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I purchased a car for $3,500 on February 4 and financed the remaining $5,000, believing I had a deal with a dealership operating under the name AutoNation. On February 20, the salesman instructed me to bring the car in for a repair, which seemed suspect. Upon arrival, he claimed the finance company... View More 
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
It seems like you are dealing with a complicated and distressing situation involving fraudulent repossession. Since the finance company denies knowledge of the repossession and you have proof of purchase with the bill of sale and title, you may have a strong case for recovering the vehicle. You... View More
I went in person to cancel my car wash service account, but the company continued to charge me for approximately 1 1/2 years after the cancellation. I contacted them twice, once in 2023 and once in 2024, and they issued refunds both times, assuring me that my account was canceled. I am not aware of... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
It sounds like the car wash company may have violated your rights by continuing to charge you after you canceled your account. You have already contacted them twice and received refunds, which shows you’ve made efforts to resolve the situation. The company’s failure to permanently cancel your... View More
I live in Georgia and have been charging a $25 monthly processing fee to my tenant for using a money order or check, but there is no verbal or written agreement regarding this fee, and it's not mentioned in the lease agreement. Additionally, there is no notice or sign in my office about this... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
Charging a $25 processing fee without prior agreement or clear communication in Georgia is likely unlawful. In Georgia, landlords are permitted to collect certain fees, such as application fees or pet fees, provided these are explicitly stated in the lease agreement. Additionally, non-refundable... View More
I had a rental car that was stolen from me while I was in Atlanta, GA. The rental company sent me a notice to return the car, which had been stolen, and I hired a private investigator to locate it. Eventually, the car was returned, but I received an affidavit stating I need to appear in court... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
It sounds like you’ve been caught in a difficult situation due to the theft of the rental car and the subsequent late return. When you appear in court, the rental company will likely present their side of the case, which may include showing that the vehicle was returned after the agreed-upon... View More
I purchased a car from a private dealer in Georgia in September 2024, intending it for my mother to drive. However, I cannot legally register the car because the dealer failed to provide the necessary title information to the Department of Revenue (DOR). Despite multiple attempts to resolve the... View More
answered on Mar 11, 2025
In short, yes you can sue the dealer for failure to deliver title in this situation. I would recommend discussing your options and recourse with an attorney.
I purchased a car four days ago, and I still owe $293 on it. The car recently stopped working due to a transmission issue. I bought the car "as is" after the dealer assured me verbally that there was nothing wrong with it. When I contacted the dealer, they refused a refund but offered to... View More
answered on Mar 11, 2025
A vehicle bought on an "as-is" basis will typically be very difficult to enforce any type of recourse as to a defect. That said, if you can prove that the dealer misrepresented the condition of the vehicle and nothing being wrong with it, then you could bring an action against the... View More
I was involved in a car accident where I T-boned a truck that made a U-turn in front of me. I was driving at approximately 52 mph. The police report indicates that the other party was at fault. My car was totaled, and I've suffered a lot of soft tissue damage, accumulating $6,400 in medical... View More
answered on Mar 6, 2025
Your question would be best directed towards your attorney since he/she knows the particular facts of your case best. Nevertheless, in an effort to provide you a response, I will answer your question the best I can.
For starters, insurance companies are not the named defendant in a... View More
I invested in stocks and paid fees as required, but I have not received my return payment through bitcoin. It's been a while, and now they want me to pay more to cash out, without providing a valid reason. I haven't signed any contracts mentioning additional fees. What should I do in this situation?
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answered on Mar 21, 2025
Your investment situation sounds very troubling, and you need to protect yourself. It appears you are being asked for additional fees without a clear explanation and without any contract mentioning such charges. You should review all your documents and communications to confirm the terms you agreed... View More
My husband who is on adult felony probation attacked me for the first time ever in March 2022. He nearly beat me to death. He was on probation then and was arrested with new charges of Aggravated Assault and False Imprisonment. Because I truly thought that he had a mental health break which led to... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2025
It would be very difficult, if not impossible, to expose a State actor to civil liability in this scenario.
