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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Contracts for Arkansas on
Q: Can I make Kia reimburse me?

I was part of the class action lawsuit/settlement agreement with KIA motors. The settlement stated that if certain models met all the qualifications, that our engines could be replaced for free. My car met those qualifications after a catastrophic engine failure 30 miles after purchasing the car.... View More

Adam Savett
Adam Savett
answered on Oct 2, 2024

There are at least two class action settlements involving allegedly defective Kia engines.

Since your question doesn't specify what model Kia you had issues with, or which class action you believe that you participated in, I can't fully answer your question.

The first, In...
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3 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy, Contracts, Foreclosure, Personal Injury and Identity Theft for Arkansas on
Q: How would I go about finding out if someone has married me without me knowing and also taken power of attorney over me

If someone is using my name and social how would I find out how it's being/been used

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answered on Feb 4, 2024

If you suspect that someone may have married you without your knowledge and obtained power of attorney over you using your name and social security number, it's essential to take immediate action. First, gather any available documents or information related to these concerns. Reach out to your... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Civil Litigation for Arkansas on
Q: I was served a summons and a complaint. I responded and filed with court and gave Plaintiff attorney copy.

Three months later Plaintiff attorney filed Request for admissions via E-flexed with court. He Certified he also E-Flexed me. I am not attorney and have no way to receive an E-Flex. Then three months later I received a copy of request for admissions, request for summary judgment and brief in... View More

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answered on Jan 1, 2024

In this situation, it's essential to respond accurately and timely to the request for admissions and the motion for summary judgment. Do not admit to any statements you believe are incorrect. If the admissions contain false or inaccurate statements, you should specifically deny those... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Collections and Small Claims for Arkansas on
Q: If I sold my camper to my brother-in-law and he has not made the payments in 2 months can I repossess it?
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answered on Sep 11, 2023

n most cases, you will need to provide written notice to your brother-in-law, notifying him of the default and giving him an opportunity to make the overdue payments within a specified period. If this fails to resolve the issue, you may need to pursue legal procedures, such as filing a replevin... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Libel & Slander, Contracts and Employment Law for Arkansas on
Q: I need a lawyer to respond to me now about Hurricane express there are trying to charge me for a accident and a swift

A swift driver hit me in the back

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 2, 2023

A New Mexico attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Your insurance company should defend you - it isn't clear why you're being charged. You could reach out to attorneys to try to arrange a free initial consult. If you have a copy of the police report,... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Arkansas on
Q: If I have the tirle to a vehicle in my posession, does that make the vehicle mine?

My friend left me the title to his motorcycle before he went to prison. Does that make the vehicle mine?

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answered on Aug 24, 2023

Possessing the title to a vehicle does not necessarily make the vehicle legally yours. The title is a document that establishes ownership of the vehicle, but ownership is determined by the name listed on the title and any applicable laws regarding ownership transfers.

If your friend left...
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Q: Are items left in a self storage unit by unit owners and tenant of unit legal too take possession of?

Items that have been left behind in a self storage facility by the renters of the facility unit and by the owners of the unit for a certain amount of time or for a lengthy amount of time let's say is it considered abandoned property and there for the finder of the property to take possession... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Feb 2, 2023

No. As long as rent is current, the length of time the property is stored is irrelevant.

On the other hand, if rent hasn’t been paid, the self-storage facility has the right—after giving written notice to the renter—to auction the contents off to pay the rent.

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Employment Law for Arkansas on
Q: Hello, I was laid off about 5 months ago and my employment contract included 12 months of severance in exchange for a

release and agreeing to non-compete and non-solicitation terms, which are all straightforward. The company is struggling and is telling me they can't afford to honor the contracted severance payments any longer, which are supposed to continue for 7 more months. I'm not aware of them... View More

Rhiannon Herbert
Rhiannon Herbert
answered on Nov 22, 2022

You should contact an Arkansas employment attorney to have your separation agreement reviewed. If your employer promised to pay you a certain amount of money in your separation agreement that they are now refusing to or unable to pay, you may have a claim against your employer for breach of... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Criminal Law, Real Estate Law and Energy, Oil and Gas for Arkansas on
Q: Where's the best place to find a loophole in life and law that is fair?

How are loopholes discovered?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 7, 2024

There is no universal answer. "Loopholes" are usually exclusions or exemptions in certain regulations that people take advantage of - but they tend to be situation-specific. One way to discover them is to research statutes, or to consult with attorneys who practice in that given area. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Employment Law, Government Contracts and Military Law for Arkansas on
Q: My 19 YO son enlisted in the Army. He signed papers for 4 years active duty. Has not passed AVAB yet. What can he do?

My 19 year old son enlisted in the Army. He signed papers for 4 years active duty, 4 years reserves. He hasn’t even passed the ASVAB yet. His recruiter is awful and won’t answer phone calls or texts most of the time. He has my son going to a 3 week study class to help him score better on the... View More

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answered on Oct 6, 2024

Your son still has some options, even after signing his enlistment contract. Since he hasn’t passed the ASVAB yet, he hasn’t fully qualified for service, and this may give him some flexibility. He could work with his recruiter or someone higher up to explore if there’s a possibility to delay... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Employment Law, Personal Injury and Civil Rights for Arkansas on
Q: Where did the individuals of the 401k's go? Transamerica said all accounts closed and transfered in 2010, but no info.
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answered on Feb 24, 2024

If Transamerica stated that all accounts were closed and transferred in 2010 without providing further information, it's essential to take steps to gather more details about the status of your 401k accounts. Start by reaching out to Transamerica directly to request specific records or... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Real Estate Law for Arkansas on
Q: Is there a way to get out of my lease at the time I was verbally told I would?

