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I gave them there stuff back 4 yrs ago now I have to pay them for the stuff I gave back is this legal can I sue them for my money back an for going to jail?
answered on Mar 30, 2018
Several possible defendants. You need to consult an attorney who handles civil rights--for this I'd suggest you contact the Indiana Civil Liberties Union and ask for the names of "cooperating attorneys" who have been involved in false arrest cases. Another source would be to inquire... View More 
He had 3rd degree burns and had to have skin grafts done and now needs laser surgery that his insurance wont pay for. He was at my boyfriends grandparents house. I was at work and my boyfriend was watching him.
answered on Mar 9, 2018
The statute of limitations in Indiana for minors is 2 years after they turn 18, so you have plenty of time to file a claim. That being said, contact a local personal injury attorney immediately as the sooner you contact them the better they'll be able to help.
Do we have any recourse to prevent or save our farm? We've never been late on our rent or caused damages
No written contract, all verbal
Former ll "manages" the property
answered on Feb 18, 2018
Is there a written agreement between you and the prior landlord?
answered on Sep 12, 2017
There's no definitive answer that anyone here can give you. Attorneys all have different fees and fee schedules. Some may offer a flat fee while others ask for a retainer. Others may charge hourly and bill you later. The only way to get a definitive answer is to call attorneys and ask them.
The dumpster was housed in a wooden structure and my car was parked in a designated parking spot next to the structure.
answered on Sep 11, 2017
You have a right to be paid the damage to your car. Your Apartment is habitable so why could you break your lease? Take a look at it--I'll bet under conditions that allow you to leave it's conditions making the apartment uninhapbitable, not a fire adjacent to your parking place.
From my understanding, given that the automatic stay went into effect immediately upon the filing of my case, the state court could not enter a valid judgment after my filing. How do I petition the court to set aside the judgment?
answered on Aug 2, 2017
Have the State Court issue an order coiding the judgment. You can probably do it with a letter with proof of filing. Call the state court clerk or judge's chambers that issued the order.
I hit them at stop light no damage just reflector broke wasnt going very fast
answered on Jul 13, 2017
What violations were you cited for as a result of accident? You can expect that your license will at some point be suspended by the BMV for failure to provide proof of insurance and likely will have to pay approximately $1000.00 in reinstatement fees to the BMV for no insurance. In court if you... View More
A settlement agreement has been proposed, the plaintiff is not responding, nor is he complying to any of the terms of the agreement.
answered on May 12, 2017
A settlement agreement isn't binding until it is signed. A 'proposed' settlement agreement is just that, 'proposed.' The plaintiff doesn't have to comply with the terms of the agreement because there is no agreement yet.
If the plaintiff is not responding,... View More
Double rent and go month to month. She knows I cannot afford this. If I don't agree she still must honor my lease agreement and would have to evict right? I was trying to get to the point where I could buy the house, and did a TON of work with zero compensation when I moved in. What can I... View More
answered on May 11, 2017
It sounds like your landlord is attempting to avoid eviction with you by renegotiating your lease agreement, which is perfectly legal. You are under no obligation to agree to her new terms. If you do not agree to her new terms she must still honor your lease agreement have to evict you.... View More
If an ex employee of a restaurant posts a review on yelp about the unsanitary practices of the other employees which are true and the post was deleted within two hours, can that be a basis for a defamation suit??
answered on May 5, 2017
True statements are not defamatory. Truth is actually a defense to an accusation of defamation.
Assuming you are the restaurant in this case, if its true it is not defamation. Let's say for the sake of argument that this wasn't true. What are your damages in this situation? The... View More
My ex has reported me as a suspect of a dbl homide, I was investigated and cleared, she has continued to contact police departments to have them harass me, she has been stalking me to find where I move to in order to send police to my home! I have move 3 times and every time with in one to two... View More
answered on Apr 18, 2017
You need to hire a child custody lawyer ASAP. If your ex is continuing to make false accusations and uses those accusations to prevent you from seeing your children against the court order but you cannot make a contempt charge stick then you need professional advice to figure out what is going... View More
I gave $580 which was half on car plus parts needed for a repair. Was to pay remainder $450 5 days later when repairs were done. Seller won't return calls or texts. Seller sold same car to another person which they didn't get car either. Can I press charges?
answered on Apr 9, 2017
Most definitely. Since the amount is rather low, you should most likely file in a Small Claims court where the limit for recovery is $6,000. Go to your local courthouse, visit the Small Claims clerk desk and ask for the proper form. The filing fee will probably be $125 or so but it varies from... View More
The dog can fit through our fence and the city has issued multiple tickets and taken him to court twice now since declaring it vicious and dangerous. It's a poodle and my neighbor thinks it isn't a big deal. The fact that my son is disabled and can't protect himself really makes this... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2017
If you and your son have been bitten by the same dog more than once I'm confused as to why the dog has not been seized by the city and put down, especially if it has been deemed vicious and dangerous.
Did your neighbor pay for your family's medical bills after you were bitten? The... View More
And this girl that had been harassing me through texts was brought to the house. Me and boyfriend were talking an she kept butting in. I asked her to go. Trying to keep peace. He did not back me. When she attacked me verbally I defended myself by pushing her away. She shoved me really hard into a... View More
The amount awarded was a ridiculous lower amount. Would it be worth appealing and what are my rights of putting a sign up on my property against the company that is messing people over?
answered on Mar 10, 2017
No, it would not be worth appealing. The limit for collecting in Small Claims in Indiana is $6,000. If you look to appeal a judgement from Small Claims you will need an attorney because appealing is not friendly to non-lawyers and you will have to hire an attorney to help you. The costs for hiring... View More
In a non sexual relationship the unnamed person just made false accusations would the 18yo still go to jail or get punished even though the 14yo said they weren't true and they didn't find any evidence in the 18yo doing things to the 14yo
answered on Feb 15, 2017
If there is really no evidence, and the alleged victim would testify that nothing happened, then a conviction would seem unlikely.
Daughter rammed by driver on way to school. Several 911 calls witnesses. Channel 6 8 13 news story. No arrest or chemical screen. 7 days later no charges filed or no records forwarded from police. Intentional wreck
answered on Feb 8, 2017
Sounds like your daughters rights. She needs to get medical treatment. Contact the victim assistance coordinator of the DA's office --let them interface with police. She has a number of rights but neither you nor she can compel the police to arrest anyone. So tact is the word--though see if... View More
He didn't, I contacted him through
Messages (have the proof he promised to pay us) and he still has not given us our money. Can I hold most of his tax refund for what he owes and write him a receipt of paid in full and give home what is left since I am the one doing his taxes?
answered on Jan 30, 2017
You have no right to take another person's tax refund. Consult an attorney and/or file a small claim, but do not seize another person's property (tax refund) without court order!
I am not sure of the debt being disputed, and I'd like to know exactly what this company is trying to sue for. But I'm worried that if I call them and ask for copies of the bills, will that be considered acknowledging the debt, and allow them to reset the clock? Or is it just... View More
answered on Sep 21, 2016
Demand validation of the debt. That is your right, and it does not toll the statute of limitations.
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