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A person is claiming that my business owes them money after equipment was purchased. There was no written agreement and they deposited the check, but are now trying to change the verbal agreement. They have since sent a certified complaint to the local civil court. The certified complaint does... View More 
answered on Jan 27, 2024
Raise the incorrect name as a defense in your answer to the complaint.
Hearing?he is clearly representing my brother not estate,as brothers wife cleans his house.told me get my info from courthouse and I could go to hell .
answered on Jan 8, 2024
Possibly. You should report it to the Ky Labor Board and file a complaint with them.
I ran out of gas and I left my flashers on and walked to get gas. An hour and a half later when I returned my vehicle was gone. my title was in the car because I just bought it. A person I know was at the towing company for a different reason and the guy told her all of my business and information.... View More
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answered on Jan 2, 2024
In Kentucky, a towing company does not have the right to keep the title of your car, regardless of the reason for towing. The title is a legal document proving ownership and should remain with the owner. If your car was towed, the towing company can charge fees for towing and storage, but holding... View More
The dealership sold to another dealership who continued the free oil changes for 8 years but have advised that they will no longer honor the contract. Do I have a claim for breach of contract?
I left an absentee bid with a auction company. I texted him, (owner of the company) my max bid (5600.00), a picture of the item, and a picture of my driver license. He said he would take care of getting me registered and bid on my behalf. After a couple of days of not hearing from him. I called... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2023
You can sue him but honestly, it will probably be more frustrating and aggravating than to just let it go.
answered on Sep 16, 2023
No. They are not yours. Leash law has nothing to do with it.
If someone files a complaint in fed court on a federal question 28 U.S.C. § 1331, do they have to meet the $75,000 in damages as in a diversity case? Or can the complainant ask for less?
answered on Aug 28, 2023
No. Federal question doesn’t require any amount. Diversity requires $75,000 in controversy.
In state circuit court a clerk refused to file my complaint with IFP in violation of statute and case law. That resulted in my case being dismissed. If I file a fed complaint, will I have to ask for monetary compensation for damages? Or can I ask for just a ruling on whether the clerk violated my... View More
answered on Aug 25, 2023
In federal court, you can ask for a declaratory judgment without asking for damages.
Kentucky? This is where i have lived for the past 4 months and have claimed permanent residence here. Just need some advice on my next steps. My name and new address is on the papers he served to ex-wife.
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answered on Aug 21, 2023
n Kentucky, if you've established permanent residence there for the past four months and your new address is included on the papers served to your ex-wife, it's possible that the service of legal documents might be considered valid. This could be due to substitute service, where documents... View More
This woman gets angry and harasses me and my children via third-party and recently downloaded my 16 yr old daughter's Facebook profile photo and sent to my boyfriend using vulgar profanity. Can I pursue legal action for sexualizing my minor child? She said she looked like a d*** s*****g, about... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2023
You can pursue legal action for harassment. The facts contained in Your description are sparse and more information is needed to determine what other charges might lie.
I have filled a police report with three witness statements shown video and they still let him out after a day! He’s a known meth head who says he has “health conditions” mine and my neighbors safety is at risk yet somehow after a day or two in jail he gets out. He also constantly beats on... View More
answered on Jul 10, 2023
Go to your county attorney and swear out a criminal complaint for him. That will get you into court to address his behavior.
the order. defendant objects. do the rules cover this? is there ky case law on point?
answered on Jun 26, 2023
Yes. The order is not effective until the clerk enters it after the second judge signed it.
answered on Jun 15, 2023
It means what you did to become charged with a crime. Each element of any offense must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
Outside I do not speak to her she is going to file a civil restraining order on me will I have to move if she does this
answered on Jun 7, 2023
No. You and your neighbor will likely be ordered to mediate your dispute. You do not have to move.
This would include my biweekly paychecks, current bank account, car insurance, and vehicle. I have not been sued yet, but anticipate it happening in the next 3 years. Would it be legal for me to transfer all these assets, to get them out of my name, prior to any lawsuit being filed?
answered on Jun 2, 2023
This sounds like fraudulent conveyances. I believe you can be sued for doing this with the knowledge that you are likely to be sued. I would consult an attorney who can analyze all the facts of your particular situation.
I am an heir to property in Whitley County that was behind on taxes. A company bought the tax cert but did not notify us per KRS § 134.490 nor before bringing suit, 490 (1) and (2). They went straight to circuit court. I filed for dismissal for lack of jurisdiction because the plaintiff failed to... View More
answered on May 11, 2023
If they did not follow the statute, you may have a case for liability but your damages are pretty speculative at best. Probably would wind up spending more that you’d recover.
Against our 17 year old son, what do we do from here?
answered on May 6, 2023
Hire a lawyer who will show that the petition against your son is retaliatory.
Q: My grandma died of neglect in a Pennsylvania nursing home recently. A representative for the nursing home told us we would be wasting our time suing them, because any damages we won would just go to pay back Medicaid. Is this true? No that’s not true at all .The nursing home representative... View More
answered on Apr 23, 2023
You need to talk to your own independent lawyer and have them review her case. Don’t believe anything the nursing home or their reps tell you but listen to your own lawyer as to how to proceed.
I own the farm with a general warranty deed with no reservations and the graves are located on it. If the county maintains the pathway (without my permission) can they place it on maps and call it a county road?
answered on Apr 19, 2023
Not unless they have an easement for the use of the property.
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