Louisiana Civil Litigation Questions & Answers
Q: What kind of lawyer do I need to hire for property damage? I took my vehicle to Express oil and they installed wrong oil
Filter, which caused my engine to blow.Insurance company is trying to say negligence on my part for driving with oil light on. Car was taken back to oil company next day and they admitted wrong filter was installed, put new filter and oil . How does the portion of negligence get determined if... Read more »
You could contact a consumer law, business law, property damage, or general civil litigation attorney and ask them if the matter you describe falls within their scope of work. Keep in mind that this type of case might not necessarily be handled on a contingency or flat fee basis, but rather, an... Read more »
Q: I sold a side by side to a guy that lowballed me on the value of the unit. He gave me 13,000 but I owed the bank 16
I haven’t paid it off because we were dealing with custody battle, my husband was laid off and we just haven’t had the money. We know both have jobs and are going to pay either the guy back or the bank, whichever I guess at this point. But I just was told he is going after me for theft. I... Read more »
No way
Q: My son has been in jail since June 6. He hasn't been arrainged yet. How long can he be held before seeing the judge?
His criminal attorney can bring this to a head more quiclly.
Q: If the opposing party declines a request for a continuance does that mean it won’t get granted?
The opposing party has denied a verbal request for a continuance can I still file one and hope it goes through? Because if not I don’t have an attorney for my divorce case on the 26th. My legal aid attorney dismissed me last week due to a pending criminal case with my ex husband so I wouldn’t... Read more »
It can get continued even if it is opposed.
Q: In Forma Pauperis form for Louisiana
On the In Forma Pauperis form for Louisiana the list your monthly expenses part is That pertaining to my home and expenses shared with my spouse prior to me moving out or my current expenses?
If I’ve reached out to the opposing party legal team to see if a continuance would be accepted... Read more »
On the pauper application you would list your current expenses. If you haven't received an answer to your request for a continuance, you should try and follow up with the attorney. If you still don't get a response, file a motion to continue and indicate your efforts to get their consent and their... Read more »
Q: Louisiana incorporation Registration Jefferson Parish DA Paul D Connick Civil case # 2:18 -cv-09296 In 08/08/2019
Louisiana incorporation Registration Jefferson Parish DA Paul D Connick Civil case # 2:18-cv-09296 In 08/08/2019 around 10:30 am Trina Williams ticket #G59 matters of jurisdiction zoning went through intake process waiting again United labor and wage for name to be called at off SSA 115 terry... Read more »
Your question makes no sense. Ask someone to write it for you.
Q: Signed closing for lot 2, with promise, no other Home can be in the lot next to me, now they are putting one in, Help me
When I purchased this property, 168ft across, 5 acres deep. I was told I was on lot 2. We signed closing docs saying we lived on lot 2. I asked a number of times, ensuring that the lot in between me and my neighbor would not have another manufactured home placed on it. I was ensured many times,... Read more »
Hire a real estate attorney
Q: Hi my aunt contacted me today saying a sheriff had papers in his hand looking for me. Is this a subpeona
There is no way of knowing whether you are being served civilly or whether this is a criminal warrant.
Q: What kind of lawyer do I need to hire for property damage? I took my vehicle to Express oil and they installed wrong oil
Filter, which caused my engine to blow.Insurance company is trying to say negligence on my part for driving with oil light on. Car was taken back to oil company next day and they admitted wrong filter was installed, put new filter and oil . How does the portion of negligence get determined if... Read more »
City court in Morgan City has jurisdiction up to $15,000. Find a general civil practice lawyer.
Q: took my Audi A3 to Express oil and they put wrong oil filter and it blew my engine, ins company is claiming negligence
Louisiana civil code 2323 . Do I need a lawyer?
Yes you need a lawyer and can sue.
Q: How to be heard in the court room. The judge has not let me or my lawyer speak in court? Is that allowed?
Why aren't you talking to your attorney, who knows the circumstances?
Q: Does the 1 year deadline to make a claim when fraud is involved begin upon discovery of the fraud ?
Yes the clock starts to tick at discovery.
Q: FALSE Restraining orders filed to prevent collection of small business property ($10000>/=)after unlawful eviction
My business partners EX girl filed false restraining orders after stealing our shops safe with titlework for roughly 8000$ of vehicles and keys, then filed FALSE restraining orders on my business partner and i, in order to prevent collection of the vehicles themselves and our shop tools after... Read more »
Hire an attorney and don't respond to her messages.
Q: My ex boyfriend who is also on the lease refuses to move out and to pay rent. He now just got a dog which is not allowed
He is aggressive and violent as well but no domestic violence has been filed on my part. What rights legally do I have to get him out?
You have equal rights to the leased property without a court order based on domestic violence. Either move and notify to our landlord in writing that he has a dog and is violent, or file a protective order.
Q: if im the beneficary of a life insurance poilcy can they take that money if i have a judgment or lein against me
Yes. The creditor simply files a Stay requesting that the proceeds of the policy be deposited in the registry of the court. Then executes the lien.
Q: Hi I was wondering if I put my husband on my bank account could they take my money or freeze the account?
If I put him on it and the courts want more money or to levy or freeze it for what ever reason can they do it even if my name is on the account too?
If your husband has a judgment against him or a child support garnishment, do NOT add him to any of your accounts.
Q: I hired a builder and he posted pictures of my signed contract online. Is that legal?
I gave them a bad review on Facebook
Whether what the builder did was "legal" is impossible to say without much more information. I will note that there is very little difference between what you did (post a bad review online) and what you say the builder did in response (posted pictures of your signed contact online.)
Q: In car wreck 12 yr ago no fault of my own in Louisiana 80.000 in medical bills. lost my ability to keep my business my
Home way of life dis figured my body and now STILL homeless still haven't Settled with defendant and his Insurance offered to Seattle for policy limit when it happened 12yrs ago my but they refused j
Don't know what your question is.
Q: Can a state judge arrest you for 30 consecutive days without also offering a bond for a misdemeanor ??
Yes under Gwen s law or If there is a parole or probation hold.
Q: In the state of Louisiana if you are court ordered to be place in the drug court and he/she is married to someone who
Is incarcerated for drugs could they be ordered to get a divorce before they could complete drug court and graduate?
I am not aware of any law where a court could order a divorce.
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