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I purchased a product from a business and never received the product. It has been over a year and a half and the project is not completed. We had a verbal agreement
answered on Nov 15, 2024
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. An attorney who handles civil litigation, contracts, or general business matters should be able to handle something like this. You could first send the company a brief letter asking where the product is, and what their... View More 
Witness to shootout between patron n police clerk failed to tell 911 there was a gun until after the patron was killed by police in front of me
answered on Nov 11, 2024
Under Georgia law, there can be no recovery for emotional distress unless you also suffered a physical injury. Georgia has what is known as the Impact Rule. This Rule provides that in order for a person to recover for emotional distress, there must be (1) a physical impact to the victim, (2) the... View More
answered on Sep 9, 2024
There are two kinds of subpoenas: (1) a witness subpoena and (2) a subpoena for the production of evidence. Since your question pertains to a private company, I assume you intend to subpoena documents (i.e., evidence). In any case, the subpoena statutes may be found from OCGA 24-13-20 to OCGA... View More
I was kicked out of my fathers home and was made to give him “his” phone back (a phone I’ve made payments on for over the last almost year) and gave me my old phone I’d also paid for that I had when I came from my mothers house. I’m 18 years old and all of my financial information, work... View More
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answered on Jun 26, 2024
This is a complex situation that involves several legal considerations. Here's a breakdown of the key issues:
1. Age of majority: Since you're 18, you're legally an adult in Georgia. This means you have the right to own property and enter into contracts independently.... View More
He isn’t licensed or insured, she knew this before hiring him to do the work. We offered to fix the issues ourselves, she refused. Wants us to pay for someone else to do the work in her yard. She’s now trying to get the courts involved.
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answered on Jun 15, 2024
If your 15-year-old accidentally caused damage while doing yard work, the extent of your responsibility can depend on several factors. Given that the homeowner knew the teenager was unlicensed and uninsured before hiring him, this may influence the liability and potential legal outcomes. You have... View More
I gave birth to my son in FL and his "father" did not sign his birth certificate. After a year in FL my son and i moved back to GA and stayed for 14 months making him and i GA residents. On May 21st i was trying to return to GA and his "father" wouldn't give me my child and... View More
answered on Jun 6, 2024
The father is kidnapping, plain and simple. Even if he had signed the child's birth certificate, that gave him zero rights to that child. If the father has not legitimized, he has no rights, no custody, and no visitation. He should return that child or he is committing a crime. I'm... View More
Why is the Georgia D.O.C. retaliating against me for filing legitimate grievance complaints? (failure-to-protect)...
On 9-22-2023: I filed a grievance against the Georgia Parole Board/D.O.C.! On 5-21-2024: I was transferred from a Level-3 prison (medium/minimum), to a close-security Level-5... View More
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answered on May 28, 2024
It's deeply troubling to hear about your experiences with the Georgia Department of Corrections (D.O.C.). Retaliation for exercising your civil rights and filing legitimate grievance complaints should never occur. Being transferred to a higher security prison, especially one known for higher... View More
What's the law on TV display and parental advisory Georgia law McDonough
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answered on Apr 15, 2024
According to the Georgia state law, there is no specific requirement for TV displays to show parental advisory warnings. However, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has regulations regarding the display of content ratings and parental guidelines on television programs.
