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My father passed a few months prior to a settlement being reached in a class lawsuit. I reached out on his behalf and was told to submit necessary documents(death certificate, affidavit, etc). I did so by certified mail to insure proper delivery. Yet they've still refused to relinquish his... View More 
answered on Nov 13, 2020
A Mississippi attorney could advise best, but you await a response for four weeks. I'm sorry for the loss of your father. It looks like you already made diligent efforts. Ask the case administrators at the firm what further information is necessary. This might be something where more than... View More
I bonded a friend out of jail and paid the bonds person $1000. Not even 12 hours later they picked him back up and said he wasnt ever supposed to be bonded out because he had a hold with the department of corrections. Can I get my $1000 back? Who regulates bond companies?
answered on Mar 11, 2020
Unless you can convince the bond guy to return your money you are out of luck. Why? Because they will say that they did their job--kept your friend out of stir--and are entitled to keep the bond you paid. Lesson learned: Don't bond out any more friends.
My husband made a loan and used a lot of our household stuff.Can they take that from me or make me pay his debt? We live in Mississippi which is not a community property state.
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answered on Jan 23, 2020
If you stop making the payments, they can take the collateral for the loan. This is true whether or not they make a claim as a creditor in probate.
Is it from the date of the last payment made on the account or does it start 180 days after the last payment made on the account
answered on Aug 7, 2019
The statute of limitations starts on the date of last activity on your account. This could be the date you last made payment, but it could also be the date you last used the account, made a promise to pay, entered a payment agreement, or acknowledged liability for the debt.
Doctor/nurse came and said I was septic. I told them point blank I wanted to leave, and I would sign my release paperwork. That is when they said sepsis can be fatal. I didnt not think I was.I would have left to get a 2nd opion. So I still declined. That is when they said that is I left my... View More
answered on Jul 24, 2019
You could initially try to see if the insurance carrier will assist you. Contact your insurance carrier and ask them to work with you to review the file in terms of the timeline of events, your symptoms, and other relevant issues. If they will work with you and review the hospital's bills for... View More
A car dealership took my sister to court and they won. If she wants to appeal, would she have to get her own lawyer?
answered on May 16, 2019
Tell your sister to call an appellate lawyer in Mississippi and ask them this important question.
answered on May 15, 2019
Keep the Judgement for 20 years and wait until the defendant has money--then enforce it.
answered on Jun 11, 2019
Whatever is charged by your municipality, as lawfully permitted by applicable public service commissions.
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There is a lawsuit in court for breach of warranty due to defects that have impaired the value of the home. However, there is an area in the flooring that is has been slowly caving in. Also, it is slowly spreading out. This may be caused from potential toxic hazardous chemicals. The... View More
answered on Apr 28, 2019
If you are wondering why you are not receiving answers from lawyers here on Justia it is because Justia is a free online legal forum established to allow members of the public to ask general legal questions to lawyers who volunteer their time, not to answer specific questions that may have very... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2018
You may want to consider reaching to an attorney on here if you have questions concerning any pending charges. Most attorneys, myself included, are happy to provide a brief consultation.
What legal grounds I have
answered on Nov 8, 2018
There's not a whole lot that an attorney can go off of to answer your questions. You may want to consider reaching out to an attorney privately.
Applied to judgment roll.
Manufactured 2015, purchased 2016, tandem trailer with axles > 2000lbs gvw each was sold to me without brakes (unbeknownst to me). Is there any course of action I can take with the dealer (to get the brakes installed at least at their cost, perhaps)? What would be the legal recourse?... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2018
When you buy a trailer or any similar product, you should always do so by getting a written contract. You then need to read the contract and see what you are buying, and if it matches what you thought you were buying. If it does not, you should not sigh it. If there is no written contract, then... View More
This hotel gave out details of my stay to someone claiming to be me. This person went to the hotel with my debit card number, said someone committed fraud using the card and the hotel proceeded to give this person details of my stay including my room number, receipts and also gave this person... View More
answered on May 22, 2018
Sounds like you have a case. You need an attorney for the place where it happened. Look for that state's Assn for Justice--their members give free consultations.
*in MS
answered on May 6, 2018
Why are you asking it in the Florida law section? You should probably ask your question in Justia › Ask a Lawyer › Mississippi › Consumer Law ›.
Im just leaving a Sonic fast food restaurant. I placed my order & used a card to make my purchase. Before pulling up, I knew the amount that was on my card. The carhop came out & I gave a $1 tip, she asked did I pay w| card, i responded yes. She rushed back in & returned to me, saying... View More
answered on Apr 7, 2018
Not necessarily. Your best bet would be to see if perhaps the initial transaction was cancelled out. Regardless, if you review your account and see a double charge, you could reach out to the manager and see about getting a refund on one of the transactions.
Distributor claims I did not pay for product delivered
answered on Feb 21, 2018
You need to consult with an attorney to provide additional information. Off of the top of my head, the things that I am thinking of are the records showing delivery of the gas, the method of payment, when paid, and a reconciliation of your records to theirs.
answered on Feb 15, 2018
The owner will need to contact the lender to see if the lender will release the title. The lender is not required to do so if their lien was never paid.
This formula caused serious injury and death to many babies.I now have end stage renal disease and also serious mental disorder.I wanted to know if their are any legal actions I may take against the makers of this product now that I am an adult. This formula was made in 1978-1979 by a company... View More
answered on Dec 5, 2017
It would have to be proven that your renal failure was caused by the formula and no other product, through expert testimony. I don't see it, and then there's the statute of limitations issue, but for you to have some closure why not contact an attorney in your area that offers free... View More
if i got to the court to have my hearing done again can the creditor ask for additional money ?
answered on Nov 11, 2017
Yes, you could be charged for the creditor’s additional attorney fees if you are found to owe the debt.
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