 19, 2022
Consult with counsel. This seems to be a complicated situation that you may want to consider going to court over to modify the current plans.
answered on Aug 19, 2022
TCA 39-17-418(a) It is an offense for a person to knowingly possess or casually exchange a controlled substance, unless the substance was obtained directly from, or pursuant to, a valid prescription or order of a practitioner while acting in the course of professional practice...
answered on Aug 19, 2022
A last will and testament must be signed by the testator and two adult witnesses to be valid.
I told the agent I had to withdraw my offer for financial reasons and she’s been telling me the sellers complaint has been making a big stink about it and said they were advising their client to speak to an attorney. Now today my agent is telling me no worries, it’s all good and sends me the... Read more »
answered on Aug 18, 2022
An attorney would need to review all of your documents to determine your rights and give advice on whether you should sign something. But if you made an offer using an agent in Tennessee, you very likely signed a Purchase and Sale Agreement on the standard TAR form when you made the offer. That... Read more »
It’s approximately 20” around where the atv tires were rubbing and chewed it up. I didn’t think about any drywall discrepancies in the garage while signing my disclosure paperwork and I marked nothing was wrong with anything to my knowledge. Now they are talking about possibly contacting an... Read more »
answered on Aug 15, 2022
They could sue you - whether they prevail is another issue. But from these limited facts, it sounds like they didn't complete their due diligence prior to closing.
My husband and I live in a private camping community in Nunnely, TN. Our neighbor to the left of us keeps pointing his home security cameras at the front of our camper and records us. We have on multiple occasions caught him creeping around spying on us. And also has recently stole from us. The... Read more »
answered on Aug 9, 2022
Tennessee is a one party recording state. If the cameras are on his property and otherwise in public, then he can pretty much aim them anywhere. You may have a civil claim for invasion of privacy (statutory and common law) depending on needing more facts. Consult local counsel to see what, if any,... Read more »
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