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20 years ago, my nephew was involved with two others in taking a 12-pack of beer, and he went to prison because the others implicated him. A year ago, the state demanded $20,000 restitution, despite the time passed, and he has already paid $10,000. They placed a lien on his house and advised him to... View More 
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answered on May 14, 2025
Your nephew should start by requesting a clear explanation in writing from the state about why the restitution demand was made after 20 years, especially since part of it has already been paid. This will help him understand if the claim is legally valid or if there might have been a mistake or... View More
The letter was from a lawyer and they will get me for damages, court costs and attorney fees?
answered on Mar 29, 2024
A Utah attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. One option could be to review the letter and your original case documents with a Utah attorney. Without knowing more, it's possible your case could be frivolous; it's also possible your case could have... View More
I want to pay the full debt I owe but their attorney does not want to send me a written agreement in Utah. The attorney I had a meeting with told me to send an email and that would be sufficient enough evidence to our agreement is that correct ? In the case that it sufficient enough what should... View More
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answered on Mar 13, 2024
If the attorney is not willing to provide a written agreement, that is concerning. While an email can serve as evidence of an agreement, it's always best to have a formal written contract when dealing with debt repayment to protect your interests. Here's how I would proceed:
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I owe a debt about $1703 it is mine it’s for a credit card. I called and they transferred me to their lawyer because I am in the process of being sued and I’ve had that confirmed as true. The lawyer I spoke to said if I didn’t pay within today or by Friday they would add $350 more into my... View More
answered on Mar 11, 2024
That you've "confirmed as true" that you're in the process of being true means to me that there is a pending, actual Complaint pending in a Utah court of record against you.
While it is usually viable to deal directly with the holder of a defaulted account, or its... View More
I got a loan for my son and the dealership was supposed to put the title in both our names but they only put it in his name now he is not making the payments. So I have the loan and he has the truck.
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answered on Sep 5, 2023
Certainly, in Utah, if you have taken out a car loan on behalf of someone else, and they are not making the agreed-upon payments, you have the option to file a small claims case. It's essential to first attempt to communicate and resolve the issue informally. Reviewing the loan agreement, if... View More
evictions case from 2013, started receiving notices for the first time towards end of July 2021, all 3 summons were signed by 1 of 3 defendants but another defendant was not informed (to the best of my knowledge) garnished wages for a total amount between now 2 defendants unknown how much each will... View More
answered on Sep 21, 2021
A Utah attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. You present a number of issues to sort out, and it's possible you might benefit from an attorney who has insight into a number of the different areas (such as L-T) you describe. In terms of your immediate needs, a... View More
answered on May 10, 2021
Title is legal ownership of a piece of real estate. Unless he was placed on title in error, or through fraud, your boyfriend currently owns a portion of the real estate. The only way to remove him in that case would be to get his signature on a deed releasing his interest to you, or if he refuses,... View More
Is there such thing as a 215.78 % annual percentage rate? Really high?
answered on Mar 11, 2021
If you want to sue someone on your own, you can go to your local justice court. This is called a "Small Claims" court. The court will have a maximum amount of damages you can sue for. You might sue for the money back you already paid if they improperly repossessed your car. Or you might... View More
I paid rent on the 15 I was locked out and my room was broke into everything taken from it along with my safe broke open and emptied I had a dead bolt that only I had the key to. What cAn I do if I had no lease but te ts from roommate that renterd to me that contain rental agree ments and video of... View More
answered on Nov 9, 2020
If you can't afford an attorney, go to www.utahlegalservices.org. They will represent you if you qualify.
