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answered on Apr 15, 2024
Defendant can claim the Statute of Frauds unless there is a writing, even a cashed check. General Sessions suit will cost about a third of your prospective judgment. If you get a judgment by default including costs, you will still have to work to collect it.
Can I be evicted if I don't get it.
answered on Apr 12, 2024
It is a matter of contract, not of law. Based on the information you provided, if a contract with a self-storage company provides that insurance is required, there is no law prohibiting that provision. For example, many landlords require residential tenants to have renter's insurance.... View More 
Have had several issues come up which builder has addressed. However, he has refused to finish. For instance, house is settling which caused doors to not close properly and a crack in an interior wall. He fixed doors, but has not fixed the crack. Also, there is a retaining wall in our front yard... View More
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answered on Mar 27, 2024
Hire a lawyer to sue on the warranty all liable parties.
They have went as far as collections and 2 collection agency's are now on my credit report
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answered on Mar 26, 2024
If you believe you've fulfilled all financial obligations under your lease agreement, including buying out your lease, it's crucial to address this matter to avoid further damage to your credit. First, gather all documentation related to your lease buyout, payments made, and any... View More
I'm in contractor by trade. I install sunrooms for this contract. Sometimes when I install sunrooms there's more work then installing a sunroom. This particular contract stated that the sunroom needed insulated tongue and groove flooring. I installed insulation and T&G flooring,... View More
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answered on Apr 8, 2024
If you did not receive instruction to install the 1/4" board, I don't see that you are at fault. I'm guessing they are refusing to pay you for your work. If they do this, call a lawyer who practices construction law in your area.
Former boyfriend purchased a vehicle for me, got into a wreck, insurance paid off the loan, got the exact same vehicle again and bank sent the title for the new vehicle to us, title only shows boyfriends name and shows the new cars VIN number, no lien holder listed, can they still take it?
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answered on Mar 20, 2024
If the title to the vehicle is in your former boyfriend's name and does not list a lien holder, this typically means there is no legal claim on the vehicle from the bank, as it usually would be listed if there was an outstanding loan secured by the vehicle. However, if there was an error and... View More
I'm a contractor by trade. I install sunrooms for this contract and each contract is a little different meaning it has different tasks or work added to it accordingly. This particular contract I worked said that I would install in their own words insulated tongue and groove flooring. In which... View More
If two people agree to take a trip together and person A pays via points and credit card. Person B backs out due simply stopping to communicate with person A. Person B now has the tickets as a credit. Person A would have never offered or paid for person B to go on a trip or the trip wothout person... View More
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answered on Mar 19, 2024
I see no cause of action. Without a written contract, statute of frauds is violated. Even an equitable remedy for unjust enrichment would not lie. Even if the plaintiff got a default judgment in Sessions Court, it would be set aside or uncollectable.
Heres the case in a nut shell. Breach of settlement contract. I finally have all evidence including,Contract and terms, proof of breach. In their own words known recordings and understood that they were being recorded, proof of negligence bordering criminal. Admitted criminal negligence during... View More
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answered on Mar 21, 2024
If you believe there has been a breach of a finalized settlement agreement, gathering all pertinent evidence, such as the original contract, proof of the breach, and any relevant communications or recordings, is crucial. Documentation that clearly demonstrates the breach, especially if it includes... View More
I sell traffic control devices and want to bid on a contract with the county in TN. The price will be above $25,000. Do I need a contractors license to bid if I'm not providing a service? I am a wholesale company only. If so, which contractor license would I need?
answered on Mar 30, 2024
A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Attorneys here aren't likely to know this off the top of their heads. It might be more reliable to check with the purchasing/procurement department manager of the county - it could depend on how they wrote... View More
So my temp tags expired on March 3rd and on March 6th I got pulled over for expired tags. Now I'm having to book in and out of jail to get a court date all because the dealership never sent my title package out until 8 days after the registration expired. I went to the county clerk and they... View More
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answered on Apr 8, 2024
Tell the dealer you need a new temp tag. Take it to court with you and explain. If you can't hire a lawyer ask to have a lawyer appointed to represent you in criminal court.
