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The amount awarded was a ridiculous lower amount. Would it be worth appealing and what are my rights of putting a sign up on my property against the company that is messing people over?
answered on Mar 10, 2017
No, it would not be worth appealing. The limit for collecting in Small Claims in Indiana is $6,000. If you look to appeal a judgement from Small Claims you will need an attorney because appealing is not friendly to non-lawyers and you will have to hire an attorney to help you. The costs for hiring... View More 
He didn't, I contacted him through
Messages (have the proof he promised to pay us) and he still has not given us our money. Can I hold most of his tax refund for what he owes and write him a receipt of paid in full and give home what is left since I am the one doing his taxes?
answered on Jan 30, 2017
You have no right to take another person's tax refund. Consult an attorney and/or file a small claim, but do not seize another person's property (tax refund) without court order!
The affidavit of debt states that I made a payment on 2/20/2016 but I did not. Is this cause for the case being dropped?
answered on Sep 23, 2016
Probably not, but it can certainly affect the outcome if the date is relevant and material. NOW, if the debt collector is fraudulently representing to the court that a payment was made in order to get around the statute of limitations, that is very significant! Contact a consumer rights lawyer and... View More
My father took it from me behind my back and isn't giving me a clear reason why. The computer itself legally belongs to my mother's workplace, called Williams-Randall, however, they gave my mother the computer over 3 years ago and have replaced it without asking for the computer back. My... View More
answered on Sep 11, 2016
Are you an adult? If so, then file a small claims action against your father.
He did not live with me, only spent overnights on weekends and the items are nothing of value. Mostly knick knack or toy type items and a small bag of clothing items. I have called and texted him to get them but he always has some excuse as to why he can't yet. When can legally throw it out. I... View More
answered on Sep 17, 2016
He abandoned the property. Send him a letter giving him a reasonable time to claim his items. If he doesn't then throw them out.
Do I have a case since he posted this not as an as is said it had things fixed on it and was ready to mow.. he won't come fix or look at it and won't give me my money back. I have the post. Plus all our conversations..
answered on Aug 11, 2016
Yes if he said it was ready to mow. You can take him to small claims though if he is a friend might make sense to have a mower mechanic look at it and say what is wrong and give you an estimate of what it'll take to fix it.
not even sure who company is but it is not on my credit report and claim is for $350 and has to be at least 15 years old as I have not lived in state for at least that long..obviously I don't want to show up in court to fight this small false claim, what can I do
answered on Sep 17, 2016
That is a "zombie debt". Have a consumer lawyer answer the notice of claim, most likely alleging expiration of the statute of limitations. I would probably also file a counter-claim alleging a frivolous lawsuit and seeking damages for that.
Won't pay all expenses. Need a rental for 4 days. They'll only pay for 3. Estimate for repairs $1475. They'll only pay $1100. What are my options. Small claims court with the insured driver possibly?
answered on Jul 7, 2016
Assuming no collision, then : repairs (& rental)--have your repair shop talk to their adjuster. If they won't budge, file a complaint with the state insurance commissioners office. If you were injured, contact a member of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association.
I am not sure of the debt being disputed, and I'd like to know exactly what this company is trying to sue for. But I'm worried that if I call them and ask for copies of the bills, will that be considered acknowledging the debt, and allow them to reset the clock? Or is it just... View More
answered on Sep 21, 2016
Demand validation of the debt. That is your right, and it does not toll the statute of limitations.
I am not sure of the debt being disputed, and I'd like to know exactly what this company is trying to sue for. But I'm worried that if I call them and ask for copies of the bills, will that be considered acknowledging the debt, and allow them to reset the clock? Or is it just... View More
answered on Sep 17, 2016
Yes. Demand verification of the debt. DO NOT make any payments or offer to compromise the debt, because that could reset the clock.
The other day , My mother and I were walking our dogs and a neighbor of ours called us over and said if we wanted to but a 65" screen , he originally bought it for 1200 and wanted 600 . We told him multiple times that we didnt have money , but came to an agreement about giving him 400 at the... View More
answered on Sep 17, 2016
He had apparent authority to sell their property. Contact a lawyer immediately to document everything. If it was his wife's tv, then it should be his problem, not yours.
What are my rights? I'm being taken to small claims court by my mother in law over a cell phone that we were paying 100% of in her name until she decided to have it turned off. She refused to release the lines so we could open our own account so we traded the phones in and got new ones and... View More
answered on Sep 21, 2016
If your mother in law doesn't know where you live, then get a lawyer to represent you. Otherwise, when you file an answer to the small claim, your address will be on your pleadings.
- the contract had a contingency for financing
- my financing was rejected due to loss of my job (I lost my job after applying for financing)
- I provided copy of contract & lender's rejection as evidence
- seller stated that he could have provided financing (which... View More
answered on Sep 21, 2016
You had the right to appeal the court's ruling to the Court of Appeals, but the time has passed. You are bound by the court's judgment.
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answered on May 21, 2011
It is a pleading filed in court and served upon a company that has an asset of the defendant or his employer. Its purpose is to confirm that the gartnishee defendant ( the person or company served)has money or an asset of the defendant that the plaintiff may be able to obtain in payment of the... View More
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