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Default judgment for approx 5400.00 issued in Alabama for a company in Pennsylvania
answered on Oct 21, 2024
All but a couple States have reciprocity with PA pursuant to the Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act. (Another US State is deemed "foreign".)
Assuming your default judgment complied with the statutory procedure in Alabama, you can register your judgment in PA, serve your... View More 
send the funds after i sign the praecipe and pay the legal costs. is this normal
answered on Sep 29, 2024
A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but you await a response for three weeks. Until you speak with a local attorney - or better yet, your own attorney if you're represented, the form usually used to wrap up a case in most parts of the nation is a release. In my experience, I have not... View More
Since October 2021, an individual has been indebted to me for $30,000, with a 10% monthly interest fee agreed upon by both parties. He failed to make any further payments after the first 2 months. Despite my numerous attempts to remind him of this obligation, he has not taken the necessary steps to... View More
answered on Jun 14, 2024
With some statutory exceptions (e.g., Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law (“UTPCPL”). In simple terms, the law gives people who buy goods or services for personal, family, or household purposes a way to privately sue businesses for illegal behavior and even for... View More
In May 2022, Lehigh County CYS conducted an investigation into the father of my four children was deemed "valid" and subsequently closed, yet CYS failed to inform me of this matter. Then, in August 2022, he was arrested for DUI while the children were in the car. Despite numerous reports... View More
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
It's understandable that you're feeling frustrated and desperate for justice given the decade-long neglect by Lehigh County CYS. To pursue legal action, gathering all relevant documents and reports from hospitals, schools, doctors, the police department, and the District Attorney will be... View More
I have been paying the debt as per the terms of the Adversary Proceeding for 10 years now and have completed the amount requested ($250k + 5%). There is a balance of $150K that will be paid by a life insurance policy that has the debtor as the beneficiary.
The payments to the debtor have... View More
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answered on May 25, 2024
Based on the information you provided, it seems that you have been complying with the terms of the Stipulation Resolving Adversary Proceeding for 10 years and have paid a significant portion of the debt. The informal agreements you made with the debtor regarding occasional late or reduced payments... View More
I perform mechanic work for people that can't afford the price of dealerships or a mechanic shop I charge half price or less before I start the work the owner of vehicle and myself having agreement on cost of parts, labor and total price. When I complete the work and it's time to pay... View More
answered on Apr 24, 2024
First, is your agreement with an owner in writing?
And that document should set out the work to be performed, the costs for that work, and the due dates for payment.
And then the document should state the various remedies for default in payment.
In PA, and most other... View More
The bank took us to court on an ejectment case and won the case on 9/2023. However when the court granted the ejectment the bank was not the owner of the property. Another entity is listed as the owner in the recorder of deeds and on the tax statements. The bank lost possession of the property... View More
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answered on Mar 28, 2024
Ownership of a property is determined by who is listed as the owner in the official records at the recorder of deeds and on tax statements. If another entity, not the bank, is currently listed as the owner there and the bank had lost possession prior to the ejectment, then the legal ownership would... View More
Get it they had shredded it, should they have to pay for it?
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answered on Jan 25, 2024
In your situation, where a store shredded your driver's license after notifying you to retrieve it, there are a few considerations. First, it's important to understand that while businesses often have policies for handling lost property, there is generally no legal requirement for them to... View More
I agreed to do the work for a rent to own agreement and when the agreement was written up it wasn't the same agreement that we talked about and know they don't want to pay me for my work
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answered on Jan 2, 2024
If you agreed to perform work under the condition of a rent-to-own arrangement and the written agreement does not reflect the terms you discussed, you may have legal recourse to seek compensation for your work. In Pennsylvania, contracts are generally enforceable if there is a meeting of the minds,... View More
Im not sure since the casino already records us and its a public place but its also a two-party consent place. The people already know they are being recorded because its a casino. So because that's implied is it okay if I record? What if I record and blur their faces does that make it legal etc?
