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answered on Jun 21, 2022
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Nationwide, the tried and trusted methods are phone, email, and regular mail. However, law firms can operate differently from one another in terms of embracing technology. There are offices that still use faxes,... Read more »
In the State of GA - How long does one have to file a whistleblower suit against a government agency?
answered on Jun 20, 2022
A whistleblower action must be brought within 6 years after the date the violation was committed.
Kim
I never said anything or pressed charges because I didn’t want to burden my aunt and uncle and I was ashamed. I always figured it was too late to do something. When I found out that there was another victim and that the offender is still infatuated with children per his Facebook page, I felt the... Read more »
answered on Jun 9, 2022
In the civil context, because the abuse occurred before July 1, 2015, you would have had to file a civil lawsuit on or before your 23rd birthday. See O.C.G.A. section 9-3-33.1. Thus, any civil claim will likely be time barred.
In the criminal context, prosecution would have had to occur... Read more »
Hello. On 1-3-2022 I was pull over for non-working brake lights (pre-video evidence,they work) 12 broken ribs and lung collapsed and multiple dog bites as well as getting hit by the officers and they admitted to striking in police report. I need help please.
answered on Jun 8, 2022
An attorney probably needs to know more about the facts, before they can agree to represent you. They will want to know if you complied with the police requests or if you were the aggressor. They would likely want to know if you were under the influence of any medications at the time. There are... Read more »
I was discriminated against in Georgia based on source of income but this class is not protected under the fair housing law in GA. Is it a personal injury attorney I should seek?
answered on Jun 4, 2022
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Personal injury attorneys tend to deal more with physical injury matters involving insurance. You could search for attorneys with experience in civil rights and housing discrimination. It looks like you're... Read more »
The officers didn't radio it in or try to stop the hit and run
answered on Mar 30, 2022
This question brings up Qualified Immunity, which is a defense under which cops are immune from civil suits for violating constitutional (i.e. arguably your brother's 4th amendment unreasonable seizure right and possibly an excessive force claim) and statutory rights in the course of... Read more »
when i recovered my property the table was not there, he gave it to his stepson and they will not return it what can i do?
answered on Mar 28, 2022
Honestly? Probably chalk this up to an experience to learn from. When you no longer had the family connection ("ex" father-in-law) you should have removed everything from the house immediately. You could sue them of course, but then you would only get the table if you won. On the... Read more »
The attorney lied on me in the deposition and it hurt my civil case in which I was a victim of a car accident. He has had a close relationship with the opposing counsel the whole time and left me hanging since I didn't take a low ball offer. After firing the attorney, the lawyer then lied to... Read more »
answered on Mar 8, 2022
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. At this point, you could consider reaching out to attorneys to discuss the file and figure out its disposition in terms of the motion you describe and other issues. It would be difficult for attorneys here to reach... Read more »
Refuses to return the vehicle and continue to deal, and refuses to give me any money back that have been paid into the vehicle. It was financed in their name. Verbal agreement on me keeping the vehicle and making payments.
answered on Feb 26, 2022
Since there is no written contract about the essential terms of you all's verbal agreement, then much more information will be needed to better answer your question. Whether there are any written communications (text messages, emails, etc.) that indicate an understanding between you all. I... Read more »
answered on Feb 24, 2022
If they are considered tenants, no. That would be a wrongful eviction. It is also a criminal violation.
If you want your in-laws gone, give them notice to vacate in accordance with the law. If they don't leave, file for an eviction.
Can I set up a voice activated recorder to hear what she says when I'm not around.
answered on Jan 31, 2022
The One Party Consent rule means that at least one (1) person to the conversation must know of the conversation being recorded. If only two (2) people are involved in the conversation, then one of the two must know of the conversation being recorded. Given that you won't be a party to the... Read more »
answered on Jan 23, 2022
Although it is not a crime to serve process on a minor, doing so likely goes against the procedures outlined in the Georgia's Civil Practice Act. Depending on the set of circumstances involved in the case will determine what procedure needs to be followed. If the lawsuit is against a minor,... Read more »
He has filed a claim as if he had o responsibility, even tho our contract says different
answered on Jan 23, 2022
Without more information on the circumstances surrounding the dispute, a complete answer cannot be given. However, filing a motion to dismiss can be done for a variety of reasons and is case specific. Therefore, It is highly recommended that you contact an attorney that specializes in civil suits.... Read more »
We (My wife and I) purchased a vehicle from a dealer and when we bought it the check engine light was not on. We bought the vehicle in TN and drove it to Ga. Before purchasing the vehicle we told the salesmen we needed emissions done in our state. He told us that her does not due emissions. We got... Read more »
answered on Dec 13, 2021
The GA Lemon Law will not help you here. The GA law is available only on brand new vehicles. Also, as you bought the vehicle in TN, you must look to the TN law(s) for your remedy if one is available.
A contract was signed and broken. A new contract was made, and implemented with automatic payments, then I received a summons.
answered on Dec 8, 2021
Generally, you must file an answer with the court within 30 days of when the summons and complaint were officially served on you. As far as what to include in your answer, that is certainly too complicated for an online Q&A forum. Retain a litigation attorney and they will advise you on how... Read more »
answered on Dec 7, 2021
We won't be able to assist you until you provide the complete statute citation. It should read as the following (but with numbers of course).
O.C.G.A. Sec. XX-XX(X)-XX(X)
answered on Nov 18, 2021
I WOULD ASSUME FOREVER. IF THE LICENSE IS SUSPENDED, YOU WILL HAVE TO APPLY FOR A NEW ONE. WHENEVER YOU APPLY, THE ARREARAGE WILL COME UP AND LIKELY DENY YOUR APPLICATION. PLEASE NOTE THOUGH, I AM PRETTY MUCH GUESSING AS TO YOUR ACTUAL SITUATION. TO PROTECT YOURSELF, YOU SHOULD MEET WITH AN... Read more »
AQHA (American Quarter Horse Association) transfer papers were signed by parent & filled out by the "new owner"; although, the AQHA would not accept the transfer of ownership since the transfer papers were not signed by the owner, who is 10 years old. More details can be provided, if needed.
answered on Nov 18, 2021
IN TRUTH, THE 10 YEAR OLD IS A MINOR CHILD. MINORS BY LAW CANNOT CONTRACT WITH OTHER PARTIES, CANNOT OWN REAL PROPERTY (PER SE IN THEIR NAME), ETC. THIS ISSUE RECENTLY CAME UP IN ONE OF MY DIVORCE CASES; WHAT TO DO WITH "THE HORSE SITUATION?" THE AQHA IS ALLOWED TO MAKE THEIR OWN... Read more »
answered on Nov 18, 2021
If the axle for trailer has been removed and the trailer is now "seated," it is considered to be real property (like land, house, etc.) and no longer personal property. You did not provide many facts in your question. Accordingly, you should meet with a real estate attorney to confirm... Read more »
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