The next day the line was clogged again. Do I have to pay him again to unclog the line our should he come back out and fix it for free since I’ve already paid him?
You paid him for the first fix. Unless it was done improperly the first time, fixing it again is a second job, which needs to be paid for. Since this has (presumably, based on your question) happened quickly, you might want to have him look for an underlying cause of the problem.
A guy I know opened a joint account on an apartment in his and my name, I never lived in the apartment and never gave permission for my name to be used.
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for three weeks. If you consulted with attorneys who handle civil litigation, they should be able to advise. They could also identify necessary measures to be taken, such as notifying banks and other financial institutions. Good luck... Read more »
I wrk for a large transportation company my manager says I am not allowed to manage or control the amount of beer I serve in a trip. That if they want 4 beers an hour per person to sell them the 4 beers. When I was hired decades ago I was taught that I was legally responsible and in control of... Read more »
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. You are astute to recognize the possible applicability of dram shop statutes in such settings. These statutes are not universal across the nation - although the general premise of assigning liability to an establishment... Read more »
A couple years ago I got a divorce and listed a truck as property for my ex husband. He was making the payments and the truck was always "his". Now he's not making the payments. My name is the only one on the truck and the loan. Legally it's the banks truck until it's paid... Read more »
No, it's not the bank's car. Based on your description, the title made it your car, and the divorce decree made it your ex-husband's car.
In most cases, the decree provides that the person who receives the property is responsible to pay the debt. If he doesn't do so,... Read more »
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry that's happening to you. Based on the paperwork you received (summons & complaint, demand letter, etc.), you probably need to take some form of action without delay. You could reach out to... Read more »
Sorry, eating tuna - or not - is not grounds for a lawsuit.
Local insurance agent put a coworker's address in my account when we were enrolling (along with at least one other typo; birthday is/was wrong). Been going back and forth with him and the corporate customer support team. I can't get a refund and terminate my account, because I cant verify... Read more »
Was the agent negligent? Sounds like it. But at this point it's not clear what your damages are. If they fix the problem, you won't have any damages. No damages means no claim against the agent.
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I wasnt aware this product could cause this to happen because I'm either the first one to go through this, or others have not made this information and possibility known to the general public . If the company is aware of this from other silent families and have done nothing differently to... Read more »
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for three weeks. I'm sorry for your family's ordeal. Without knowing more about the product or its effects on you and your family, I'd suggest you reach out to Texas attorneys who handle product-related injury cases. The... Read more »
Here is the Timeline:
April - I received a bill from the Hospital. June – Hospital agreed to place my payment on hold under their Pandemic-time policy.
June/July - Received two letters from a DCA. I called DCA to inform that my account was under hold. October - The hospital... Read more »
Yes. It may also be a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
I live in Texas. If I go into a store and purchase an item at the register that is higher than the price that is displayed on the shelf what price do I pay for the item.
If you can get them to change the price based on what was posted, you pay the lower price. If not, you pay the higher price, or buy it elsewhere.
The deceased person never fulfilled their obligation, and we signed a contract. She was the sole owner of the business and the probate process has just been initiated by her husband. The administrator has been assigned yet either. Could I still sue her business and her estate in small claims court?
The short answer is no - because there's no one alive to sue, and until someone is appointed to represent her estate, there is no one with authority to act for her. Once some one is appointed as executor or administrator, you can make a claim against the estate, and sue the executor or... Read more »
I had a case in the court, but the person litigated in another court, and was awarded his request. I filed an appeal. Then had a TI schedule, in the TI one attorney post fraud. I filed for bankruptcy, the Judge in the BK ruptcy court heard the case and overturned the lower court finding. As it was... Read more »
Sorry, this is a complex fact situation which appears to involve at least 3 different matters. No helpful comments can be made without reviewing the status of the underlying cases. If there is currently a Motion for Summary Judgment filed against you in the Counterclaim, you need to make sure... Read more »
Hello!
I want to convert my marketing business into a nonprofit organization.
My mission is to utilize economic development to improve the conditions of local communities, creating successful small businesses that give back to the community.
That mission is obviously... Read more »
If you want to hold yourself out as a non-profit, then yes, you must be a non-profit. To become a non-profit, you must (1) create an entity with the Secretary of state and (2) file a 501(c)(3) application with the IRS. You cannot do this without an attorney and/or a CPA. Try to find an attorney who... Read more »
Multiple dealerships locally offer “guaranteed financing” stating that there is no credit check, “your job is your credit”.. my ex wife ruined my credit. So when I needed a replacement work truck I went to several of these type of dealerships. Just for them to run my credit and turn me... Read more »
The State of Texas is unique in that there is a division of the Attorney General's office that handles consumer protection issues. I would contact them.
I have a friend whom helped pay for my car. He paid the last 1000 or so.
I brought him cash, he says no cash. I bring him card, says cash only.
This has happened twice each. Is there required form of legal tender that he can't decline.
There is no federal statute mandating that a private business, a person, or an organization must accept currency or coins as payment for goods or services. Private businesses are free to develop their own policies on whether to accept cash unless there is a state law that says otherwise. Texas does... Read more »
We have had our roof replaced which was covered in our insurance. He came and we agreed on a color and he gave us the packet with a brochure with our selected shingle color and style. When he filled out the contract he did not put down the same style as the brochure we had agreed to. The specific... Read more »
Yes. You may certainly ask that the issue be remedied; however, whether the roofer will agree is unlikely.
Unfortunately for you, Texas courts strictly enforce the "four corners" of a contract - meaning the parties are held to the actual words and their plain meaning contained in the contract.
I have an Invention that would potentially solve a problem in a field unrelated to mine, so before moving forward with it too far I would like to ask an expert in this domain to make sure it is legitimate. what is the best way that I can protect my interests and prevent the said expert from... Read more »
Your post remains open for two weeks. A patent attorney could probably give you guidance on this. There's no guarantee that all questions are answered, but your question would have better chances of getting picked up in the Patent Law and Intellectual Property sections rather than the Consumer... Read more »
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. I can't speak for the state court system in Texas, but as a GENERAL matter in many jurisdictions, what can typically happen if a counterclaim exceeds the court's limit is that the matter can be removed to... Read more »
I have hospital lien this lawsuit lasted 6 years personal property injury insurance paid but the collection agencies not take off my credit reports but hospital one been paid I've asked called tired calling asking them I told them all they have 5 days they said they will not be removed 6... Read more »
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. This could be a difficult matter because the bills appear to go back a number of years. Based on the information, it's difficult to say why the bills went into collection - was it coverage issues, medical... Read more »
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