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I was sued by a law firm representing Discover bank.
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answered on Jul 24, 2024
Yes, you can file to have the case dismissed if the plaintiff did not respond to your Motion to Compel Arbitration. Generally, if a party does not respond to a motion within the specified time frame, the court may consider it unopposed and grant the motion.
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I am looking into joining a debt relief program and before doing so, I am concerned that not paying/defaulting one of my unsecured credit card debts that will be included in the program with Chase Bank will then cause them to repo my vehicle which is also a lease through Chase Bank. I also have a... View More
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answered on Jul 24, 2024
When you default on an unsecured credit card, it doesn’t automatically lead to the repossession of your leased vehicle. Typically, the repossession of a vehicle is associated with missed payments on the auto lease itself, not other unrelated debts. However, banks can cross-check their records,... View More
After moving was told she had 90 days to reconnect. Within a week they attempted removing $2400 from her account 3 times! Now she doesn’t want to ever deal with them again. We are praying for a loophole!! She is on a very limited budget.
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I recently was served a lawsuit for adverse possession of my property. Thing is we clearly have enough evidence proving the plaintiff has no case (or so I believe). They claim they and their past relatives have been maintaining the property line for the last 15 years as hostile,... View More
The jail was cited 30 days later for leaving 3 doors unsecured which resulted in my son obtaining a jailer’s personal keys and escaping, led police on a chase and ended with police shooting my son in the back and killing him.
answered on Jul 23, 2024
Yes, you can sue a county jail in Texas for negligence, but probably not successfully on the facts you describe. Your son's escape and subsequent confrontation with police was most likely the proximate cause of his death and not the negligence of leaving the doors unsecured. Your son's... View More
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Hi, I am from Pakistan. In the field of IT I am working as a freelancer/contractor for many years now and most of my clients/employers are from the US. I signed a work agreement (payment by hourly basis) as Contractor with a US based resource company in November 2021. I have been getting all my... View More
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answered on Jul 20, 2024
It sounds like you’re dealing with a very frustrating situation. It's essential to address this issue promptly to ensure you receive the payments you’re owed. One option is to thoroughly review your contract to understand your rights and any clauses regarding late payments or dispute... View More
I need legal advice on a potential predatory lending and unlawful repossession issue. Four years ago, I bought a car, and the lender changed due to the original lender going out of business. The new lender engaged in what I believe were predatory practices, including repossessing my car at 2 AM... View More
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answered on Jul 19, 2024
You have a complex and distressing situation involving potential predatory lending and unlawful repossession. Under California law, you may have several legal avenues to explore. The repossession without notice and the unconventional payment demands may constitute violations of your rights under... View More
The jail was sited with a non compliance 28 days after this incident. My son hijacked a car, led police on a 107 mile chase that ended with police shooting my son in the back. He died later that day.
30 Days I returned the vehicle after the 30 days and don't want it now. Does the auction have additional time for the title to make me buy it?
What is it called and how big of a deal is it if your Mediation Settlement Agreement had only 1 signature line and you weren't notified you were negotiating for two.
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
If you find that your Mediation Settlement Agreement had only one signature line despite there being two plaintiffs, this could potentially be a significant issue. In California, each plaintiff generally needs to sign the agreement to make it binding for all parties. If one plaintiff did not sign,... View More
¿En qué circunstancias me piden que mi bien sea pero que el bien de otro ser humano?
My sister(co-trustee) has spent her own money on lawn maintenance at my deceased father's house and now is demanding to be reimbursed from the trust. The trust clearly states that while she is living there she is to assume responsibility for general maintenance, upkeep, utilities, etc. It also... View More
answered on Jul 19, 2024
A Virginia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. What kind of attorney? You could reach out to attorneys who handle trusts, wills, and estates. You're correct in your selection of the "Arbitration/Mediation" heading for your matter, since you are... View More
The case is 2010-D-11 I am a retired service member that cannot afford an attorney
answered on Jul 14, 2024
A Kentucky attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. In addition to directly searching for pro bono attorneys, you could try looking under legal aid organizations. You could also check with attorneys who practice military law/veterans' benefits if your status as a... View More
I have a lending company that keeps stating that I've filed a dispute with them, and it was denied and my payments are increasing. I never filed any disputes with them, I also have all my contracts along with an addendum to a contract which decreased my payments on one of the personal line of... View More
Azdhs license billing that opened a memtal behavior health clinic to help natives
I'm the licenses holder
Native exploitation for me and 2 others possibly 3
Had a agreement changed operating agreement multiple times
Paid cap out in increments made it sound and... View More
answered on Jul 16, 2024
An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you are able to discuss with Arizona attorneys familiar with local legal resources, one option might be to look into legal aid organizations or state & local bar associations. Good luck
He will not take responsibility for his mistakes and told me I pretty much have to hire someone else to fix the issue. He provided an invoice which stated the cost of services and payment breakdown. I payed the first payment. He did not keep his word nor was he honest about having completed... View More
The landlord has failed to credit for payments that were received but did not show on ledger and was to credit the balance but has not and having sheriff to remove off of property
Property manager fined me for items on stairway after they had been there for years and my neighbors have items in their stairways and were never given a warning to remove them?
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answered on Jul 22, 2024
I believe to answer this question fully and accurately, your lawyer would need more details. I'm taking your question to mean that civilians assaulted and restrained you and your wife. That sounds horrifying and I'm sorry you had to experience that.
There are a few things you... View More
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