I was order to pay the judgement plus court costs in Georgia. The plaintiff will not respond to calls or text to discuss fulfilling it. What rights do I have? And if this is a malicious attempt to impose Lien’s or garnishment, even though I’m prepared to pay, what do I do, lastly what is a... Read more »
ook over my mother's lease in her rental when she died quickly from lung cancer. I had felt something was wrong with the condo for some time...id saw a black dusting like substance on EVERYTHING so I'd decided I'd paint to try and fix it. 2 weeks later...back...vents completely... Read more »
We had an asphalt driveway installed and within two weeks it began to crumble and crack. We contacted the company immediately and informed him of the problem, but he has continuously delayed repairing it. Now we our over a year in waiting for the repair and now half of the driveway is faulty. We... Read more »
Plaintiff states while working for his business I (Took) money from his business
answered on Apr 2, 2023
You should speak with an attorney about such factors as:
- The other party's claims and your potential defenses to those claims
- Your potential counterclaims and the other party's potential defenses to those claims
- Criminal charges that could result from the... Read more »
answered on Feb 9, 2023
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It could depend on what type of matter you have. If an attorney is willing to handle things on a contingency basis, that usually means the legal fee is a percentage of recovery, paid at the end. There is also small... Read more »
answered on Dec 29, 2022
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for five weeks. Depending on the amount, you could look into small claims court. Nationwide, most civil courts have small claims sections designed for do-it-yourself claimants. Good luck
I called today as I still have not received any payment confirmation, court documentation, such as satisfaction of judgement, etc. and was trying to figure out why. The day payment was made I was told by this company my wire transfer was successful and applied to account.
Today though,... Read more »
It was during DragonCon and I had only been there for 10 minutes. I was going up to the room and the elevator went down and stop real hard. One guy in the elevator said this was the second time it happened he was on it the first time. We were stuck in between floors. It was extremely hot in there... Read more »
answered on Sep 21, 2022
You may have a claim for negligent infliction of emotional distress. Some states have the impact rule which requires that there be a physical injury in order to recover for emotional distress. You should retain counsel to investigate if you have a viable claim.
I am getting divorced. I want to take the air conditioner but they are refusing because it was bought under their credit but I paid for it in full. Would I be legally allowed to take the item?
answered on Aug 30, 2022
This is personal property that is marital property and must be determine in the terms of your divorce, either by agreement or by a judge's order.
I have a CS order that state medical cost are to be split 50/50. I am looking for a judgement for repayment.
answered on May 2, 2022
You may be able to do that. Contact your local court to inquire about the process.
The attendant said that they are not liable for damage to vehicles over ten years in age. Some solid device smashed into the side of the car and busted the driver's side outside mirror assembly. They even stopped the automatic conveyor machine because they heard the loud "POP" sound... Read more »
answered on Apr 8, 2022
If the car wash had warning signs (essentially liability waivers) in reasonable view, then you likely assumed the risk of damage to your vehicle by using the car wash. Thus, the car wash is not liable.
I have have copies of checks cashed.got them out of jail was over a $1000.00
The prosecutors have no evidence besides the fact that I knew where the key was. (Under the front door mat)
They said I pawned it off. I have never been to any pawn shops ever.
Can I ask the detective to swab for fingerprints because I know I never touched it?
The... Read more »
Ex is suing me for items of furniture that belongs to me claiming it belongs to him and for items that have never been in my home and even a cat that he took me to adopt because I rejected him the other day when he came back to my house and I told him to leave or I would call the police
answered on Oct 13, 2021
Most people in your situation meet with an attorney who can defend them against the lawsuit.
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The woman charged was tricked into using it under instruction of her boyfriend who was responsible for finding my wallet
answered on Oct 3, 2021
This depends on several factors. However, contacting the prosecutor's office and letting them know that you don't want her to be charged is a first step. You can request to fill out a non-prosecution affidavit, but ultimately it is up to the prosecution to determine if they will dismiss... Read more »
Property management company currently managing apartment complex in Marietta GA is in violation of tenant lease agreement. Principal address of the business is listed in UT; registered agent is a corporation by the name C T Corporation System in Lawrenceville GA. Gwinnett County sheriff is said to... Read more »
answered on Aug 24, 2021
CT Corporation is a company that acts as registered agent for thousands of companies throughout the country. The deputy certainly knows how to serve CT Corp. You are likely drafting your lawsuit pleadings incorrectly. You do not sue CT Corp, you sue the company and serve CT Corp which then gets... Read more »
When we were married we shared a phone plan. He made all the payments. When I left I took the phone I had and switched my number over to a new phone. Now he threatens me with suing me because I took the phone and also won’t pay him $659 for the phone itself. Can he do that?
answered on Jul 25, 2021
This issue should have been resolved through the divorce.
How can I collect my small claims settlement properly? This was a from a car accident in 2019 was put on continuance due to my being ill and then the courts were closed due to COVID19.
I won my case in court (finally) and have not heard from the defendant's insurance company or lawyer... Read more »
answered on May 28, 2021
Congratulations on your success in Magistrate Court. Winning is one thing. Collecting is another. Unfortunately, you have found this to be the situation in your case. Worse, there is no way at all any of us can provide any assistance to you. We always have to adapt our actions to the needs of... Read more »
Due to the store manager's negligence or carelessness they actually gave my machine to another customer and claim they can't get that customer to bring it back. Evidently we both took our matching machines in to be serviced at the same time. They refuse to replace my machine with a new... Read more »
answered on May 1, 2021
Make sure that you are actually dealing with a c o r p o r a t i o n and not simply a "business." Corporations are actual legal entities that have been registered with the GA Secretary of State. Note that OCGA 14-2-510 addresses actual corporations. Registered with the state. Not just... Read more »
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