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I hired a mechanic I found on the Nextdoor app to change the coolant in my Jeep. After his work, the engine was damaged, resulting in a banging noise and the vehicle not staying on. The repair costs are estimated at $5,000. The mechanic has since blocked me and I'm considering suing for... View More 
answered on Mar 10, 2025
You can legally sue for any damages to your Jeep that was caused by the mechanic. Because the cost of repair is $5,000, you can bring a small claims suit in the Justice of the Peace Court for the county and precinct where the mechanic resides or where the damage was done without needing an... View More
My son signed a rent-to-own lease for a trailer home that's in poor condition. The stairs are falling apart, the tub doesn't drain properly, and the gas stove can't be used because the trailer only has electricity. The lease is for 70 months. I'm visiting this Friday to review... View More
answered on Mar 10, 2025
First and foremost, review the rent-to-own lease itself. It should indicate who is responsible for maintenance and repairs and whether the tenant must first obtain written approval from the landlord. It should also indicate any cancellation procedure including any required notices.
I would like to represent my mother, who is currently incarcerated, during a partition suit in Texas. I am not an attorney, but my mother wishes for me to ensure she is treated fairly in the division of proceeds. She intends to give me power of attorney for this matter. I have spoken to the... View More
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answered on Mar 8, 2025
Sometimes a POA is sufficient to represent an incarcerated person. In this case though it seems as if a Receiver has already be appointed by the court in the partition suit. I would go ahead and execute the POA and also file a letter into the partition suit asking for all notices as in interested... View More
Earlier this year, a friend loaned me his truck for about two weeks to assist with my move out of state. During this time, the truck got reported as stolen. The friend mentioned in a statement that a welder went missing four days before he let me borrow the truck, and there are text messages where... View More
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answered on Mar 8, 2025
The trouble is that you pled guilty in OK. I'm assuming that you pled because you got 19 months of probation. The fact that you said you were guilty, makes it easy for the Prosecutor to prove the same case when you went over the border into Texas.
You do list some compelling facts... View More
I recently renovated over 80% of a residence, but the court case held on 3/4/25 ruled in favor of the Plaintiff. There were no agreements in place regarding the renovations. I am not currently working with a lawyer and need guidance on how to appeal for unjust enrichment to seek a favorable outcome.
answered on Mar 6, 2025
To file an appeal, you need to file a notice of appeal within 30 days of the date the final judgment was signed. An appeal is not a DIY project. You need to hire an attorney who practices in the area of civil appellate law in the appellate district where the trial court is located. You should... View More
I have been in the U.S. for over 10 years, and my spouse and I have a joint account. Recently, I discovered that he has been transferring money from our joint account to his personal savings account, claiming it's for his bonuses. However, I've found instances from bank statements where... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2025
Yes, it is legal. Because it is a joint account, each of you has the right to make withdrawals or transfers of funds. It may, however, be a breach of his fiduciary duty to you as his wife if he uses any of the funds he transferred into his separate savings account without your permission... View More
I've been using a business credit card issued by a pool technician company for pool-related expenses and gas for my truck. I ended up purchasing retail items and food from grocery stores and restaurants, which were not authorized. The employer verbally mentioned the card's intended usage... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2025
You should immediately repay any unauthorized charges in full to avoid being charged with a crime. Legally, the question is did you exceed the authority given to you by the company to use the company credit card. "Purchasing retail items and food from grocery stores and restaurants"... View More
I was hired to make payments on a truck for a company and have found that, after all deductions, I am underpaid. My paychecks document this underpayment, and I have numerous Electronic Logging Device messages requesting more miles for a bigger paycheck. Despite my efforts, I am required to work... View More
answered on Feb 24, 2025
This sounds more like a contract issue than a tort issue, so it is highly unlikely any sort of punitive or exemplary damages are available to you.
If you are an employee of a trucking company and are being underpaid, you can report the underpayment to the TWC by filing a wage & hour... View More
I work in the hospitality industry and have accepted two jobs with different companies. My first job is with a large hotel chain where I work as a sales manager at the property level. The second job, which I haven't started yet, is with another chain for a business development role focused on... View More
answered on Feb 19, 2025
Even in the absence of a written agreement, an employee is an agent of his employer, the principal, and as an agent owes certain fiduciary duties to the employer. Among these is the fiduciary duty of loyalty which would preclude the employee from working for a competitor without the... View More
I was involved in an accident with a drunk driver in July 2023 and received an insurance settlement. I experienced scarring and bruising from my legs to my neck. I no longer have access to the settlement agreement, so I'm unsure if it includes terms about pursuing further legal action. Can I... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2025
It depends on whether you settled with your own insurance company or with the drunk driver's insurance company. If you settled with the drunk driver's insurance company, the settlement almost certainly included a release of all claims by you against the driver.
