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2 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law and Civil Litigation for Wyoming on
Q: Can I move a fence built on my property despite neighbor's claims?

I recently purchased a property in Sheridan County, WY, where an existing fence line was built further onto our side than the property title shows. The previous owner and neighbor signed an encroachment agreement stating that if the fence needed maintenance or repair, it would be moved to the... View More

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answered on Jun 3, 2025

The adjacent landowners have probably acquiesced to the present fence as the boundary. Hire a WY attorney to search both titles, looking for the common boundary in each title's legal descriptions, and any boundary line agreements. It is usually cheaper to defend a boundary dispute than to... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation for Wyoming on
Q: CAN I GET INTEREST ON MONEY THAT HAS BEEN IN THE CHEYENNE EVIDENCE/PROPERTY DEPARTMENT FOR 18 YEARS?

I WAS ARRESTED IN 2006 AND THEY KEPT MY PHONE AND $608 OF MY MONEY MY CASE WAS DISMISSED IN 2007 BUT THE PHONE AND THE MONEY WERE NOT RETURNED I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM CPD A YEAR AGO THAT THEY HAD MY PHONE I COULD GO GET IT FROM THE EVIDENCE DEPT I DID GO PICK IT UP AND IT WAS MY PHONE FROM 2006 I... View More

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answered on Feb 27, 2024

If you've recently discovered that the Cheyenne Evidence/Property Department is holding money of yours from an incident dating back to 2006, it's understandable to question whether you're entitled to interest on that amount over the years it was held. Generally, the policies... View More

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Q: Can a storage facility legally sell a motor vehicle that is in a storage unit at auction without a title to it.

I purchased a storage unit at auction that had a motorcycle in it. The storage facility does not have a title for it. They claim to have had a lien on the unit. I cannot find anything that was filed to the county clerks office about this storage unit going to be auctioned. I guess my question is... View More

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answered on Jan 23, 2024

In Wyoming, storage facilities can sell items in a storage unit, including motor vehicles, to satisfy a lien for unpaid storage fees. However, the process must comply with state laws regarding storage liens and auction procedures. Typically, this involves notifying the unit owner and advertising... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Contracts and Landlord - Tenant for Wyoming on
Q: Is it legal for a storage company to auction my unit with my motorcycle in it?

I have the title to my motorcycle, but a storage facility sold it along with the contents of my storage unit for non-payment. Do I still legally own my motorcycle because I still have the title? How can they sell it without a title?

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answered on Jan 21, 2024

In Wyoming, a storage company can legally auction the contents of a storage unit, including a motorcycle, for non-payment, provided they follow the state's lien laws and the terms of the storage agreement you signed. The fact that you hold the title to the motorcycle does not exempt it from... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Estate Planning and Probate for Wyoming on
Q: How can I ensure POD money is returned to me from my brother?

I am involved in a dispute where my brother is withholding POD (Payable on Death) money designated to be returned to me. The POD accounts are not part of my mother's estate. My brother believes my mom intended for the money to be split into thirds among siblings, but I have documentation... View More

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answered on Jun 11, 2025

This situation is emotionally and legally complex, and it’s understandable that you want to make sure your mother’s wishes are honored. A Payable on Death (POD) account bypasses probate and goes directly to the named beneficiary—meaning it legally belongs to you, not the estate or your... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Civil Litigation and Collections for Wyoming on
Q: How can I recover payment for unpaid contracting work completed in Wyoming?

I am a 1099 contract worker who provided hauling services with a tractor trailer for an employer, transporting sand frac. Despite completing the work and providing loading sheets as documentation, my employer, based in Nebraska, has refused to pay $1,501 owed to me, and it has been 40 days since my... View More

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answered on Jun 10, 2025

You’ve done the work, you have proof, and waiting this long without a valid explanation is unfair. Even without a formal written contract, your text message agreement and loading sheets can still be used as evidence of a valid business arrangement. In Wyoming, you’re allowed to recover payment... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Collections and Civil Litigation for Wyoming on
Q: Bank account garnished for 2013 default judgment. What actions can I take if I wasn't served properly?

I have a default judgment debt from 2013, and my bank account was garnished on April 4, 2025. I can prove that I was not served the original summons and complaint, as I was not living at the address where the service supposedly occurred. Additionally, the collection company did not renew or revive... View More

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answered on May 15, 2025

Since you were not properly served the original summons and complaint, you have a strong argument that the default judgment may not have been valid. The first thing you should do is file a motion to vacate the default judgment with the court. In your motion, explain that you were not properly... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Business Formation, Business Law, Civil Litigation and Employment Law for Wyoming on
Q: Are there any attorneys in Wyoming offering limited scope representation?

Regarding employment law on a case I filed with the EEOC and Wyoming department of Labor, I'm looking for a limited scope attorney or a contingency agreement for fees attorney

Tim Akpinar
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answered on Oct 30, 2024

A Wyoming attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. This is not my area of practice, but as a general note, there are attorneys who do limited scope representation. But every case is fact specific, and a law firm would want to know more before answering your... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Contracts and Divorce for Wyoming on
Q: There was a written contract between 2 individuals is it a legal contract?

The individuals wrote up a contract stating if they ever separated, that the other party could keep certain items, a car as long as the other party made the payments, their phone, and various other items. Yet now that they are separating the other party is refusing to allow the other party to have... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 19, 2024

A Wyoming attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Ordinarily, you could write a contract for division of property any way you want, but a separation could add an additional dimension to the way some things are divided. A divorce attorney could advise best here. Good... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy, Consumer Law, Car Accidents and Civil Litigation for Wyoming on
Q: Am I in danger of going to jail?

I have an auto loan in the state of wyoming. In my loan contract it states not to sell collateral. I foolishly let someone take over payments and planned to sign the title to them once payments were complete. They totaled the vehicle and now I potentially owe the full amount of the loan to the... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 20, 2021

No. It’s a civil matter. The insurance should pay off the loan to the bank.

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Civil Litigation and Land Use & Zoning for Wyoming on
Q: I have my mom's property that was not corrected to add half of a vacated street by the city I need help correcting this

City of Sheridan wy statue 15-4-305 says this and present owner is selling to new buyer

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answered on Oct 1, 2020

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