I live in arkansas, and my apartment complex got my lease end date wrong on the lease, but almost correct on my welcome letter. I was told that since no 7 month lease choice was available, to just choose the 8 month lease and they would fix it on their end. Now they are telling me that they can... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 16, 2023

An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It may have remained open because it was overlooked in the posted categories - you could repost and add "Landlord-Tenant" as a category for better chances of a response. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Gov & Administrative Law for Arkansas on
Q: How can you sell a car without a title in Arkansas
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 24, 2023

An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It could depend on why the seller doesn't have a title - is it a minor matter of replacing a lost title, or more substantial issue of title legitimately being in someone else's name. A starting point... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Employment Law and Education Law for Arkansas on
Q: Am I required to supervise students off contracted time for free.

My principal stated that all certified staff are required to come in before our contracted hours and stay afterwards to supervise students for free. She also says that if we don’t, we will be written up for insubordination and that those of us with second jobs would have to make other... View More

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answered on Sep 7, 2022

Thanks and no you are not required to work more than the time you are contracted for. Working off the clock is illegal in Arkansas.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Communications Law for Arkansas on
Q: what do you need to become a lawyer?

what is all the steps to becoming a lawyer

W. Whitfield Hyman
W. Whitfield Hyman
answered on Sep 21, 2021

1. Graduate High School or earn a GED.

2. Earn a bachelor’s degree in anything from a college. Takes about 4 years.

3. Take the LSAT while in college (maybe they allow other tests now I’m not sure).

4. Complete law school (3 years).

5. Pass the bar exam in the...
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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Education Law and Employment Law for Arkansas on
Q: Can a school district prevent you from teaching for the next school year if you request release from your contract?

I had signed my contract in May after the district said they would take it as a resignation for anyone that did not turn in a signed contract by the end of May 2021. I have kids to support so out of fear of unemployment I signed the contract. There were teachers resigning left and right. The... View More

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answered on Sep 20, 2021

Thanks and you should speak to an Arkansas employment and education law attorney. The Arkansas Teacher Fair Dismissal Act does provide some protections to teachers, and many districts will release teachers from their contracts under circumstances similar to the ones you identified. By working... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Civil Litigation for Arkansas on
Q: I am be sued by a woman in Cleburne County for 20k of horse boarding. She took my horse from Wi without my permission,

She got caught forging my signature on the horses registration papers. Now she's sueing me for 20k for the 2 years she's had my horse. What kind of attorney do i need

James E Hensley Jr
James E Hensley Jr
answered on Apr 15, 2021

Get a lawyer who will answer your calls even on weekends. You will probably owe her some money and she wants to keep the horse instead of taking payment. My cousin is one of the top trainers in the mid-south. Her fee is $375 per month per horse. That would come to around $9,000 in your case. Since... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for Arkansas on
Q: If I purchase an apartment building, do I have to honor any existing lease agreement in effect or can Impose my own.

Im buying a property with tenants that still have several months left in the previous owners lease agreement. Can I void that agreement with my own, or do I have to honor all the parameters of the previous owners lease?

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answered on Dec 15, 2020

As the new owner, you will be required to honor the existing lease agreements. Review the existing lease agreements. They may contain language which will enable you to terminate them early. If they don't, then you will likely be required to honor them until the end of the lease term.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Contracts, Land Use & Zoning and Real Estate Law for Arkansas on
Q: If my Mother and I purchased a piece of property can the original owner sell it again if I hold the original Deed?

My Mother and I purchased a piece of property from a friend of my Mothers that was getting older in age. This lady signed all of the necessary paperwork and we had everything properly notorized and dated. Now 2 years later this lady has sold the same piece of property to somebody else. Is this... View More

Paul Dumas
Paul Dumas
answered on Nov 18, 2020

Assuming everything in your question is factually correct, the answer would most likely depend on whether, and when, you filed your deed of record with the Circuit Clerk of the county where the property is located. If Your deed was not filed prior to the 2nd conveyance your deed may no longer be... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Contracts and Landlord - Tenant for Arkansas on
Q: Is my automatic lease renewal valid if I have no automatic renewal clause on my lease and no renewal notice was given?

My landlord tells me I will lose my security deposit for breaking my lease. My initial lease term was 12 months and he says my lease automatically renewed, however there is nothing in my lease stating that it will automatically renew, in fact it gives no direction for what happens when my lease... View More

Dustin A. Duke
Dustin A. Duke
answered on Nov 1, 2020

Without seeing your lease and the exact language of the lease I cannot offer specifics. However, generally once your lease term expires, unless there is a specific clause to the contrary, your tenancy becomes month to month. At that point, either you or your landlord can end your tenancy by... View More

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