Get free answers to your Civil Litigation legal questions from lawyers in your area.
Garbage truck damaged my home left me without power for 32 days during the hottest part of the year. They are contracted through our police jury. Both have agreed the garbage company is responsible. Still waiting to be reimbursed. I had to get a loan on my car to get it fixed I have now los my car... View More 
answered on Sep 20, 2023
If you have not consulted/hired an attorney then that's what you need to do as apparently what you have done thus far has not resulted in the results you seek. Use the Justia Find a Lawyer tab and search for accident or litigation lawyers in your area---call a few---many may offer free... View More
I have pictures of the damage and the Tree cutters
answered on Aug 13, 2023
A Louisiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Electric utilities usually have the right to remove foliage and other vegetation for safety or access reasons with their equipment. An attorney would probably want to know additional details in answering your... View More
I showed up for a meeting on Thursday to find out I was terminated without notice and for reasons that are false .The mayor said he and the city council voted to remove me on July 6,2023 .
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jul 11, 2023
This may be a violation of your rights, as public housing commissioners are entitled to due process before being terminated. You may want to request a copy of the meeting minutes from July 4, 2023, file a complaint with the housing authority, or consult with an attorney.
Please they plan on doing it Monday...how can they do this
answered on Jun 18, 2023
If title to the property is not in their name, they most likely have no legal right to tear down a structure on the property. If title to the property is in your name, you likely have standing to enjoin them from tearing down the structure.
Seek the services of an experienced real estate... View More
An accident report .
answered on Jun 9, 2023
Yes, it probably should have. While there is no legal requirement that you comply with such a request, it is certainly advisable for a property owner like a golf course to request that you fill out an accident report as soon as possible after an incident like this to make a record of what happened... View More
will not set up payment plan. I have made several offers of monthly amounts that I can pay but they will not accept. When in court the judge told me to call and set up payment plan but now that's not happening. What should I do?
answered on Jun 6, 2023
Did you call the actual creditor or did you call the attorney for the creditor. If oyu called the actual creditor, then I would contact the attorney for the creditor and make the same request----usually they will either discuss your request and pass it on to the creditor, or they will provide you... View More
answered on May 12, 2023
Use the Justia Find a Lawyer tab and search for lawyers in your area who practice in the subject matter you are seeking---contact a few of them for a consultation----some you contact will provide a free first meeting/consult. Good luck.
Nil
answered on Mar 20, 2023
The guiding principle of contract construction in American jurisprudence is that the court will attempt to ascertain the intentions of the parties as expressed in the agreement itself. What the parties subjectively intended but did not express is mostly meaningless.
Texas legal aid says I need an attorney in Louisiana. Louisiana says I need an attorney in Texas. Which is it? Is that too complicated? Apparently.
No help. You suck.
answered on Feb 15, 2023
This question requires additional information for it be answered. Why did Texas Legal Aid say you need an attorney in Louisiana? Did you speak to an attorney in Louisiana? Why did s/he say that you need an attorney in Texas? What does the small business affidavit pertain to? What is the purpose of... View More
The fam member was married and now his estate (heirs) is requesting reimbursement of the taxes he paid. The property has not been succeeded to me yet.
answered on Jan 10, 2023
The legal owner of the property is responsible for the taxes. If someone else paid the taxes then the payor needs to seek it from the legal owner of the property. If the legal owner is deceased and a succession has not been opened, then one should consider opening a succession and getting the... View More
To cover labor and things for 3 other prior jobs I had to complete to get to the job at hand and now they are taking me to court
answered on Oct 10, 2022
Please consult with a lawyer about the specifics of your case. Also, if you have been sued and served with paperwork, please know that you have a limited period of time in which to file an Answer (respond to the lawsuit) so please make sure you do so within that time period.
Black Mold found after signing lease
answered on Sep 28, 2022
A Louisiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Until you speak with a local attorney, many courts nationwide do not look kindly on the idea of waiving liability for injury in general. It could depend on how a waiver was written. Good luck
until after the wreck. The other driver's insurance company advised they will fix their insured driver's truck and then subrogate against me. I am a single mom, 3 kids, unemployed since pandemic, I have no car therefore i myself carry no automobile insurance. I live in Louisiana.... View More
answered on Jul 19, 2022
A Louisiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I hope everyone involved in the accident is okay. Unfortunately, it is as they described it to you - the subrogation department will want its money back. If you feel you could attempt negotiate, you could consider... View More
And what recourse do I have should they refuse? This is a civil case where I have been called as an expert witness.
answered on Jul 19, 2022
Depends--- if I recall correctly, the article does not state that you (or rather an expert) is entitled to the expert's usual rate but rather a reasonable rate.
Is there any way that I can appeal or fight a judgment rendered against me for $13,000 and there is no proof submitted nor is there a promissory note or contract with my signature for work subcontracted by another business? A letter was printed for a trial and court date but was never delivered to... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2022
Call/contact the local and state bar association and see if they have contact information for lawyers in your area with whom you might be able to consult on a pro bono basis, or if they can provide the number for legal aid. At this point in time, if you have filed bankruptcy, you may have limited... View More
When we contacted the notary public she said she made an honest mistake where do we go from there? She even signed and affidavit stating it was a mistake on her behalf.
answered on May 24, 2022
Make a criminal complaint with the Sheriff and then go to Motor Vehicles
they later on try and file a report if they figure out who it was?
My wife was served for a court case for a debt to republic finance LLC, the manager called my wife and they came to terms to repay unsecured loan. My wife asked if she needed to go to court and the manager stated " not as long as you make your payments". A default judgment was set against... View More
answered on May 11, 2022
If this happened les than 1 year ago, your attorney may be able to file a Petition to Annul the Default.
Did not enter nor try to enter private owned business after being told not to. Stepped out of vicinity of said building (bar) unto public sidewalk and was told to exit (public sidewalk).
Was then told said person was in violation of remainder after forbidden. When person asked what that... View More
My mom was visiting my house when she let her dog out of her vehicle without a leash to go inside but her dog ran over to my neighbors yard and an incident occurred between my moms dog and my neighbors dog who was also not on a leash. The police and animal control were called and my mom and my... View More
answered on Apr 8, 2022
It wasn't on your property and it wasn't your dog. If yiur neighbor does sue you, your homeowners insurance will provide a defense.
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
