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We have a promissory note however it was not notarized and she is trying to avoid paying me. We had a verbal agreement then put it in writing when she moved out, but she has had the vehicle for 5 months and has never made a payment on it. I told her I would like the vehicle back but now she is... View More 
answered on Jul 29, 2016
Probably not from the facts you have stated. You can only repossess if you have a security interest in the vehicle, meaning your lien for the monies you are owed under the promissory note is noted on the actual title to the vehicle. If you sold the vehicle without any security or a lien on it, you... View More
I own a independent car dealership. I sold a vehicle to a buyer. The buyer didn't submit the title as required to dmv showing his bank as lien holder. He then sold the vehicle and collected the payment and never paid his bank back. The bank then came after me for not ensuring that the... View More
answered on Jul 26, 2016
In North Carolina, the maximum limit for small claims is $10,000 and the action must be filed in the county where the defendant resides. If you are unable to file small claims, you must file in district court. The action starts with a summons and complaint and there is no set form for the... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2016
It will depend on the terms of your lease. Generally, rent is set for the term of the lease (in most cases, one year). Unless there is provision in the lease that allows it to be raised during the term, then the answer is no. If you don't have a written lease, than most likely you are month to... View More
He is suing for a new roof b/c they installed a satellite w/o his permission. Tech said that since there was already a dish on the roof, it would be fine. Direct tv did come out and offer to fix the hole but he wants a new roof. This was about 5 years ago. I really don't have time.
answered on Jul 20, 2016
You do not have to testify voluntarily. If you are served with a subpoena, it is a court order and you must comply.
My attorney file my case in Superior Court, in NC. He sent me an email saying he got a better job offer and is closing his practice. I didn't know he stopped working on the case. He then tells me the opposing counsel wants him to testify can he talk about me? He was to submit documents to... View More
answered on Jul 20, 2016
Attorneys may not simply quit without court or client approval. They would be subject to discipline by the State Bar. In addition, the attorney-client privilege does not disappear simply because the attorney is not at the same firm so the attorney may not testify regarding conversations with you.... View More
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