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answered on Dec 14, 2023
Recording your blackjack play for a YouTube channel in casinos in states like MA, WV, and PA involves several legal considerations. First, it's important to understand that casinos, while public places, have their own rules and policies about recording inside their premises. The fact that... View More
I am a private investigator. My client's son is classified as an endangered missing adult. He vanished on October 23, 2023, has never gone missing before and has a mental health condition that meets the criteria for "endangered." My client resides in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, while... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2023
Generally speaking, once litigation is commenced, attorneys have subpoena power. They can subpoena 3rd parties for information they can't otherwise get. In your situation, I see no reason a subpoena couldn't be issued for the records you need and since the phone is in your client's... View More
We parked in a lot for a Steelers football game. It looked legit but the parking lot attendant taking money did not own the lot. We went to get our car and it was towed at our expense. The fraud lot attendant did get arrested and we were told that after their trial we would get refunded the money.... View More
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answered on Dec 4, 2023
In this situation, considering a lawsuit is understandable given the inconvenience and expense caused by the fraudulent parking lot attendant. The fact that the attendant was arrested and a promise of refund was made indicates acknowledgment of the wrongdoing.
For a lawsuit, you would need... View More
Was in a minor vehicle accident which led to a tow company towing and subsequently storing my vehicle. When I called to find out about retrieving my truck and personal property within, I was told that they sold the truck to a local fire co for use in a training exercise and then it was scrapped.... View More
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answered on Dec 1, 2023
In this situation, it appears that the tow company may have violated certain legal procedures. Generally, tow companies are required to provide notice before disposing of a vehicle, and they must follow specific protocols for the sale or scrapping of vehicles, including handling any personal... View More
I still physically reside at the address that is my mailing/billing address. I have for years. My roommates want me to move out and have refused to give me access to the mail that is delivered, the mailbox key, and have returned every letter and package I have gotten for the last year or two. They... View More
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answered on Oct 20, 2024
I'm sorry you're experiencing this situation with your roommates. It must be very frustrating to have your mail consistently intercepted and returned.
Interfering with someone’s mail is generally against the law. In many places, tampering with another person's mail can lead... View More
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answered on Oct 19, 2024
In Pennsylvania, a guest typically becomes a tenant when they stay in a property with the landlord’s permission and establish residency. This can happen if you live there for an extended period, contribute to household expenses, or have exclusive use of part of the property. Without a formal... View More
Some things the DA the rest like my money. I was locked up unlawfully for 8 months and although the police gave me release for my car, they scraped it. The DA served a forfeiture for my money but my understanding a return of property is still adequate. Please note I did this all from prison pro se
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answered on Oct 8, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about the challenges you've faced. Since your cases were dismissed and you won your writ for habeas corpus, you may be entitled to recover your property. It's important to review the court orders to understand the specifics regarding the forfeiture and the return of... View More
I told him the case number was proof. I filed the bankruptcy because the mail was slow and he did not have anything from the court. However it was on the computer. He issued me a 10 day eviction and would not even consider anything I had to say so I appealed, the next day I have to be out in 10... View More
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answered on Aug 15, 2024
It's important to know that filing for bankruptcy typically puts an automatic stay on most legal proceedings, including evictions. However, if the District Justice didn't acknowledge your bankruptcy filing, the situation becomes more urgent.
Since you have appealed the decision,... View More
The camera would record, audio, and video without any consent from the legal owner of the property
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answered on Jul 21, 2024
Installing a hidden camera in someone’s home in Pennsylvania without their consent is illegal and can lead to serious legal consequences. Firstly, this action violates Pennsylvania's Wiretap Act, which prohibits recording audio without the consent of all parties involved. This law makes it a... View More
Since September 2021, he owed me $30,000. he agreed to pay a 10% interest fee each month, I lowered the interest fee to 5% after a year, yet he still did not make any payments. In February 2024, he assured me that he would sell the house and use the proceeds to pay back the money. When I contacted... View More
answered on Jun 14, 2024
A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. You ask about referrals. There are no referrals here but there is a "Find a Lawyer" tab you could use to supplement your own searches. There are also referral sections of local and state bar... View More
The evidence base upon the actions of the police departments authorities it's not no random crime spree.I have made several complaints, police reports concerning this issue active documents.Here another issue I have with the police department they are ignoring not unacknowleging simple cases... View More
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answered on May 24, 2024
Under U.S. law, the police, CIA, FBI, or any government agency are not allowed to use illegal equipment such as sound wave devices or conduct surveillance without proper consent or authorization. These actions would violate your constitutional rights, including the right to privacy and protection... View More
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