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I took an individual to a concert and paid for a ticket for them, offering to pay for this ticket. This person verbally agreed to pay me back, and was unaware of the ticket price when being bought. A week later we ended things between us and I demanded the payment back, to which over text message... View More 
answered on Nov 19, 2024
You'd have a valid claim if "offering to pay for this ticket" means that from the git-go, it was an agreement for you to obtain the ticket on the condition he/she pay you back for it. If "offering to pay for this ticket" means making a gift of the ticket, you would not... View More
I was treated by a dentist who I asked for a second opinion about a cavity under one tooth of a three piece bridge. He took x-rays and confirmed there was one.
I had the bridge removed only to find there was no cavity. I asked the office manager who carries their liability coverage and was... View More
answered on Nov 15, 2024
An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. The short answer to your question is that it could be malpractice, based on a textbook analysis. But from a PRACTICAL standpoint, if the dentist was not unreasonable in interpretation of the x-rays, if they handled... View More
I purchased a product from a business and never received the product. It has been over a year and a half and the project is not completed. We had a verbal agreement
answered on Nov 15, 2024
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. An attorney who handles civil litigation, contracts, or general business matters should be able to handle something like this. You could first send the company a brief letter asking where the product is, and what their... View More
I am a retired educator and want to transfer my 403b to an IRA, but I am also considering opening up an Airbnb.
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answered on Nov 14, 2024
Yes both a traditional IRA and Roth IRA are exempt from creditors claims. You can see the Texas Property code section 42.0021 which covers both qualified tax deferred plans and subsection (a)(5) specifically names Roth IRA’s as an included plan. There are a variety of savings plans covered in Texas.
I sold my home. Three weeks later I received a letter from the title company saying that a lien has been placed on my former home from a credit card debt. They also stated I was responsible for taking care of it. I was unaware of the impending lien. From a moral standpoint I know I should pay it... View More
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answered on Nov 12, 2024
The debt had to become a judgment before it could be used as a lien. Remember getting sued? You may be able to set aside the judgment, but you would still be possibly owing the debt. Apparently noone recorded the deed you signed until after the lien attached. If you signed a warranty deed,... View More
Specifically, do the onboard shops follow the laws of the ship's flag state, the laws of the cruise company's home country, the local laws of the port of call, or another jurisdiction?
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answered on Nov 12, 2024
In summary, onboard shops and stores on cruise ships typically follow the laws of the ship's flag state, but U.S. laws apply when the ship is within U.S. territorial waters or under specific international agreements.
Sales on cruise ships are primarily regulated by the laws of the... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2024
If you owe the debt, the best way to address it is to pay the debt.
If you paid the debt, or a portion of the debt, the best way to address it is by filing an answer specifically listing each payment you made by date, amount, and method of payment, and then appearing at trial with proof of... View More
Witness to shootout between patron n police clerk failed to tell 911 there was a gun until after the patron was killed by police in front of me
answered on Nov 11, 2024
Under Georgia law, there can be no recovery for emotional distress unless you also suffered a physical injury. Georgia has what is known as the Impact Rule. This Rule provides that in order for a person to recover for emotional distress, there must be (1) a physical impact to the victim, (2) the... View More
I bailed out was told by county clerk i had no case after going to court, fast forward 2-3 years no notice i get pulled over arrested and had to post bail again, $9000 and $7000, lose my job due to arrest, find 2 jobs after but cannot pass background check. Kost all my benefits, license because I... View More
answered on Nov 9, 2024
Yes you can. You have remedies available under state and federal law, and I urge you to take advantage of them. You'll need a competent lawyer with the education, training and experience necessary to properly represent your interests. S/he should be a lawyer for the people, who seek to protect... View More
I need to file a motion for a new trial based on the based on the fact that the plaintiff attorney went off the rails and closing arguments and called me a con man
answered on Nov 8, 2024
The Court is unlikely to have a template form for that - but to be certain, ask the Clerk's Office and/or search for all online forms provided by the Clerk of Courts for the 19th Judicial Circuit of Florida. I'd be surprised if they have a motion for new trial form. Your best bet is to... View More
