You can try to work out a settlement with the plaintiff to make payment and get a dismissal. But get it in writing in a settlement agreement signed by plaintiff. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local attorney.
He wants to get the rest of his stuff and I was wondering what the time limit was on that
There is no time limit. If you don't let him get his things, he could file a police report against you for keeping it, and you could be charged. Or he could sue you. You could claim he abandoned it, and the court would then decide.
Will a simple statement (without a list of transactions) work? Or do they need the original agreement and list of transactions? This is for an unpaid credit card debt that was charged off and sold to Midland Credit. (Assume you're trying to fight it without filing bankruptcy please.)
If you filed for bankruptcy after the debt was incurred and you received a discharge, all that they need is your case number.
We called the cops and they said that since they have mail coming in we need to give them a 30 day eviction notice. They are not in the lease, they pay nothing no bills, we are struggling on paying our bills because they consume a lot. We help them find a job and they don’t clean. We didn’t... Read more »
As the police said, only a court-ordered eviction can get them out. Some courts allow a tenant to file an eviction to remove unwanted occupants. But other courts require the landlord to file the eviction. Call your local court to find out if you or your landlord must file the eviction, starting... Read more »
Value my damages. Has there been any lawsuits like this?
Hi there, I'm not sure what you're damages would look like without further information and evaluation. Feel free to use the Find A Lawyer button to discuss your options with a qualified civil attorney who can look at your employment contract.
Many attorneys on here, including... Read more »
Your brother should have an attorney review the situation and represent him if necessary.
they were saving up for an apartment together before they broke up this week. she wants to take it all but $200 of the $. but he bought her an iphone for $300-$400 she doesn't want to pay him back for it out of her share. she has threaten to bring the cops so they can make him give her all the... Read more »
The cops are unlikely to do anything. They certainly won't make him pay money. The aren't collection agents. That isn't what cops do. She would have to go to small claims court.
He was given most of the documents already.
He want proof of my EIN.
A talented family law attorney should be able to help you out. Let her attorney know that you already provided the requested documents.
The plaintiffs documents are false and I do not really want to use them but I don’t want add those to my answer. I haven’t referred to them at all in my answer but I want to add an original will, do I add it to my own as exhibit a or do I add it onto the plaintiffs as exhibit E?
Hi there, your question is a bit too complex to ask over this medium. A good probate attorney should be able to point you in the right direction.
In Ohio. I just received a wage garnishment from the court (which I was unaware of since it was back in 2017). Can I still try to make a payment with the creditor or will I have to go to court for my hearing to ask? The creditor was Attorney general. I don't have the money to pay this... Read more »
If you want to work it out with the Attorney General's representative, you better start discussing it with them. If you wait until court, they will probably just go for the garnishment and get it.
original dept 2014, charged off 2017. Not sure when it was sold but started receiving random calls in 2020. What be considered proof of debt? If proof of debt is provided, can they take you to court.
Ask them for proof of the debt. The FDCPA requires they provide this upon request. Many third party debt collectors don't have it and will give up.
I'm actually contacting you for my elderly Aunt. She has a neighbor that lives across the street who is a bad drunk/drug user who is always yelling and harassing her. She has called the police several times, but they have done nothing. I understand she might have to sue in civil court. Is... Read more »
Hi there, this is an attorney question-answer service. An attorney would need to know more about your aunt's situation and what the neighbor is doing. Please feel free to give a call to one of the attorneys listed here.
This is in Youngstown Ohio
You can go the typical route of eviction. File with your local municipal court.
The other driver was found at fault by his insurance company, his insurance company paid for the damages to my car, but now he is trying to sue me because my insurance company refused to pay for his damages due to it being his fault
Notify your insurer about the suit so that it will defend you. If he was at fault, you are not responsible for causing his damages, he was.
Drove 180 after talking with her about getting the dog she advertised for free then couple days later she demanding it back and gave me everything of the dog papers, toys, pool, leashes food. Trying to take me to court because she now wants it back. How is this legal to try taking dog back after... Read more »
Anybody can sue anyone for anything, including return of an animal, which is considered personal property. But to win in court, she would have to prove some breach of contract by you. If she files a lawsuit, you can go to the court hearing and explain your case. Or use the Find a Lawyer tab to... Read more »
There have been no upgrades, maintenance etc over the nine years I have done all upkeep myself. The home will need new carpet, drywall repairs and paint.
Unless the original signed lease specified otherwise, then when it expired, you became a month to month tenant, and either tenant or landlord can terminate that occupancy at the end of any month by giving 30 days written notice. Tenant is responsible to pay for any damages to the premises beyond... Read more »
You can call the health dept. They might order landlord to take action. But landlord might not do it. You can pay for an exterminator, and then ask landlord for reimbursement. But landlord probably won't pay, so can sue in small claims court. Or you can start paying your rent on time each... Read more »
I would need substantially more information to properly answer this. What was the nature of the promissory estopple? Why would you be unable to work for thirty years as a result of the breach of promise?
Leaky, molded hole in ceiling. Faulty wiring, rodent infestation
As a general answer: each city has its own rules about maintenance, in addition Ohio's statutory and common law requirements. Many tenants with apartment issues have found assistance with their city's code enforcement division, who can mandate changes to comply with the code. Other... Read more »
You can ask her again, and if she refuses, then file a police report for theft. If the possessions are yours, and not owned jointly by you and her, then she should give them back. After filing the report, depending on the value of the items, you may need to file suit for conversion in either the... Read more »
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
