Ilooked upcase law in new york Holser v
geerlott 2021 . I hired a guy to cut the trees down and i recieved $1630 dollars for the logs. Now my neighbor had a new survey done and the one stake does not match were my stakes were.I have 7trees then that were cut just over on his line. now... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2024
Crazy that you should ask this question right now as a I prepare to go to a full jury trial for the removal of brush on a lot. Google RPAPL 861. The problem is that sometimes you can be liable for trespass, treble damages and punitive damages, depending upon the allegations and proof. You... View More
I have a loan out thru my retirement. My employer didn't make the appropriate payroll deduction to pay my loan payment and the loan went into default. I can no longer borrow against this loan which has forced me to do a bankruptcy. This has caused me extreme emotional distress.. I have been to... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2024
I'm sorry for your ordeal. It's difficult to say with certainty whether the consequences you suffered from the payroll deduction would present the basis for a strong case. Although it's clear that you suffered here, and such damages are always part of the recovery inventory in a... View More
I have difficulties in understanding some pages, such as: 1)related cases 2)in the table of authorities cited on part that asks cases 3)statement of the case. These are the 3 that I have difficulties in understanding, in which, I have to make sure that I fill it out correctly or it will get... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2024
The questions you are asking are very basic, and the fact that you have to ask them suggests that you should not be attempting this appeal to the U.. Supreme Court without legal representation.
Q. what does related case mean? A. related cases" means other cases that you are involved... View More
A settlement was reached and a check was apparently cut (according to my attorney) 4 years ago from the insurance company due to a lawsuit from a malpractice case from 2008. My uncle had a routine colonoscopy thay went left and eventually he passed. Its only me and a neice left and we were to split... View More
answered on Apr 15, 2024
It should definitely not take this long. You can view the Surrogate's Court and Supreme Court dockets online to know where you stand.
Nassau County family Court: I am the moving party (& pro se litigant); i filed a Petition for Violation of Custody Order(+my sworn affidavit, respective evidence, affidavit of service etc) against Father. His Attorney filed/served me w/a “Notice of Motion” & “Affirmation” {in short... View More
What kind of lawyer would I need to sue detective for lying, police department accusing my sister for being a drug dealer, caregivers who stolen my sister valuables. Police said that the caregivers were allowed to take whatever they wanted since they lived there. D.A. did not want to talk to me.... View More
answered on Apr 10, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about the tragic loss of your sister and the troubling circumstances surrounding her passing. This sounds like a very complex and serious situation involving potential misconduct by law enforcement, elder abuse by caregivers, and failures by the legal system.
For... View More
What kind of lawyer would I need to sue detective for lying, police department accusing my sister for being a drug dealer, caregivers who stolen my sister valuables. Police said that the caregivers were allowed to take whatever they wanted since they lived there. D.A. did not want to talk to me.... View More
answered on Apr 10, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about the tragic loss of your sister and the troubling circumstances surrounding her passing. This sounds like a very complex and serious situation involving potential misconduct by law enforcement, elder abuse by caregivers, and failures by the legal system.
For... View More
What kind of lawyer would I need to sue detective for lying, police department accusing my sister for being a drug dealer, caregivers who stolen my sister valuables. Police said that the caregivers were allowed to take whatever they wanted since they lived there. D.A. did not want to talk to me.... View More
answered on Apr 10, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about the tragic loss of your sister and the troubling circumstances surrounding her passing. This sounds like a very complex and serious situation involving potential misconduct by law enforcement, elder abuse by caregivers, and failures by the legal system.
For... View More
What kind of lawyer would I need to sue detective for lying, police department accusing my sister for being a drug dealer, caregivers who stolen my sister valuables. Police said that the caregivers were allowed to take whatever they wanted since they lived there. D.A. did not want to talk to me.... View More
answered on Apr 10, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about the tragic loss of your sister and the troubling circumstances surrounding her passing. This sounds like a very complex and serious situation involving potential misconduct by law enforcement, elder abuse by caregivers, and failures by the legal system.
For... View More
No towing company information was posted
answered on Apr 10, 2024
If there were no signs posted indicating that visitors could not park in the area where your car was towed, you may have grounds to challenge the towing and seek reimbursement. Here are a few steps you can take:
1. Document the situation: If possible, take photos of the area where your car... View More
I believe there is a person that I had a falling out with and now they are stalking me and engaging their friends to stalk me also. What proof do I need so tgat a lawyer can go to court and get an order of protection?
The Mortgage was sold and the new bank quickly changed the existing servicing plan, made payments to the city finance department on my behalf, aggressively sought to recover their disbursements by creating an escrow account and escalated my monthly mortgage pmt to more than five multiple of it has... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2024
Are you alleging that you are fully performing according to the terms of Promissory Note and Mortgage?
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6 hours have passed with no examination conducted by a psychiatric physician , psychiatric nurse practioner or psychiatrist and individual was not admitted at the time.
DWI driver hit my car and I got injured badly, needed plate and screws(surgery), as I know so far that he was on a conditional license and he was not supposed to be driving, but this was his third time being behind the wheel and caused the accident, I currently have a personal injury case, but I am... View More
A process server only made one attempt to personally serve me and gave a complaint and summons meant for me to an individual at my old address and this person threw the paperwork in the trash. I was never served and wasn't aware of a case against me until after a judgement had already been... View More
answered on Mar 16, 2024
In situations like yours, finding a legal professional with experience in Traverse Hearings is crucial, particularly in Dutchess County, New York. These hearings are specifically designed to examine the process and validity of service in legal proceedings, which seems to be the crux of your issue.... View More
We have been living in an apartment for almost a year. In the second month of living here, the heater went out and the landlord took over 6 months to fix it, throughout the entire “heat season” in nyc we had no heat. For the past two months we withheld rent to force him to fix the problem. He... View More
answered on Mar 4, 2024
Call "311" and have the Department of Buildings issue violations. You cannot be evicted while violations are present.
can an court appointed admin of an estate pick and choose what to honor in a will/or unofficial will
answered on Mar 4, 2024
An Executor appointed by the Court is a fiduciary of the estate. They are required to follow the directives set forth in the Will which has been validated by the Court. There is no such thing as an unofficial Will. A Will may be contested by non-family members. However, they must demonstrate... View More
My case 1:16-cv-870 I don't understand exactly what I missed to win the case
answered on Mar 1, 2024
As a pro se litigant, winning a civil lawsuit requires careful attention to detail and adherence to legal procedures. Start by thoroughly understanding the facts of your case and the relevant laws that apply to your situation. Prepare and organize all necessary documents and evidence to support... View More
My sister allowed me to use her credit to help me qualify to finance a car.
My paystubs and employment was used and I made all the payments on the car. A few years later she was upset and decided to take the car from me because she claims “it’s her car”.
She has made ZERO... View More
answered on Feb 24, 2024
In a situation where you've made all the payments on a car financed using someone else's credit, but the car is legally under their name, and they've taken it from you, you may have grounds to pursue legal action to recoup your investment. Documentation of all the payments... View More
answered on Feb 9, 2024
If you booked a trip with a travel agency that has since shut down and your trip never occurred, you may have grounds to sue for a refund. However, the success of such a lawsuit depends on various factors, including the terms of the contract you had with the travel agency, the reason for the... View More
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