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they claimed to know what to do. a local handyman service. found them on facebook marketplace. they didn't do the job right. i paid for materials and paid 500 for work. it was the underneath of the belly of my trailer. now the insulation is hanging down and the belly is on the ground- what... View More 
answered on May 27, 2020
Take good pictures. Keep your written contract. File in Justice of the Peace (small claims) court.
answered on Apr 19, 2020
A Texas attorney who handles smalls claims work could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. Before going through with the expense and time in moving ahead with a lawsuit, look into whether the complex has insurance that would cover the damages. At this point, it's possible you... View More
Transmission went out, shop picked it up and towed it to their location. Tore it down and diagnosed it. The contract says it’s $599 for tow and tear down. He told us $1480 to repair it. We said okay. He then jacked the price up to $2480 saying “there was more problems”. Fast forward a year... View More
answered on Mar 10, 2020
This is a civil matter. Theft requires the state to prove intent at the time the property initially changed hands.
After failing a driving test, the DPS tester got out of the car, and instructed my daughter to drive around and park the car, while I was waiting in the designated area. While doing so, she hit another car. As a result my insurance premium got significantly higher. I am pretty sure that the tester... View More
answered on Apr 4, 2020
A Texas attorney could advise best here, but your questions remain open for four weeks. It looks like a case where the defense could possibly ask jurors to question why student driver's operation of motor vehicle was not supervised by licensed family member, if that was feasible. At this... View More
But no luck! I wanna sue them, cause this has been going on for a long time and every time I call them, they say they are sorry and they are going to refund it and all! But nothing... Even local shops just would refund in a day or two, but every time I call them, they say it is in the process and... View More
answered on Mar 23, 2020
A Texas attorney who deals with consumer rights issues could advise in the most meaningful manner here. But your question remains open for four weeks. Keep in mind that in pursuing a lawsuit, your time lost from work/school in going to court, handling paperwork, etc. could run you more than the... View More
answered on Mar 18, 2020
Your post remains open for three weeks, and is an issue which state legislators, city council members, or other local government officials might know better than attorneys would, even real estate attorneys who deal with property rights matters. You could consult with a Texas attorney who deals with... View More
One day I was carrying her in my arms and her phone (which was in her jacket pocket, easy for something to fall out of) fell out. Note we're both minors. Both me and my mom refused to pay for damages, and so my friends considering suing my mom, because she thinks that since she has legal... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2020
You can sue anyone for anything but that doesn't mean you will win. That type of lawsuit is a matter of civil law, not criminal law.
With regard to criminal law, it is possible that you committed the crime of Assault for touching her without permission, possibly Unlawful Restraint,... View More
Rental insurance cause they're renting from a relative, I had no way to avoid the dog, is it worth going after the person to get my $501 deductible back I'm having to pay for my insurance to fix my car?
answered on Feb 12, 2020
It's up to you. Understand if you get a judgment and they have no money, then you have to chase them for that.However, if your car insurance goes after them they should give you back the deductible.
A small TX county sent me a postcard saying I had an outstanding criminal case against me pending. Called the county and was told their software was updated so all outstanding tickets were being pursued. No warrant yet, drivers license eligibility is still good. Need to find out how far back TX DPS... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2020
Yes, a 15 year old traffic ticket can still be prosecuted even if the citation was issued in your maiden name and you are now married. The question is: were you the individual who was issued the ticket back then, regardless of what your name was or is now. Request an abstract of your record from... View More
I offered a one-time lump sum payment to settle a debt with a third-party debt purchaser and received a settlement agreement that is worded like the following:
"This letter agreement shall confirm that Defendant "Name", has agreed to pay and Plaintiff "Name" has... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2020
I am always concerned when an agreement is not clear in its wording. You might ask that the wording be changed to allow you to feel more comfortable before signing. I would suggest that you allow an attorney to review the letter for you as they may be able to determine more from actually seeing... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2020
I WOULD SAY THE PERSON THAT WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR IT AT THE TIME THE CAR IS IMPOUNDED, depending on why.
BUT OF COURSE (sorry, just noticed all caps) if the car was impounded for past parking tickets or some other reason that you are responsible for, that burden would fall on you.
Car left for repairs for 2 in half months, and have not been contactedsince
answered on Jan 13, 2020
This is not a wc question so you may want to ask it again under a more appropriate classification such as abandoned property or storage. You may be able to discover an answer by reviewing the laws for the following:
Texas Property Law
Sec. 72.101. PERSONAL PROPERTY PRESUMED... View More
answered on Dec 30, 2019
I believe so (my wife said yes) but it must be a certified service dog that has current registration and training. If the dog poses a threat for some reason I am sure it would be excluded. You should be able to ask the court you plan to attend.
She know I like her and wanted to be with her but as soon as she received the money she stopped talking to me but said her phone was broke and had no way not even Facebook but I made a fake account and she would reply to it can I sue her in small claims court to get my money
answered on Dec 18, 2019
You can attempt to sue to recover your money; however, it may be more troublen than it is worth. It might be better to cut your losses and move on.
answered on Dec 26, 2019
You could repost under Employment Law. If an employment law attorney picked up your question, they could offer you the best insight here. Your question remains open for two weeks probably because no one noticed it in Small Claims. Good luck
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I had a house guest that used to live with me but my landlord kicked her out because she was causing trouble among the neighbors and overstayed her welcome. Now she's mad and wants revenge. She isn't allowed on the property anymore but she was recently seen with a police writing all of... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2019
Thanks for your question and I am sorry for your troubles.
Once a person has been warned that they are no longer welcome on property they can be prosecuted for criminal trespass so you may want to consider calling the authorities if she shows up again. If she has made threats to cause... View More
I was a victim of an internet scam where they claimed to be a job, and my job was to be a representative for a company called Megameda.pl, which is a huge auction site. I did research and I found out they were lying the whole time and were using my information to scam people this way it landed all... View More
answered on Nov 23, 2019
Report this to the authorities and let them investigate and pursue it for you. That way, you’ll be protected if anyone ever comes back to you for payment.
IN FEB. OF 2016 MY MOTHER ASKED ME TO COME STAY WITH HER TO HELP CARE FOR MY STEPDAD WHO WAS ON HOSPICE AND HAD ONLY A FEW WEEKS LEFT TO LIVE .MY 4 BROTHERS ALSO AGREED..SHORTLY AFTER MY STEPDAD DIED MY MOTHER WAS ALSO DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER SO SHE ASKED ME TO MOVE IN INDEFINETLY. SO I PACKED UP... View More
answered on Oct 30, 2019
One can't just make themselves Executor of an estate without actually going to Court and asking the Court's permission to do so. If there has been no petition to the Court then that is where everything starts.
We spoke to Apple and they claimed it was an allergic reaction and not their fault. Do we have any recourse for this or our we wasting our time.
answered on Oct 3, 2019
Contact a personal injury attorney that does product liability. It might be possible for her to recover; however, it's best to speak with a lawyer (and usually to hire them if you want the best outcome). Most personal injury lawyers get paid only if you receive a settlement; you don't... View More
Can she keep me from entering my home that I and my brother live in. My dad and step mom lived in my home for 7 years until dad passed a week ago. I have given stepmom 30 days to move instead of 3 days. She called police and police said I can't enter my home.
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