In Montgomery County, Texas, I posted a bail bond for $500 and later realized there was a Power of Attorney (POA) granted through the bond without my knowledge. I've never seen or had the terms explained, and I'm unsure about any financial implications. In addition, there is confusion... View More
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answered on Feb 17, 2025
When you enter into an agreement with a Bonding company, you sign a contract. You are then bound to the terms. There are lots of rules that the Bond Co. must follow. You can see the rules in the Penal code. It is available on the internet.
The $400 is probably the pro-rated fee for your... View More
I am currently employed as a venue manager by a wedding venue in the wedding and event planning industry. I signed a non-compete agreement that states I will solely work for the company and not engage in wedding coordination or planning for other venues while employed. I also own an LLC from a... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2025
You actually have two issues.
First, the language of your non-compete will determine whether your proposed consulting work through your own LLC violates your agreement with your employer. Most non-complete agreements would prohibit such work.
Second, you appear to also have an... View More
I have signed an agreement with an online company (ZoomInfo) where I pay a monthly amount for a period of 24 months. The information that they provide is contact information for business individuals where I can filter for a specific targeted audience. They provide company names, individual names,... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2025
Your understanding of the CAN-SPAM Act is flawed. You actually can send out cold intro emails without prior consent, but the Act requires such emails to meet certain specified criterion. Among other things, the email must indicate that it is an advertisement and must have an... View More
He was psychologically abusing me for months, when I finally confronted him about him intentionally changing our moving plans at the last possible moment, and postponing the move for ridiculous reasons, He left me in the desert 40 miles from anything. I had to hitchhike for hours and found him at a... View More
answered on Jan 15, 2025
Yes, Texas recognizes a lawsuit for wrongful eviction. Because the damages are $20,000 or less, you should file this case as a small claim in the justice of the peace court where the premises are located. In JP court, you do not need an attorney. The cost of an attorney would ordinarily be more... View More
Last year in Texas I hired a contractor to work on our house as part of an insurance claim. He offered to reimburse me for what I paid the public adjuster when the insurance company slow-walked the process, after I had paid him the full amount for a completed job. I paid him the agreed price. He... View More
answered on Jan 4, 2025
It would be highly unusual for a commercial general liability policy to cover your legal fees and expenses. That doesn’t mean you can’t get a judgment against the contractor—only that the insurance company is not contractually obligated to pay such fees and expenses on the contractor’s... View More
Can a mobile home manufacturer sell me a house on false pretenses? The manufacturer told us on the phone with the sales person that all studs on the interior of the home would be on 6” centers. That’s not the case. There are 24” centers in the entire inside of the double wide mobile home.... View More
answered on Jan 2, 2025
Your rights will depend heavily on your sales contract, warranty, and other written documentation. It would be extremely unusual to be able to enforce a verbal conversation with a sales representative that substantially varies from the contents of those documents.
That being said, most... View More
* Subpoena Local Store Operating in Texas for Documents; However, Corporate Headquarters is in Another State
I need to subpeona a store to produce documents in a proceeding in Texas. The local store is operating in Dallas County, Texas; However, the corporate headquarters is located in... View More
answered on Dec 3, 2024
If a corporation is operating a store in Texas, it is required to obtain a certificate of authority from the Texas Secretary of State and to have and maintain a registered agent for service of process in Texas. If it fails to do so, then the Texas Secretary of State is an agent for service of... View More
They are threatening me with a mechanics lien, can they do this and what does it mean?
answered on Dec 2, 2024
Yes, a dumpster company can put a lien on your property if it is done in a timely and proper manner under the Texas Property Code.
If you already paid the contractor, you may have a claim against the contractor under the contractor's "all bills paid" affidavit. Check your... View More
answered on Dec 2, 2024
Yes. As a tenant, you have remedies under the Texas Property Code if your landlord has not provided both a smoke alarm and a locking mechanism on the doors. You should give the landlord written notice in the form specified by your lease agreement to install both a smoke alarm and a locking... View More
Legit? Towing the vehicle of a DISABLED without NOTICE just on the pretext that new LP details couldnot be conveyed to My Vip parking portal though the first time registered is done 5 months ago. Despite having my details with them not informing me before towing tantamount to utter disgrace,... View More
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answered on Nov 16, 2024
Sorry to hear about your LL problems.
There is no such thing as a rental deed. It's either a lease or an agreement to rent living space in TX.
The terms of any lease in TX, can be made or changed by the Landlord "LL" and Tenant, as long as BOTH agree. If you pay extra... View More
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