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We didn’t get to discuss all our evidence and the summary explains our argument. We just didn’t get to speak to our major points because of anxiety. Since our performance at the trial went so quickly, will the judge use my submitted documents or prioritize the hearing.
I was sued 10 years ago. I was served a writ of execution yesterday and it lists my only car. It also lists my husbands truck (jointly owned) he was not involved in the judgement or the suit, as we were not married or together at that time. I have been harassed on multiple occasions by my old... View More 
A high school kid got caught vaping and the parent is going to call the school to get the other (the kid who allegedly sold a vape to the other kid but didnt) kid searched/ questioned. The parent of the kid who was accused says if their kid gets searched at school they are gonna sue. Can this... View More
Storage unit place would charge me on the 9th saying that was the due day. And then only 2 days after the 9th so the 11th they would put a late fee but it clearly states in the contract that I have a 5 day grace period to not be fined. Also are they allowed to continuously up the rent with our... View More
There sc-105 has been rejected twice now due to the order of filing the paper work not being correct so I filed my writ of execution and filed with the sheriffs for keeper I have already filed writ of execution and paid keeper fee and sherif fee ($300) can they still file for a sc-105 since I have... View More
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answered on Nov 16, 2024
Yes, the defendant can still file an SC-105 (Request to Pay Judgment in Installments) even after you've filed your writ of execution and paid the sheriff's fees. However, their timing is important - if they file and get approved, it could pause your current enforcement efforts.... View More
I made a purchase and used PayPal to pay for it. I never received the item, so I contacted the company I purchased goods from. The company issued a refund through PayPal, but PayPal is refusing to release the funds back to me.
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answered on Nov 16, 2024
The answer to your question is in your user agreement you accepted when you signed-on with PayPal. If PayPal has sent you an email, or letter telling you they are not giving you a refund, I would need to see that to give you solid legal advice.
PayPal is obligated to give you a refund if... View More
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answered on Nov 16, 2024
Yes, you should receive a copy of the SC-105 (Request for Court Order and Answer) even if it was rejected by the court. This document is important for your records and shows the defendant's attempted actions in the case.
The court clerk is required to mail copies of all filed... View More
I had to pay all back rent not knowing I was granted my cover really friends to pay all back rent and Future
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answered on Nov 16, 2024
Yes, you can potentially sue the apartment complex in small claims court if they received and kept your COVID relief funds without informing you. This situation may constitute fraud or mismanagement of funds that were legally meant for your benefit.
Before filing your case, gather all... View More
The damage is a small scratch that they're claiming cost $800 to fix. I know we didn't cause the scratch and even if we had, there's no way it would actually cost that much to fix. I don't have any photos from before we left with the car and they're saying that they don't either.
My uncle had a room in his house that I was going to move into, but after I got my belongings in there he changed his mind but let me keep my things there for safe keeping and free storage. They moved to San Antonio and didn't tell me they discarded my things until after the fact.
answered on Nov 15, 2024
There are not enough facts to answer your question. It would be important to know whether there was any written agreement between you and your uncle. It would be important to know how long your things were at your uncle's house. It would be important to know how often you went to your... View More
I was awarded a judgement for the portion not returned. I have a couple of questions: why wasnt interest factored in? Did i specifically need to ask for it? My landlord has made no attempt in nearly a year to pay me. How do i get the money owed to me? I was in a homeless shelter. The shelter asked... View More
Does the court applying Small Claims rules limit the amount the plaintiff can be awarded on its Account Stated Claim of over $18,000 to $8,000? Case was filed in county court, court issued pretrial order and notice of trial.
I think a personal credit card company/collection agency from the beginning of CoVid 19 is attempting to sue me and/or my WY corporation because they sent a UPS overnight letter to my Wyoming registered agent without any return address name. Upon doing a search of the address in St Petersburg, FL,... View More
I had a consumer protection issue with eBay last year, and I ended up losing both the item I was selling, and the funds from the sale. I would like to take eBay to small claims court to recoup the lost income from the sale of the item.
There have been no written or oral contracts signed where they stated payment must be done before repairs are complete, or anything about storage fees.
We had $5,000 worth of work done on our car engine. The same days as picking it up, after driving not even thirty miles, the engine caught fire and totaled the car. We're working through the process with our insurance company and have informed the dealer who did the work of what happened.... View More
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