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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Contracts and Employment Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can a company piggyback off of a contract?

Can a company piggyback off of a contract you signed with a payroll company even though the companies name was not mentioned in the payroll contract?

++The contract for the payroll company just has one sentence that in general says the contract convers there clients. Nothing is specific,... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Oct 25, 2019

Depends. Substantially more facts are need to answer this questuon.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Medical Malpractice for Kentucky on
Q: I need out of a contract that I signed with what was portrayed as a cosmetic surgeon

I was seeing a cosmetic/plastic surgeon in Lexington KY. I recently found out that this person is in fact not a surgeon or even a doctor. I want to cancel my membership with this facility as I do not feel safe seeing this person and I was lied to.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Oct 9, 2019

Notify them in writing of cancellation and fo not make any more payments.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Landlord - Tenant for Kentucky on
Q: If I've made multiple requests for maintenance in my rental and nothing has been done can I legally termnate my lease?

An enforcement worker has come to find multiple violations which resulted in my apartment complex being fined 2x times and the problems are extensive as to electrical wiring being exposed, smoke detectors not working, air filters not being replaced since before we have moved in and well passed... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Oct 8, 2019

Not unless the place is uninhabitable and you’ve made those requests in writing.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Contracts for Kentucky on
Q: What are the time requirements by creditors for notification after car repo in Ky. Car repo'd three weeks ago.

This was after they had told me they were going to work with me. How long do they have to notify me recovery requirements? How long do they have to sell it?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 18, 2019

You need a consumer debtors attorney to help you with this case. Time limits vary on notice provisions. Consult a lawyer immediately before the car is sold.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Contracts and Lemon Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can I sue a car dealership for breach of contact

I am financing a car and the car I got everything was good when I took it home well the next day I go to get in there are cockroaches in the car and a bed bug well I tell them about it and they had my car 4 different times and every time they said they took care of it there is no more and now there... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 13, 2019

You would need to hire an expert to determine everything g that is wrong with the car and then see if those repairs are covered by your contract to determine where you have a breach or not.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Kentucky on
Q: I signed a contract for a marketing / distribution deal with Bentley Records. I paid $300 to sign on.

Does this sound off to you by any chance ? My main question is I want to know if I was scammed

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 12, 2019

Check the contract but likely a scam.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Contracts for Kentucky on
Q: How long does a storage company have to wait before they auction a self storage unit
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 30, 2019

The time should be specified in the contract but if it is not, then within a reasonable time.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Construction Law for Kentucky on
Q: We provided a Final Clean for a Large Dealership in Louisville KY. The GC has not paid in two months

We files a Demand Lrt, NOI and Mechanic Lien. They bonded off and we filed claim against the surety bond. Our bond was denied and I dont understand how it reads. The terms of the Bond define the obligations of the Surety. As such, the Bond states:

“…NOW, THEREFORE, if the above... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 14, 2019

It appears to mean you have to go to mediation first, and then binding arbitration against the defaulting party prior to attempting to collect from the surety. In short, it looks like they are saying you have not exhausted all your remedies against the defaulting party prior to seeking... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Kentucky on
Q: Bought a property from my uncle he made a contract saying everything on the property was included except a carport.

It’s been 7 months since we signed and he is yet to come get it. Do we legally own it now or do we have to give it to him?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 14, 2019

If he wants it, it is his. If he doesn’t claim it, it belongs to you now.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Landlord - Tenant for Kentucky on
Q: I live in Kentucky and or landlord we signed a year lease and now he has looked through our window. Central air unit

It freezes up on the inside and outside he also told us when my son moved out that he would give us 250back on dog deposit but has not and he charges $40 extra for water each person living here

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 14, 2019

What is your question?

2 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Real Estate Law for Kentucky on
Q: I am scheduled to close on a home next week. I am unhappy with the lender and want to cancel the whole deal. Can I?

