My husband was set to inherit the house that we live in unfortunately he passed away and now my in-laws are trying to kick me out on the streets with absolutely nothing they also took my car away the one that they gave my husband and I when he was alive. What are my rights? What am I entitled to?
answered on Jul 20, 2023
First and foremost, I'm so sorry for your loss. Dealing with property and inheritance issues after the death of a spouse can be complex and emotionally taxing. Please note that while I can provide some general guidance on this issue, it's essential to consult with an attorney who can give... View More 
My landlord was a drug investigator and he did his own investigation allegedly conducting three trash pulls to obtain a bogus warrant to search my home and evict me. He then refused to return the rent I had paid ahead of time or my deposit. I left in December and was paid until February and I had a... View More
answered on Jun 23, 2023
If you were sued and served with the summons and petition or it was posted, then you would have had an opportunity to show up at court and argue that you didn’t breach the lease. From your post, it’s not clear what happened. If you lost the case and the judgment is final then I don’t know... View More
They said that a company called cash net was going to sue me for breach of contract for a loan from April 12, 2012. And that I was going to be sent a summons to go to court. What is the statue limitations for something like this? Is this company a scam?
I checked casenet , there is nothing.... View More
answered on Jun 5, 2023
Either it is a scam or you have already been sued and United Firm saw the information on the public docket and therefore mailed you a letter. I wouldn't recommend dealing with any random mediation company at this point. An attorney would need to assess the situation, but the statute of... View More
I was asking my scammer lives in the us but lives in another state but can u sue a scammer I've been told by a another attorney that it would have to be civil lawsuit. it happened in august of 2018 and they said the statue has likely ran out in the state of Missouri. they said missouri has... View More
answered on Sep 18, 2022
The statute of limitations would depend upon the cause of action, i.e., type of legal claim. If you wish to sue for fraud and if Missouri law governs, the you've got 5 years under Mo. Rev. Stat. 516.120(1), with the possibility for it to be extended dependin upon when the fraud was discovered.
I said to her I would give her this amount of money which is coming from an inheritance I was given. I decided not to give it to her. Now she is threatening to take it to court, and to pay her a lot more than what she asked for.
Now, I did use her car for many years and usually paid her.... View More
answered on Aug 3, 2022
She can sue you if she pays the filing fee. Whether she will prevails depends upon many factors. As the plaintiff she will be the burden of proof. She'll need to establish the essential elements of her claim. For example, in a suit for breach of contact she'd need to show that there... View More
There are no meters or anything owned by the city in the back yard. And my fence has been damaged.
answered on May 25, 2022
Generally, it would not be lawful for a city worker to enter your property without your permission, or to damage your fence. However, there are many circumstances where it is legal for them to enter your property - even against your direction. Having a meter is just one example where a city or... View More
Missouri- A friend was posted in the group Are we dating the same guy which is a newer Facebook group where women can post about men to warn other women. There were many comments about how he has cheated, lied, insists on not wearing condoms while telling girls he is exclusive and other not great... View More
answered on Aug 25, 2023
If the history posted is substantially true, then the person likely has no legal recourse.
After a car accident, I file a 3rd party claim against the at fault driver (insurance company agrees their insured is at fault). My vehicle is deemed a total loss and is grossly undervalued. The insurance company refuses to alter their offer and doesn't seem to understand the rarity of my... View More
answered on Jul 7, 2023
Missouri follows the "American Rule" regarding attorney's fees. In a lawsuit for negligence, you aren't entitled to attorney's fees.
I bought a house in January 2022, I was told the jacks, for the foundation repair in the basement that were installed prior to buying the house, were lifetime warranty by the company that installed them. I figured out a couple months ago the company that installed them in the early 2000’s is no... View More
answered on Jun 2, 2023
You should have an attorney review the contract and disclosure form to discuss whether any causes of action, such as violation of Missouri's consumer protection statute, the Merchandising Practices Act, might be worth pursining.
answered on May 23, 2023
A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Filing charges is generally the domain of county prosecutors. Banks are usually more interested in the value of the vehicle and remaining balance of the finance agreement. It would be best to consult with a local... View More
A collector tried to have me served for civil court but had an old address in the wrong county. That case has been canceled but they now have my correct address. When I originally hired the attorney there was no equity in my home. Since then the market has changed and there's to much equity... View More
answered on Apr 27, 2023
You should confer with an attorney about pursuing a lawsuit against the bankruptcy attorney. If what you state is accurate, and I have no reason to doubt it, his failure to file the bankruptcy case caused you damage. Plus, he took your money.
Unfortunately, his failure to file is not a... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2023
A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. In the most general sense that applies nationwide, briefing means a meeting. It usually involves giving information or instructions. That's a broad definition. If this is in the context of a Missouri statute... View More
I paid someone to help me move and they destroyed most of my belongings. There are also things missing.
answered on Dec 15, 2022
You have the right to file suit to recover your damages.
Back in 2018, I received financing from a company for a home improvement project. When the project was done, they billed me the remaining balance (which was less than what appears on the original contract). Beginning in June 2022, I have begun receiving phone calls saying I have an open balance.... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2022
The statute of limitations in Missouri for a written contract is 10 years. An oral contract has a 5-year SOL
I live in Missouri and before I pay the money I owe State Farm I want to be sure that they (or the judge) cannot either not turn it into the judge or the judge rule against it being satisfactory
answered on Apr 13, 2022
Any judge can rule against a motion but if you’ve satisfied the judgment and the plaintiff refuses to file a satisfaction then you are entitled to have it satisfied. So long as you can provide that you’ve paid it in full, including post-judgment interest and costs, I see no reason that you... View More
answered on Mar 13, 2022
I’m not sure what you mean about your landlord not entering evidence. So long as you are within the statute of limitations you may sue. Whether is makes sense to sue is the better question and will depend on many factors. Those factors include the merits of the potential case, whether you are... View More
I really need help and my attorney doesnt do anything. My ex is claiming terrible thing in writing about my minor child and filing false police reports against me to make me look bad to our judge. He and his wife are in contempt of several orders, my attorney wont bring the evidence.
Where... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2022
The St. Louis County Circuit Court’s webpage has some common forms online. A defamation petition is not common nor something that pro se litigants generally file and successfully litigate. For example, do you know the essential elements of a defamation cause of action in Missouri? The... View More
I will do my best to keep this brief yet concise. I have primary residential custody of 4 children who were the product of a previous marriage. I remarried and we live in Jackson County MO.The divorce and custody agreement were filed in Leavenworth County KS. There is an open child abuse... View More
answered on Jan 18, 2022
It’s unclear what relief you seek. Small claims court is only for money damages. Okay you seek injunctive relief, such as an order into remove the defamatory statements, you cannot get such relief in small claims court.
Whether you hire an attorney to sue will depend largely on whether... View More
Denied medical care after contracting covid due to the jails negligence and unsanitary conditions also bond set so high he can't get out $350,000 judge refuses to lower it and has yet to have been in front of a judge for a formal hearing or arraignment for his charges they held his arraignment... View More
answered on Jan 2, 2022
A person may file a Section 1983 suit concerning lack of medical care by filing the complaint himself or hiring an attorney to do so. Attorneys who file civil rights suits generally do so on a contingency basis but are particular as to which suits they will choose to undertake given the... View More
answered on Dec 20, 2021
I've been in practice for many years and have no idea. Perhaps if you provide some context you'll get a better answer.
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