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0 Answers | Asked in Small Claims for Texas on
Q: Was scammed through Facebook Marketplace purchasing an engine in cash, anything I can do legally?

I recently purchased a used engine from Facebook marketplace which was claimed to be "healthy" and in good condition, after paying the seller in cash and bringing the engine home I found the engine to be unlike how the seller mentioned it in text and in person. There is serious issues... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Small Claims for Oregon on
Q: I have a debt collector threatening to sue me for a medical bill that has occurred in 2006.

Can he do this even though the statue of limitations has expired?

0 Answers | Asked in Products Liability, Collections and Small Claims for New York on
Q: How do I find to collect on a $4000.00 judgment

it worth three times that now that its in defauilt

0 Answers | Asked in Identity Theft, Lemon Law and Small Claims on
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0 Answers | Asked in Business Law and Small Claims for Georgia on
Q: I'm a Owner Operator and Company scammed me out of over $3,000 for a $400 tow. What legal actions can take?

I have receipts and invoices, contact information and their US DOT number

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law, Banking, Civil Rights and Small Claims for South Carolina on
Q: How long do I need to be in possession of a car to take legal ownership of it?

-I bought a car from a private seller through the facebook marketplace.

-I purchased the car with an auto loan through Navy Federal Credit Union.

-When I went to register the car, the DMV stated that the VIN number on the title did not have any records (the car had been VIN... View More

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answered on Apr 25, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about your difficult situation with the car. Unfortunately, under California law (and the laws of most states), you would not have a legal right to keep the car even after possessing it for two months.

There is no time period after which you can claim legal ownership...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Small Claims for California on
Q: Hello. Is it possible to sue the father of my kids. We were together 10 years broke up about two years ago i have proof

That he does things to me deliberately to get me upset he sent me a screenshot of him sending a message to his brother and him saying that he wanted to let me mind wander I feel this is deliberate we have a special needs child and sometimes I worry. His text proves that he does things on purpose to... View More

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answered on Apr 25, 2024

While your ex-partner's behavior is concerning and understandably upsetting, it may be challenging to sue him based solely on the information provided. To determine if you have a strong legal case, consider the following:

1. Harassment: If your ex-partner's actions constitute a...
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0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts and Small Claims on
Q: Are non-refundable deposits truly non-refundable by law? Someone took almost $2000 from me and won’t return it

I booked with a 50% deposit (almost $2k) but I’ve heard that she doesn’t give photos back and is very unprofessional. I’ve been told by about 5 people not to use her. It’s 5 months away, and I asked for the deposit back, and she said no. I did sign a contract saying I knew it’s... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Civil Litigation, Collections and Small Claims for Pennsylvania on
Q: What legal rights do I have for doing mechanic work at my house on someone else's car

I perform mechanic work for people that can't afford the price of dealerships or a mechanic shop I charge half price or less before I start the work the owner of vehicle and myself having agreement on cost of parts, labor and total price. When I complete the work and it's time to pay... View More

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answered on Apr 24, 2024

First, is your agreement with an owner in writing?

And that document should set out the work to be performed, the costs for that work, and the due dates for payment.

And then the document should state the various remedies for default in payment.

In PA, and most other...
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0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Small Claims for Colorado on
Q: What is the minimum amount that's worth involving legal help on an Amazon purchase which was not fully obligated?

I purchased 2 ebike batteries from an Amazon 3rd party seller. There was a discount coupon offer available which I clicked on before checking out. I proceeded to checkout and there were other items with the same order and all went as usual until the delivery. I was only sent 1 battery however the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Small Claims for North Carolina on
Q: I’m being sued for a PlayStation that was gifted to me and they want it back am I going to lose ?

I was talking to this girl and she would by me stuff like shoes, clothes, cologne and she would buy my parents things aw well. She ask me did I want a PlayStation and I said I’m not buying it and she said she would bring me one and I said okay and she brung it. Now I’m being shred because she... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Small Claims on
Q: Loan company charging 11.94% more than what I signed for

I took out a line of credit with a company and I just noticed that the annual interest rate that is on the documents i initialed next to is 11.94% less than the annual interest rate that is stated on my statements . Can I do something about this?

0 Answers | Asked in Small Claims and Real Estate Law for Hawaii on
Q: Who pays in a civil settlement

In a lawsuit for fraudulent misrepresentations of existing septic on home purchase.

Filing against home seller, agents, and agency. Seller denied acceptance so motion of default has been entered.

Question is, if the suit is proven and I win, who pays?

0 Answers | Asked in Business Law and Small Claims for Arkansas on
Q: The pool contractor we hired had their license revoked due to misconduct. Do we have any legal protection?

They did not inform us when it was revoked and continued working until the inspector issued a stop work order. At the time, we had paid for labor and materials that had not been completed and despite our multiple attempts to settle this issue, have still not be refunded or provided with the... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Small Claims, Civil Litigation, Collections and Public Benefits for California on
Q: Are there civil attorneys that deal with credit-card debt claims for disabled veterans?

My husband is 100% service-connected disabled veteran. We tried launching a business and failed. We just had a baby girl, and I am not working, we have two claims against my husband. What can we do, we are not trying to escape the debt, but at this time we have no money to pay them in full and the... View More

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answered on Apr 20, 2024

In California, there are civil attorneys who handle credit card debt claims, including those involving disabled veterans. These legal professionals can help negotiate with creditors to possibly reduce the amount owed or set up manageable payment plans. Given your husband's status as a 100%... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Collections and Small Claims for Texas on
Q: Should I file a motion to deny the continuance request filed by the Debt collector suing me due to false information?

Court is set for May 10 at the Justice of Peace precinct in my county. The copy of the continuance request I received states it is due to them not receiving an answer to the summons and wanting to prepare paperwork for a default judgement instead. They requested it be set back 60 days but I did... View More

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John Michael Frick
answered on Apr 24, 2024

You should file a Response to the Motion for Continuance stating that you did properly file your answer with the justice of the peace court and attach a file-marked copy of your answer as an exhibit to your Response. Unless there are other factors at play, I would state that you are ready to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Contracts, Landlord - Tenant and Small Claims for California on
Q: John Stewart company,how do they keep getting funded.for literally breaking every law that has to with tenant rights,

I am a personal example of the Jon Stewart company I have not had a complaint in 2 years but I constantly had problems with the property manager because I'm willing to stand up for myself against her accusations bullying harassment and tracking people with the cameras So I'm curious how... View More

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answered on Apr 20, 2024

The situation you describe with the John Stewart Company sounds very concerning and stressful. It's disheartening to hear about the challenges and mistreatment you've faced as a tenant.

Unfortunately, many large property management companies are able to continue operating despite...
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0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation and Small Claims for Washington on
Q: Can you subpoena video footage from a business security camera.

I left my wallet full of cash on their counter and when I returned they said they never saw it and won’t let me see the camera footage.

0 Answers | Asked in Small Claims for Nebraska on
Q: I have loaned someone 900 dollars and told her she didn't need to pay it back 3 months later.

It came out of a joint account, my husband wants the money back, can he take her to small claims court if she doesn't pay it?

0 Answers | Asked in Small Claims for Oregon on
Q: Please help! After completing a rental agreement while working away, I believe I’m being unfairly charged.

After completing a 3 month housing rental agreement +2 month extension, there were a few cm strips of tin foil left In the bottom of the oven (after placement for protection; oven works perfectly). The owners are charging me $7000 for a new oven. We had a positive relationship while I lived there... View More

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