I made an offer on my first home last month. Everything from that moment with my lender has been a mess. No communication, inaccurate information, snide comments, 3 weeks for a VA appraisal, etc. I've told my realtor that I can't be comfortable with this lender anymore and want to cancel... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jul 19, 2019

Yes. Just notify everyone in writing that you are canceling the transaction.

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Real Estate Law for Kentucky on
Q: Financing contingency: "Maybe cash or conventional loan"

I have a real estate contract that has the following financing contingency: "Maybe cash or conventional loan". If the buyer can't get a loan, is the contract still valid for cash?

Thanks for the answer of "Yes" to the first question, but now a follow on question...... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jul 10, 2019

Yes.

2 Answers | Asked in Contracts for Kentucky on
Q: Can a contract will be unconscionable grossly unfair?

Step mother died and her daughter from a previous marriage received half of life insurance and her husband received the other half. Less than a year her husband died and his three children must share half with the step mother's daughter. The three children receive nothing from the step mother... View More

Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on Jul 9, 2019

Although you did not mention what kind of "contract" it was that you considered "unconscionable grossly unfair." I am guessing you mean the separate insurance contracts owned by your dad and his wife (your step-mother); is that right?

If so, there is nothing the law can...
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2 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation and Contracts for Kentucky on
Q: What can you do if items are not removed after land lease ends?

My mom had a land and pasture lease that terminated end of February with a gentleman. He was notified in December that his lease would end February 28th. He still has a couple items remaining on the land. One is a heavy feeder inside the pasture where the next lessee is putting cattle. We asked him... View More

Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on May 16, 2019

No competent lawyer would ever advise you to send important warning messages like this using a text message.

If you and your mom are serious about removing the unwanted personal property from your mom's land without being sued for conversion, your are advised to draft a professional...
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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Kentucky on
Q: Are there any lawyers in KY who would help the citizens sue a fiscal court?

The Fiscal court secured a loan and are the sole signers on a loan from the KIA. They then handed the money to our water/sewer board who have been paying on this loan for 20 years now. It was recently discovered that the water board is currently behind in the loan to the tune of 94,000.00 and of... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 24, 2019

You might want to check with your local bar association and your local legal aid society. They maintain lists of attorneys available for representation.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Is it legal to ‘dogsit’ Others dogs, with their knowledge here in ky?

Is it also ok for children to help

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 31, 2019

Yes. No crime there?

2 Answers | Asked in Contracts for Kentucky on
Q: Hello, I sold an item on ebay and someone’s bought it,then I shipped but he didn’t pay!
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 20, 2019

You can sue them for the sale price and your court costs.

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Estate Planning, Family Law and Elder Law for Kentucky on
Q: If there’s a joint will And one spouse dies Can the other spouse change the will or sell what was left to someone

She’s sold most the cattle and all the farm equipment which was lifted my dad . the land was divided between my aunt and my dad and it clearly stated in the will this portion go to my aunt and her son, and this portion go to my dad and his two sons I was 13 that was my home I was kicked out... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 10, 2019

It depends on the will joint will reads. You should consult a probate and estate planning attorney who can review it and tell you how to proceed.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Criminal Law, Admiralty / Maritime and Arbitration / Mediation Law for Kentucky on
Q: in krs 355.2-309 absence of specific time provisions.. What is considered reasonable time? 1,2 4 weeks? 30 days?

created contract to provide signage to a client, I being the designer, creator and Installer, I would purchase the materials needed to do so and construct and then install, had set a date on one part of estimate, however states "this is an estimate on the goods named and subject to change if... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 23, 2019

Reasonable I’d determined the the facts and circumstances surrounding the issue. It could be 30, 60, even 90 days. Bottom line, if you refund the money, they will likely dismiss the charge.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Kentucky on
Q: Can a text agreement to purchase property for an agreed price be considered a legal contract.

Seller agreed to sell property. I had a certified check ready. Seller says he's been offered more money and refuses to honor original agreement we made by text messages.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 29, 2019

Doubtful, although it might be enforceable. Generally, sale of real estate had to be in writing and signed by the seller. Question would be whether his text messages to you constitute his signature. Interesting tech question for the court.

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