A car dealership sold me a vehicle that needed a part replaced. The part was never replaced and the sales lady told me to come pick my vehicle up. I spoke to the manager and he told me it was bad communication between the teams. I have had to put thousands of dollars toward fixing my vehicle... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2024
Your claim is not a product liability case, which applies when a manufacturer sends out a vehicle with a flawed or dangerous problem, like air bags that blow metal shards into the driver's face. Your issue is a contact issue. You can either hire an attorney or see if the small claims court for... View More
I co-signed on my daughter’s car, and she had to surrender due to change of circumstance. We’ve both received a 1099 for cancellation of debt 11 years later. Do we have to report this as income?
I am being sued by my neighbor because he is stating my dog killed 13 chickens of his and damaged 1. He has no proof of my dog killing his chickens and no proof of my dog on his property. He has a picture from from about 4-5 months prior to this of my dog wrapped around his tree because it broke... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2024
The burden of proof is on your neighbor since he brought the lawsuit. If he cannot prove his claims, his lawsuit will be dismissed.
Small context: plaintiffs own business called three guys. The Business Department (state-owned in Georgia) took away this business for inactivity on behalf of the owners (yes this is a policy in this game). However, this was despite the APPROVED request of the plaintiff to have the business placed... View More
answered on Jan 4, 2024
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. This sounds like a moot court-type exercise. In addition to the points you raise, you probably want to also approach things procedurally by statute - did the state entity follow necessary steps under state laws.... View More
My elderly mother’s name and that they knew her.
answered on Dec 6, 2023
A Georgia attorney could advise best, as your remedies could be governed by state law, but your question remains open for three weeks. At this point, one option could be to try to set up a free initial consult with attorneys who handle privacy-related matters, and possibly health care... View More
answered on Oct 15, 2023
Parties affected by any unconstitutional provision might have recourse in subsequent legal actions. It's crucial to consult with a local attorney if you believe you're affected by such a ruling to understand its implications and your options.
bought vehicle through driveway.com and ifnnacing and they have issues witih titeling
answered on Sep 27, 2023
If you're looking for a lawyer experienced in consumer law and automotive transactions, you might want to consult local bar association directories or online legal platforms to find an attorney. Sites like Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, and your state's bar association could be helpful in your search.
answered on Sep 27, 2023
The jailed co-signer can sign a special power of attorney authorizing the free co-signer to transfer title into their name, subject to the lender’s approval.
I consulted with a popular Atlanta invisalign provider in reference to fixing damage done to my teeth by a previous dental service named Byte. My main concern was moving my teeth up and 1 down using invisalign. He advised me that this was a simple process for them and that I would be done in 4... View More
answered on Sep 25, 2023
You have a potential case and not just for malpractice but also, potentially, for misrepresentation. Consult with experienced Dental Malpractice attorneys in the state where this occurred.
The summons served to me provided a date, I appeared in court on that date.
2 months later information on a judgement against me is sent, the reason listed is failed to appear. And the date they now have listed is changed, and different than the deadline date given on my summons.
answered on Jul 28, 2023
Examine the court file and file a motion to set aside the judgment right away.
answered on Jul 9, 2023
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You could, but if this was involving a direct electronic payment, it's sometimes possible that there could be misunderstandings with amounts at the start. An attorney could advise more definitively with... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2023
If our vehicle has been repossessed by a financing company, you may have the right to reclaim it by paying off the outstanding balance or coming to a new agreement with the lender. This is typically referred to as "redeeming" the vehicle.
answered on Jul 1, 2023
No. The Georgia First Offender Act is OCGA § 42-8-60 et. seq. The code section you cited is for Conditional Discharge for Possession of a Controlled Substance. The two share some similarities, but they are not the same.
in a motion to reconsider or motion to set aside judgement, a lawyer had false information regarding plaintiff and reason for suit in statements for setting aside judgement.
answered on Jun 30, 2023
If you do not feel there is a valid basis for the motion to reconsider or set aside, you may file an opposition to the motion and point out the allegedly false information.
How much must I pay him for the part he did properly?
answered on Jun 20, 2023
You must pay him the customary and usual fee for the part he did properly.
Being sued for a debt from a debt collection agency. What is the probability that the debt collection agency has the original signed contract from whom they bought the debt? Trying to figure out the probability that they can prove that I own the debt.
answered on May 18, 2023
Every company has different procedures that make it so the chances they have it are different. Many can access them easily, others cannot.
answered on Apr 13, 2023
It depends on what you mean by "add the LLC." In many instances, having a non-profit own a for-profit entity is a bad idea and can lead to the non-profit losing its tax exempt status. Discuss with an attorney who deals with non-profits.
My mom was looking to sell photos that were taken by her mom of famous people, i.e. JFK , Astronauts john Glenn Shepard and their are many. She was to review and appraisal first and then we would go from their as to how much they are worth. She owned a Junk/Antiques and local pawn shop, The... View More
answered on Feb 1, 2023
If someone refuses to return your property to you, then they are committing a theft. You can call the police. You could also hire an attorney to "politely" ask the person to return the property.
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Based on this state law below, can a title specialist / financial operations manager notarized customer paperwork:
It is lawful for a notary who is an employee, officer, director or stockholder of a bank or corporation to take the acknowledgment of any party to any written instrument... View More
answered on Dec 7, 2022
Certainly. A prohibition would apply be where the Notary Public had some form of ownership interest in the business or the transaction itself.
Please read the whole thing.
Portfolio Recovery has been calling me for over two years trying to find another person. I have told them on more than one occasion that I am not the person they are seeking, that I do not owe this debt, it isn't my debt, and to stop calling me.... View More
answered on Oct 15, 2022
Hire an attorney to write a letter for you. The return address will be the lawyer's.
Block the number on your cell phone.
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