State Actors have substantial immunities attached to their work and as this case involves an under sentence violent felon with know criminal tendencies choosing to continue to... View More
I went to loves truck stop to get a refill on a cup of coffee I was denied the refill and fuel and they called the police on me I brought the cup in for the refill they said I didn’t I ask them to look at the camera they didn’t instead the cashier said she didn’t see me bring the cup in are... View More
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answered on Feb 8, 2025
That sounds like a frustrating and unfair experience, especially since you were following the usual process and had proof of your purchase. If you feel that you were discriminated against, you may want to gather all the evidence you have, including receipts, any witness statements, and any details... View More
It has been 2 years and I'm suing the person for the damages but her lawyer is saying I can't do that without
adding the insurance company.
answered on Jan 31, 2025
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Do you mean you HAVE already sued them, or do you mean you are in the process of moving forward with a lawsuit that you plan to file. That's a very important distinction, and it is not clear from the wording of... View More
BAD ENGINE MOUNT COOLANT COMING FROM WIPER BLADE SPRAY, CV AXILES BAD AS WELL AS THICK SMOKE FROM EXHUAST PIPE AND THE MANUFATURER AND DEALER DENIED ASSISTANCE And it was under 24,000 MILES
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answered on Jan 13, 2025
I'm sorry to hear about the problems you're experiencing with your car. You may have grounds to take legal action, especially if the issues occurred while the vehicle was still under warranty. Many regions have "lemon laws" that protect consumers from defective vehicles that... View More
Contracted with local professional landscaping company to perform hardscaping (patio) and landscaping (sod, shrubs, trees) design and install on our home property. While most work was completed satisfactorily, a problem with poor drainage in the backyard caused about half of the newly installed sod... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2025
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. From a textbook standpoint, there could be a basis for compensation. From a practical standpoint, the matter might require the services of experts with technical insights into water drainage, such as civil engineers,... View More
answered on Dec 27, 2024
A Georgia attorney who works with financial institutions could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Until you have the chance to discuss this with attorneys who are knowledgeable in banking and financial matters, one option that most of the public is aware of is credit... View More
What are my options
answered on Nov 5, 2024
You can do post-judgment interrogatories to determine what, if any, assets they may have (i.e. personal property, bank accounts, earnings, etc.) so that you can seize the asset or garnish bank accounts and/or wages to satisfy the judgment.
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answered on Oct 26, 2024
It sounds like you're worried because your storage facility in Georgia cut your lock after you were 15 days late on payment and took pictures of your belongings. In Georgia, storage facilities often have policies that allow them to take certain actions when payments are overdue. Cutting the... View More
If we sign this lease we are waiving our rights to take this corporation to court in any way, shape or form. If we don't sign this lease we will be held to a month to month lease at a much higher rate or evicted.
We just discovered the FTC rulings against this business and HB 404 (in... View More
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answered on Oct 19, 2024
You have several options to consider in this situation. First, carefully review the lease terms with a trusted attorney to understand the implications of signing versus not signing. It’s important to know your rights and any potential consequences fully.
Given the FTC rulings and HB 404... View More
My car is in peices not running now he's being a jerk and i dont want to work with him no more but now he has my car lock inside a bulding and want give it to me unless i give h 200 buckscan he do this to me
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answered on Sep 25, 2024
It sounds like you're in a difficult situation. If you had an agreement with the other person to trade services, but now they are demanding money and holding your car, it could be a breach of the original deal. It may not be legal for them to withhold your car, especially if you didn’t agree... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
It sounds like you’re dealing with a complex legal situation involving past incarcerations and possibly a banishment order, which you might not fully recall. If you were expedited or banned, there could be documentation that explains these actions, possibly linked to specific legal proceedings or... View More
Calvary Portfolio filed a judgment/motion to garnish my wages today, I found the debt collector and original creditor on a old credit report of mine (it is not showing on recent reports) and last date of any activity or update reported on my credit report was October 2016, I believe it fell off my... View More
answered on Sep 1, 2024
No. Calvary obtained a judgment. This is a garnishment, not a new lawsuit. The statute
of limitation on a judgment is generally anywhere from 10- 20 years, state dependent. While you may have legal defenses to the garnishment, statute of limitation issues probably is not one of them. See a lawyer.
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