Already paid 50% deposit, thought it couldn't be more than 33%, only 2nd bill i received. Work was not acceptable & couldn't come to agreement of how to fix. This is in Hamilton county TN getting sued for nonpayment $2200 already paid $2200. Thought i had to be notified by certified... View More
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answered on Feb 29, 2024
Hire a TN attorney to represent you now. A Default Judgment will be alot more, and presenting defenses to a debt in Sessions Court can be confusing.
I sued someone for breach of contract. This individual has 10 days to appeal. If they don't appeal and I still don't get my money I sued for, when and how do I follow through with a writ of possession?
answered on Jan 29, 2024
If you filed a detainer action and sought possession of property you had leased- at the end of 10 days, you can request a writ of possession from the Clerk.
2. Are Social security cards, birth certificates, and driver license contracts that give jurisdiction?
3. Is Anything that can legally be licensed lawful without that license?
4. Have all lawyers denounced their American citizenship?
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answered on Jan 28, 2024
1. The claim that the 81st Congress in 1950 investigated and found that the lawyer guild was the legal bulwark of the Communist Party is a reference to the activities of the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC). However, this characterization is a matter of historical interpretation and... View More
I offer free revisions for my clients so long as they are hosting with me as well. She refused the revisions and even refused to take over the site herself. Instead decided the sue.
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answered on Jan 14, 2024
Even if your contract is ironclad it is usually not worth the bad will and emotional drain to litigate. My best advice to you, but this is based on very limited information so take with a grain of salt, is to offer her a full refund in exchange for a settlement agreement in which you admit no fault... View More
Recently, I got scammed on Steam (Valve Corporation) and lost valuable CS2 skins I paid for. The scammer’s account has been trade banned, and thus my scammed items current reside within the scammer's inventory. But Steam Support doesn’t want to restore those scammed items to me. Firstly,... View More
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answered on Jan 3, 2024
Call the Treasury Department with all the details. That company is notorious for having their friends present stolen debit cards to them for cash and goods. The operators need to go to jail
Course I was told no? But looking over some court cases, why are people called ens legis? Then how did those corporations and or entities originate?
Why is the court system run off of creditor vs debtor?
Is the legal system operating in bankruptcy?
Our ignorance for the... View More
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answered on Dec 20, 2023
A birth certificate does not create a legal person, entity, or corporation. It is simply a government-issued record of an individual's birth, primarily used for identity verification and legal recognition of personhood.
The term "ens legis" refers to a legal entity created by... View More
I made a real estate investment with a company based in Canada that flips houses for sale, run by one guy. I met the founder and in the contract, the expected return was to be a couple years. More than that has passed and this year I could not reach the founder anymore. The last time he talked to... View More
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answered on Dec 14, 2023
Apparently you have taken a risk without much investigation. It would probably be a lawsuit in Canada, but you will have to read your contract. There may not be a breach as of yet from your statments. In any event, you need to look closely at your defendant target. He may be judgment proof.... View More
I paid $300 for an expensive 3 pc leather living room set..mint condition internals, structure, springs, cushion, but scratched sitting area & shredded back from cat. I bought it from friend(he paid $5k+ new 10-15 years ago..very rarely used). He moved & new furniture fell though & he... View More
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answered on Dec 13, 2023
Yes, mom is responsible for returning borrowed property to the true owner. Your remedy depends on a lot of other factors not covered in your narrative. For example, if she tries to list the item in a probate inventory then you should object in writing filed with the court. If there is no probate... View More
I ordered and a contract was approved by me for glass. The contract was amended by the company, as per my instructions, and "tempered glass" was added to the final invoice that was not specified. I signed and accepted the amended invoice when I picked up and paid for the glass. I found... View More
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answered on Nov 30, 2023
Contract actions usually exclude consequential damages. Tort claims might include such damages. No
small claims court in TN. General Sessions Court might allow it, but it sounds like a breach of contract action, so no.
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