Is this negligence? I called Medics after the Transit center didnt, I was abandoned by representative who was driving the paratransit buses. Once.medics arrived, they performed a series of test, I was then transported by ambulance in which I was hospital with symptoms of a stroke. The public... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2024
An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal. It looks like you're basing your claim on a breakdown in the services of a public carrier, necessitating the need for EMT response?? It sounds like it would be a weak case. This is... View More
missclassification, breach of contract, fraud, unpaid wages this is for Dallas, Texas
answered on Nov 7, 2024
For arbitrations hosted by large entities such as the American Arbitration Association, your matter is probably assigned an Arbitrator and a Case Administrator. The Case Administrator may be able to provide you with guidance regarding location of hearing, scheduling/adjournments, format for... View More
missclassification, breach of contract, fraud, unpaid wages this is for Dallas, Texas
answered on Nov 5, 2024
An arbitration proceeding is very much like a trial. If you have no clue on what is needed, it is extremely important that you hire a competent attorney with experience in arbitration proceedings to represent you to present your evidence, witnesses, and arguments in a persuasive manner and in... View More
Daughter works for an abuse shelter. Her car was backed into and damaged while parked in company parking lot as she was working on the clock. An abuse shelter resident reported hitting the car. Shelter resident says they just recently got driver license back, but has no auto insurance. Suggested... View More
answered on Nov 4, 2024
In that scenario, the company running the shelter would not be liable for the vehicle damage unless it was somehow foreseeable to the company staff that allowing the resident to drive in the parking lot would create a risk of damage - for example, if the resident had a bad traffic record that... View More
I 100% supported everything financially and have endured debt on it and still to this day pay it
We are not together anymore and the plan was if she wins debt is owed back to me
That was a verbal agreement but I’m afraid since our fallout in the relationship she will not pay... View More
answered on Nov 2, 2024
Putting the agreement on paper will be helpful, because if you have to sue her the written agreement should make it a breeze for you to win your case. However, the written agreement itself does nothing to make her pay up - making her pay will require her voluntary compliance or else a court... View More
He missed the deadline to file the appeal and will not contact me giving me any further information or case records I do not have a final order and the case has already went to appeals on the mothers request what do I tell the appeal court my attorney list the wrong contact information and I have... View More
answered on Oct 31, 2024
Not all lawyers handle appeals. You need to contact an attorney who practices in the area of civil appellate law and bring them a copy of the trial court order you want to appeal. There is a time limit from when the order was signed for you to appeal, so acting promptly is strongly recommended.... View More
The car was bought for 45,000, with her contributing 30,000 and me contributing 15,000. Now that we've broken up, I intend to sell the car. However, since the car was originally purchased primarily for her work needs and still requires its use, we decided that she would keep the car and sell... View More
answered on Oct 29, 2024
Since there is no written agreement between you and your ex as to its current value, percentage ownership interests, usage, and what is to take place with the vehicle in the event you and your ex break up, you are in a grey area - since there is no right or wrong answer to your question.... View More
I have worked for this business for 29 years took nine months to sell and that time I worked way more hours and couldn’t take off for anything now he says that they’re probably only $20,000 to give me
answered on Oct 26, 2024
In general, under Missouri law, contracts may be oral. In general, it is easier to enforce written contracts because if both sides sign, the terms are those of the document. There is an exception to the rule. Certain contracts must be in writing. It’s called the “statute of frauds”.... View More
For the last several months my downstairs neighbor has caused nuisance by shouting at her dog, other people, really anything. She is loud and obscene, cussing in every other word and often picking fights with people especially if her dog chases after their pet. I and several other tenants have... View More
answered on Oct 23, 2024
Have you spoken to the tenant directly? Do that first. You can also write to her so that there is documentation. Write to your landlord as well, to document attempts to resolve the issue prior to filing any lawsuit. If no action is taken, some townships or counties allow a tenant to escrow rent if... View More
Both our names are on the mortgage and the title as of 3 years ago when he suggested we refinance the mortgage at a lower interest rate. Prior to that, it had been in my name only since 2004 when my husband died.
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answered on Oct 22, 2024
This situation will require a consultation with an experienced civil litigation attorney to sort through all this. You should expect to pay for about 1/2 an hour of attorney time to obtain the advice and best way to proceed. Pick the best attorney you can find and remember one rule: a good... View More
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