signed an agreement with tafs and our rep told us they couldn't do business with us because the company was dissolved. Tafs placed a ucc lien on the business even though our rep told us we could get a letter of release they have given us a new rep and told us the contract is still valid
My home repair contractor did a terrible job. I hired the contractor to complete home repair jobs. The initial scope of the work was based on a quote for materials and labor. The contractor was referred to me by a mutual friend, so i did not request for a bond or his GA contractor license, but he... Read more »
Georgia law applies; contract work involves helping the client finish writing documentation regarding the former employers software.
The Refrigerator we have in our apartment is a large double door refrigerator. The manager stopped me in the hall that this great refrigerator will be replaced with a much smaller one. Do I have any recourse to keep the refrigerator we now have? We always pay our rent on time and have had no... Read more »
I have 3 months left on the lease and need to move out because I bought a home, the contract says that I would owe the remaining months plus an extra $1000 fee, is that legal to charge an extra fee? And is there any ways I can legally get out of paying the remaining months
To keep my mortgage company from take my home with Fraudulent financial transaction Deception.
answered on Mar 13, 2023
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. If you're looking for a lawyer, there are sites that act as attorney referral services. The format here is limited to Q & A. There is a tab above, Find a Lawyer. You could use that to supplement your... Read more »
during commission of or attempt to commit certain felonies before trial and after trial charges were voluntary manslaughter and possession of a firearm or knife during commission of or attempt to commit certain felonies and they decide to file an appeal. Are they appealing the charges before or... Read more »
An Insurance company is refusing to reimburse me for a rental car that I used why my vehicle was being repaired after being involved in an accident that was caused by there insured driver. They have only reimbursed me about a third of what the total cost is and refuse to tell me why they wont... Read more »
answered on Feb 27, 2023
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. An accident or civil litigation attorney should be able to handle something like this. As for the carrier's position on low reimbursement, additional information is needed. If they don't agree with you on the... Read more »
My husband had a car loan with Publix Credit Union over 10 years ago that he couldn't pay and the car got repossessed. He doesn't know if he owed money after repossession and it hasn't shown up on credit reports in at least the last 4 years. His brother had the same loan, but his car... Read more »
answered on Feb 10, 2023
You follow the lease you signed until you sign a new lease.
It is common for both residential and commercial properties to change ownership. Leases, security deposits, etc are routinely assigned in such a sale. If you recorded your lease in the deed records before the sale, the new owner... Read more »
answered on Jan 18, 2023
In the state of Georgia, the code section that covers un-disclosed principals is found in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (OCGA) Section 10-2-318. This section states that an agent may act for a principal who is not disclosed and that the contract is enforceable by and against the... Read more »
Refused to release a small portion 5 years ago for a house purchase. Psychological harm, then they invest the money and refused to honor my wishes to take profits and then set it aside for home purchase when the trust would expire 12/31/22. The amount in fees was about 40% of the start amount.... Read more »
answered on Dec 30, 2022
I am not a Georgia lawyer and you absolutely should consult a Georgia attorney with your situation. But, ordinarily, things like refusing to honor your wishes to release funds for the mortgage, etc. aren't good claims against a trustee by a beneficiary. A Settlor puts money into a trust for... Read more »
I have a broker who drafted a purchase agreement between me and a potential buyer of my business.
The agreement was based on multiple emails and texts which the buyer and I had agreed on terms, conditions and price.
Two days ago she sent an email saying she couldn't sign... Read more »
answered on Dec 19, 2022
If there was an enforceable agreement, whether orally, via e-mails or through a more traditional written agreement, it depends on the terms of the agreement. If there was not an agreement there cannot be a breach.
Based on this state law below, can a title specialist / financial operations manager notarized customer paperwork:
It is lawful for a notary who is an employee, officer, director or stockholder of a bank or corporation to take the acknowledgment of any party to any written instrument... Read more »
answered on Dec 7, 2022
Certainly. A prohibition would apply be where the Notary Public had some form of ownership interest in the business or the transaction itself.
I am having difficulty receiving a refund that is owed from a previous auto ins policy.. is there anyone who can assist? The policy was cancel because I moved to a new state. I am owed a refund and I am yet to receive it, almost 3 months. I have been given a run around. I am wondering if there is... Read more »
answered on Nov 25, 2022
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. Yes, there are attorneys who can help you - an experienced civil litigation attorney could handle something like this. But based on the size of the refund, you might be able to save money by handling the matter... Read more »
answered on Sep 28, 2022
The Uniform Superior Court Rules, which apply in both Georgia state and superior courts, provides the answer. Specifically, Rule 5.1 provides that in order for a party to utilize the court's compulsory process to compel discovery, any desired discovery procedures, like interrogatories, must... Read more »
Business acquired new name with only my name on it. Business account is in my name only. Partner started business two years ago but went in the red and I came in as an equal partner to save it. When I came in there was no assets or money in the business. The lease is in her name only for the... Read more »
answered on Sep 15, 2022
With a few exceptions that don't apply to your situation, oral agreements are as enforceable as written agreements. However, proving the existence of the agreement and its specific terms is the hard part. Whether you have a good chance of enforcing the agreement is a fact question that... Read more »
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