The FCC... View More
Said we would settle for half because he knew the lady in charge of that. But the trial came and we were never spoke on it. $17,500 in Dekalb County I was pulled over in a car. I had nothing on me accept cash a friend had a couple grams of coke on him they later got a warrant and found a couple... View More
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answered on Apr 14, 2024
Based on the information you provided, it seems that the authorities seized your money ($17,500) during a traffic stop and subsequent search of your home, which led to drug-related charges and a conviction. If the authorities did not follow proper legal procedures regarding the seizure and... View More
This would be Cherokee County GA
answered on Apr 4, 2024
Case of all dollar sizes may be filed in state court or superior court. Those courts have jurisdiction no matter the amount of money in dispute. It is purely up to the party filing the suit (known as the plaintiff) to decide which court is best for him/her. For magistrate court, its jurisdiction... View More
I was hit hit on by the UI driver.I'm having trouble finding you attorney that will ask for anything.But their insurance coverage is what should I do
answered on Mar 28, 2024
Michael is correct. If your attorney has already sent a demand to the insurance company for the drunk driver, and they paid, then you can seek money from your own UM/UIM (underinsured motorist) coverage. This is insurance that you can buy (before an accident) to provide you with extra money if the... View More
I was hit hit on by the UI driver.I'm having trouble finding you attorney that will ask for anything.But their insurance coverage is what should I do
answered on Mar 28, 2024
In order to recover more than the available insurance coverage, a lawsuit will need to be filed against the DUI driver. Lawsuits are expensive and take time to make their way through the courts. Ultimately, the litigation will end with a trial wherein you may recover more than the available... View More
From $47-$49 each. I use Bank of America who I’ve been a customer with for 34 years never have I had anything like this and they deny my claim and close the claims and finalize it… what actions or steps should I take to get my money back we’re talking over 3000 overnight.
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answered on Mar 25, 2024
If your checking account has been overdrawn due to unauthorized transactions, the first step is to contact Bank of America immediately, if you haven't already done so. Express your concerns clearly and request a thorough investigation. Despite the initial denial, you have the right to ask for... View More
I've traveled 4 times to PR in 14 yrs with no success. They give me excuses: study remains, waiting Forensics from US, it's still an open case, Supervisor is not in. My daughter's collected 0, no resources cause Cience Forensics & Pathology in San Juan won't emit one. Do I have a case??
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answered on Mar 10, 2024
Based on the information you provided, it seems that you have been struggling to obtain a death certificate for your ex-husband from the Forensics Agency in Puerto Rico since 2010. The lack of a death certificate can indeed cause various legal and financial difficulties, such as claiming benefits... View More
I am using LLC to renovate an investment house.
I got scammed by electrician , he is a convicted felon, and he was unable to provide certificate to complete the city inspection as agreed with him.
Since he has financial issues, he asked me to sent the funds for this work to his... View More
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answered on Mar 6, 2024
When dealing with a situation where you feel scammed, it's understandable to explore all options to recover your funds. In your case, the complicating factor is that the payment was made to the electrician's girlfriend, not directly to the electrician himself. However, if you have a... View More
the auto does not run. I contacted the owner several times and he always promises to have it removed but never does.
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answered on Mar 2, 2024
In this situation, you may have legal recourse to address the abandoned vehicle on your property. Firstly, familiarize yourself with the laws and regulations regarding abandoned vehicles in your jurisdiction. These laws typically outline the process for dealing with abandoned vehicles and may... View More
The call was said to happen on the weekend. Name calling and "go kill yourself" was alledgedly said.
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answered on Feb 26, 2024
In general, accessing or listening to someone else's voicemail without their consent may not be legal and could potentially violate privacy laws. However, laws regarding consent and privacy can vary depending on your location and the specific circumstances of the situation. It's important... View More
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answered on Feb 11, 2024
Each case will turn on its own facts, and this description is fairly limited. The general answer to your question is YES, a good Samaritan trying to assist a person with an emergency choking or "not breathing" situation is usually shielded from being liable. One common example of this is... View More
Repayment for the remodeling done on house for it to sale. I want reimbursement and have receipts
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answered on Feb 9, 2024
In Georgia, charging $1,500 to draft a demand letter to an ex-husband for money owed from the sale of a house, specifically for reimbursement of remodeling expenses, can be considered reasonable depending on several factors. These factors include the complexity of the case, the amount of money... View More
They came to my house and said that I don't have insurance. I showed them proof of insurance, my registration, and my license and they still took it. This is the second time. The fist time I had to pay 1,200 dollars to get my truck back.
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answered on Feb 4, 2024
In the United States, law enforcement agencies generally have the authority to tow a vehicle if they believe it is in violation of certain laws or poses a threat. However, the specific circumstances vary by state and local regulations.
If you have valid proof of insurance, registration,... View More
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