Once the police choose to back out of the situation, your only option is to sue the landlord.
answered on Aug 29, 2020
A Utah attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. There wasn't a question here, but if you are interested in using small claims courts, most unified statewide court systems include online resources for small claims court. Their resources for the public generally... View More
My CHOICE Home warranty (CHW) policy covers my HVAC
CHW sent a technician to evaluate my HVAC problem
CHW denied my claim:
“It has been determined that there is a restriction in the refrigerant line of the HVAC system. This contamination of the sealed system is the result... View More
answered on Aug 12, 2019
Lawyers are very intelligent and highly trained professionals--but we are not soothsayers; nor do we do crystal balls. Therefore, I am constrained by a fundamental law of the universe (no one can tell the future) and unable to opine on your current dilemma. The only way you can bee 100% sure if you... View More
A person in another state buys a product from me he called me telling me it was damaged I asked him to take a photo and text it to me so I could help him with a replacement he refused then told me he wished he would have bought a cheaper one at Walmart and told me to send him a shipping label so he... View More
answered on Aug 13, 2019
No, this is illegal. He has breached his contract. The contract was made when he purchased the product. If you want recovery, you can sue in small claims for the price of the product and service fees. It may not be worth your time, but you have a cause of action.
I am now trying to buy a house but they say I'm in a contact for 8 more months. I've lived here 1.5 years after the initial contact was complete. Is this legal? Is this something I can fight in court or is it something I more than likely will lose. They want 3 months rent for fees.
answered on Jan 10, 2019
Contracts with auto-renewals are valid. It cuts both ways, if you didn't want to move they couldn't terminate the contract for another year.
More common than the auto renewal contract is the one that goes a month to month after the expiration of the initial term.
I am... View More
I already knew the problem and just wanted an idea of how much it would cost. I left and returned and decided it was to much so i wanted my car and to leave. So, he wrote me a bill for diagnostics and i told him i already knew what was wrong, i didn't want the diagnostic. He said it was in the... View More
answered on Aug 28, 2018
I am sorry, but there is not much you can do legally. Offensive speech is free speech. There are such claims as "intentional infliction of emotional distress" and "negligent infliction of emotional distress" but his conduct would not rise to that level.
If he had... View More
We bought a 6 month old puppy through KSL classifieds two months ago. We took her in to be spayed two weeks later and learned that she had a severe bladder infection along with blatter stones and crystals. The cost of diagnosis and treatment exceeded the cost of the puppy. On top of that, we... View More
answered on Jun 8, 2018
Hi,
I am sorry for your situation. Utah is a buyer beware state. There are some enhanced duties if the seller is a "merchant" meaning that they do this for their profession, but unless he actively hid it from you or represented that the puppy definitely did not have eptopic... View More
I bought a dog 2 months ago and now the lady that sold me the dog is saying that she wants him back and is saying legally the dog is still hers. I paid $500.00 for the dog and I have a bank statement saying I sent her the money. Can she’s call the cops and come after me?
answered on Mar 15, 2018
Animals are property. And I guess technically would fall under the "statute of frauds" that states that goods sold over $500 need a written contract in order to be enforceable. Was there a contract or some type of writing generated for the sale of the dog? Or was it a cash deal of... View More
My now ex-girlfriend decided to bring a hedgehog to my house. she lives in Missouri. it's been about 2 months and still doesn't know when she is coming back for him. I love him and have grown a strong bond for him. is there a way i can gain legal ownership of this hedgehog?
answered on Feb 3, 2018
This is an Animal law question, not a criminal law question. Contact an attorney in that specialty.
I paid $1000 for a diamond wedding ring from Zales. We were in a desperate situation and needed cash fast. We looked into Pawning the ring but they said it was only worth $100 and that they could only sell it for $300 at most. They told us we were lied to about the value from where it was... View More
answered on Jun 30, 2017
Hi,
First off, let me say I am sorry for the situation. This can be extremely frustrating especially if there is sentimental value attached to the item.
I am assuming you sold the ring rather than pawned it (you got a loan from them using the ring as collateral). If that is the... View More
answered on Jun 15, 2017
This is a landlord/tennant issue and not a criminal defense issue, so unfortunately I don't know.
I have 9 days before they suspend my driving privilege for a accident I had with no insurance. if I FILE BEFORE THE DATE CAN IT SAVE MY DR FROM BEING TAKEN?
answered on Apr 27, 2017
Yes. Even if you file bankruptcy after your license has been suspended, you can have it reinstated immediately upon filing bankruptcy and taking written verification to the appropriate office. In my experience, the Utah Driver License Division is very familiar with the fact that the federal... View More
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