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Someone at my address received a civil summons in District Court. But the Defendant’s first name is only one letter. For example, J. Doe. More than one person living here has a first name beginning with the letter. None of us have a legal first name with only one letter. None of us recall any... View More 
answered on Mar 8, 2024
The Defendant should be identified by first and last name. The density may be able to be fully developed through discovery as the case proceeds.
I lived in an apartment building where the sprinklers randomly went off. My neighbor below me sued for fire damages. (even though there was no fire). I cleaned up the water in my apartment and dried everything off while he left his apartment to soak for almost a week leaving the landlord to dry his... View More
answered on Feb 24, 2024
Theoretically, rulings are supposed to come down 60 days after the filing of an AOC-280 form, although practically speaking, they can and do take as much time as they like.
A person is claiming that my business owes them money after equipment was purchased. There was no written agreement and they deposited the check, but are now trying to change the verbal agreement. They have since sent a certified complaint to the local civil court. The certified complaint does... View More
answered on Jan 27, 2024
Raise the incorrect name as a defense in your answer to the complaint.
Someone sent a certified complaint to the local circuit court. The complaint has my business name wrong.
answered on Jan 26, 2024
When you answer, you should raise the defense of improper entity.
Hearing?he is clearly representing my brother not estate,as brothers wife cleans his house.told me get my info from courthouse and I could go to hell .
answered on Jan 8, 2024
Possibly. You should report it to the Ky Labor Board and file a complaint with them.
The dealership sold to another dealership who continued the free oil changes for 8 years but have advised that they will no longer honor the contract. Do I have a claim for breach of contract?
I left an absentee bid with a auction company. I texted him, (owner of the company) my max bid (5600.00), a picture of the item, and a picture of my driver license. He said he would take care of getting me registered and bid on my behalf. After a couple of days of not hearing from him. I called... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2023
You can sue him but honestly, it will probably be more frustrating and aggravating than to just let it go.
answered on Sep 16, 2023
No. They are not yours. Leash law has nothing to do with it.
If someone files a complaint in fed court on a federal question 28 U.S.C. § 1331, do they have to meet the $75,000 in damages as in a diversity case? Or can the complainant ask for less?
answered on Aug 28, 2023
No. Federal question doesn’t require any amount. Diversity requires $75,000 in controversy.
In state circuit court a clerk refused to file my complaint with IFP in violation of statute and case law. That resulted in my case being dismissed. If I file a fed complaint, will I have to ask for monetary compensation for damages? Or can I ask for just a ruling on whether the clerk violated my... View More
answered on Aug 25, 2023
In federal court, you can ask for a declaratory judgment without asking for damages.
Kentucky? This is where i have lived for the past 4 months and have claimed permanent residence here. Just need some advice on my next steps. My name and new address is on the papers he served to ex-wife.
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answered on Aug 21, 2023
n Kentucky, if you've established permanent residence there for the past four months and your new address is included on the papers served to your ex-wife, it's possible that the service of legal documents might be considered valid. This could be due to substitute service, where documents... View More
This woman gets angry and harasses me and my children via third-party and recently downloaded my 16 yr old daughter's Facebook profile photo and sent to my boyfriend using vulgar profanity. Can I pursue legal action for sexualizing my minor child? She said she looked like a d*** s*****g, about... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2023
You can pursue legal action for harassment. The facts contained in Your description are sparse and more information is needed to determine what other charges might lie.
I have filled a police report with three witness statements shown video and they still let him out after a day! He’s a known meth head who says he has “health conditions” mine and my neighbors safety is at risk yet somehow after a day or two in jail he gets out. He also constantly beats on... View More
answered on Jul 10, 2023
Go to your county attorney and swear out a criminal complaint for him. That will get you into court to address his behavior.
the order. defendant objects. do the rules cover this? is there ky case law on point?
answered on Jun 26, 2023
Yes. The order is not effective until the clerk enters it after the second judge signed it.
answered on Jun 15, 2023
It means what you did to become charged with a crime. Each element of any offense must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
Outside I do not speak to her she is going to file a civil restraining order on me will I have to move if she does this
answered on Jun 7, 2023
No. You and your neighbor will likely be ordered to mediate your dispute. You do not have to move.
This would include my biweekly paychecks, current bank account, car insurance, and vehicle. I have not been sued yet, but anticipate it happening in the next 3 years. Would it be legal for me to transfer all these assets, to get them out of my name, prior to any lawsuit being filed?
answered on Jun 2, 2023
This sounds like fraudulent conveyances. I believe you can be sued for doing this with the knowledge that you are likely to be sued. I would consult an attorney who can analyze all the facts of your particular situation.
I am an heir to property in Whitley County that was behind on taxes. A company bought the tax cert but did not notify us per KRS § 134.490 nor before bringing suit, 490 (1) and (2). They went straight to circuit court. I filed for dismissal for lack of jurisdiction because the plaintiff failed to... View More
answered on May 11, 2023
If they did not follow the statute, you may have a case for liability but your damages are pretty speculative at best. Probably would wind up spending more that you’d recover.
Against our 17 year old son, what do we do from here?
answered on May 6, 2023
Hire a lawyer who will show that the petition against your son is retaliatory.
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