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No money in the bank, I am graduate student--no employment, no other property. I am married.
answered on Apr 4, 2017
A judgment is merely a piece of paper signed by the Judge that states that you owe a stated sum of money. The Judgment will begin to accrue interest at the current rate of: 5.05% effective on April 1, 2017.
The Judge allows the judgment creditor to seek to garnish wages or bank accounts... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2017
The status of a case as closed or open actually relates to an internal function with the clerks office. Thus a file can say closed or re closed and reopened later.
the brokerage just collects rent also there are dogs on the premise that should not be there and tenants did not pay animal deposit
answered on Mar 23, 2017
The brokerage may be able to pursue a bad check case through the state attorney's office. Contact the state attorney's office in the county where the checks were written and follow their required procedure.
Brokerage needs to establish a procedure to ensure that checks clear the... View More
Should I contact plaintiff attorney and make payment plan? I do plan on getting another job and do not want my wages garnished.
answered on Mar 16, 2017
The writ of garnishment was served on your former employer, and that employer presently owes you nothing? If so, the former employer will respond to that effect.
But the judgment creditor may very well try again. You should contact them or their attorney (if they are represented), and let... View More
I was involved in a minor accident in 2013. I had insurance at the time and the claim was paid. But apparently only property damage. I never heard from it again until now. I received a lawsuit noticed from a lawyer suing me and their client's own insurance company for uninsured motorist... View More
answered on Mar 16, 2017
I believe we answered this but in case not, 1)notify whatever insurance you had back then--may be an injury case, who knows; make copies of what you were served with. A)call them b)email the claims rep c)fax claims rep YOU MUST HAVE CORRECT CLAIM No. for any correspondence, dcalls d) send them... View More
Or can it go against your name if you just migrated to the united states from toronto
answered on Mar 8, 2017
Yes, but it might be difficult to make sure the credit report refers to the right person, without a Social Security Number.
I thought I talked them down from 1800 to 1500 I paid them 1500 back in Nov I haven't herd anything no warning nothing just woke up and it was gone they saying I owe 300 that's why they took it there were no papers on a lean or anything I figured it was paying straight cash
answered on Feb 25, 2017
Evidently you don't have a written contract. Did they sign the title over to you? If so, and if the title doesn't show a lienholder, it is doubtful that they had the right to repossess the car.
answered on Feb 22, 2017
Yes. If the debt is sold, by your creditor, to a third party assignee, and you have been given notice of that sale, you should pay the third party.
2 of 2.
Is it paid to your attorneys or you you or both parties??
Are you paid one large payment or several smaller amounts over a period of time?
How does it work?
answered on Dec 14, 2016
If you obtain a judgment, it is paid to you however your attorneys are able to collect it. They may have to obtain a writ of execution or writ of garnishment with which to seize property of the defendant and have it sold.
If there is a negotiated settlement, payment may be structured as... View More
The exemption was granted since nov 17 2016
answered on Dec 8, 2016
It could be that your employer did not, for some reason, get a copy of the order. Ask your employer if they got it, and if not get them a certified copy.
My auto finance company has been looking for me since I am 45 days late with my payment. When I called to speak to them to make arrangements, they advised me that my old apartment complex told them I had been evicted. That information is confidential and private correct? And can I file a suit or... View More
answered on Nov 16, 2016
No, you probably can't sue. I don't believe it's confidential, and disclosing the fact of your eviction has not damaged you in any event.
He mentioned that I will be served on Monday Nov 14,2016.I have no idea what it is and how did he got my cell and home phone numbers?
answered on Nov 13, 2016
I have no idea. If you get served call me 964-776-2320 and visit my website www.dbtracht.com
answered on Oct 25, 2016
You mean "written off"? That's an accounting term which generally means that they don't seriously believe they will ever collect the amount due. But it doesn't mean that they can't try. They can, for example, sue you for the amount due, and/or repossess the collateral (the car, in this case).
answered on Oct 4, 2016
You can yes but better make sure that their lawyers know that and dont continue with the lawsuit.
Put what I owed in their credit. Can they do that since they were minors when I rented and when I left?
answered on Oct 1, 2016
Unless your children have, after they turned 18) agreed to be responsible for your debt (It appears that you specifically mean your lease payments), not, it is not the debt of your children. Tell the collection agency, in writing, to fix their records.
I am being sued by a person who claims that I owe him money because he worked on my boat. I may have signed a contract to him to confirm this work agreement but I am not sure. I have paid him some of his fees and had him sign receipts to me.
answered on Aug 26, 2016
yes you should get an agreement in writing the it is paid in full. You know if you signed a contract or not, don't play games with it. Just pay it off and be done.
I am being sued by a person who claims that I owe him money because he worked on my boat. He may have papers that he must present to me in order to go to court. He has not been able to locate me and therefore has served me with nothing.
answered on Aug 26, 2016
Yes he can put a lien on so I would address the lawsuit before you sell anything. You dont want to illegally sell the boat with a lien recorded with the DMV or a UCC 1 form filed with the State of FL
I am being sued by a person who claims that I owe him money because he worked on my boat.
answered on Aug 26, 2016
Why not just write him a check? Write on he check "Payment in full of all claimed amounts for any and all work done to [describe boat]." If the check is cashed, you will have a record of that.
I am being sued by a person who claims that I owe him money. He worked on my boat When I would purchase things of significant value, he would recommend that I go to such and such a place to buy saying that I would get a better price if I mentioned his name. I think he would get a kickback from the... View More
answered on Aug 26, 2016
Same answer as the last, this is not a criminal issue. You are being sued and if you owe money on a contract pay it. Where you got the materials from is irrelevant to the contract.
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