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I was served in regards to an old debt. The debt is mine, but I'm unsure if the amount is correct as I paid part of it in the past. Most of what I've read says to deny the complaints just to make them prove its actually mine and that the amount is correct. Is this a good idea? Solosuit... View More 
answered on Apr 27, 2022
You just posted on line that "the debt is mine". Be careful now denying to the court that the debt is yours.
Depending on the amount of money the debt collector is suing you for, you should consider hiring a lawyer.
There are legal defenses available to you that you may... View More
She has scammed others and I have the proof online from reviews. I just want my money back and she’s refusing to give it to me like she promised. She asked me to stop emailing her and got mad when I said I’d have to involve the authorities.
answered on Apr 20, 2022
Save all communications or documentation, especially where she said she would provide a refund. Also, save all receipts, contracts, and terms & conditions. If this is on her website, try saving the site as a .pdf with the URL and timestamp in the header or footer. Then, if you paid with a... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2022
First, you should consult a lawyer to ascertain what rights exactly you have now. Adverse possession is complex. But otherwise, if there is a mortgage, that's a lien on the property regardless of who is the rightful owner. If you are the now rightful owner, you just bought yourself a debt you... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2022
Off hand, I believe it's 6 years from the date of last payment or activity. That is not to be confused for when a default judgment has been obtained, which would be good for 10 years and subject to renewal.
Son got in trouble on July 20 2018 they did not have enough cash for bond so they gave title of a 2001 dodge ram 1500 to bonds men they bailed him out. Nov. 2018 son was sentenced for 3 years in prison, son got paroled to my house on Nov. 2021, end of Feb. Son decided to sell truck couldn't... View More
have to respond to court by20 days to file writton answer i dont know what to do
answered on Mar 21, 2022
First of all, do not default. Whether you hire a lawyer or not, file something with the court within the 20 days.
If you actually owe some or all of this debt, it may be worth your time to call the lawyer for Unifund and see if you can make payment arrangements. If you do not owe the... View More
On 03/02 I got an email from work with a "writ of garnishment" dated 02/08/22.I was not properly served from the creditor. The writ states "plaintiff received judgement against defendant for $6,875 on Feb 01 2018. The plaintiff is Credit acceptance corp. However, I was never served... View More
answered on Mar 9, 2022
There is a form that allows you to object to garnishments. Just Google "objection to garnishment Michigan". However there are only 5 permitted objections and one "catch all" objection.
1. the funds or property are exempt (protected) from garnishment by law.
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The cashier just kept ringing up groceries like nothing happened. My foot still hurts and has a bruise
answered on Mar 6, 2022
What was the store manager's response when you promptly reported this?
If the president of the Confederate Treasure left the gold intentionally would that not legally invoke the finders keepers laws? Who initially owned the confederate gold?
answered on Feb 11, 2022
The federal Confiscation Act of 1862 would apply to gold owned by the Confederate States of America (which the Act did not recognize as an entity), with the result that the United States would own the gold. This is a hypothetical question because the CSA government probably held no gold at the... View More
Fake account and I know who did it. I also feel this guy is scouting minors for trafficking I have emailed them over a dozen times n reported his account with no luck since 12/31/21. Not sure what else to do??
answered on Jan 22, 2022
I'm not sure how TikTok would be liable to you. Most social media companies, in that finely printed terms and conditions no one reads when they sign up for an account, say basically "we're just a platform and not responsible for the content users upload".
If you know... View More
Repair service came out and agreed there was a problem. Supposedly they order a part. Nothing has been done as of January 17, 2022. Can we demand a refund?
answered on Jan 17, 2022
Likely depends on the purchase agreement, company policy, as well as the status of the part that was ordered. Demanding a refund and getting a refund are two different things, and being custom furniture, your question requires a much deeper than typical contract analysis to get a closer answer.... View More
I was looking for options I can have to change my minor. But during the advising meeting I was denied to ask questions and they said they do not care what I choose. I was denied to ask any further questions on the topic and was insulting experience for not knowing what to do even as an... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2022
What is your question? It sounds like your best course of action would be to address this issue with your university. Perhaps to the head academic advisor or to a dean of students. Many universities also have departments and deans specific to international students.
My kids was evicted from a hotel. Came to the room once then police showed up 10 minutes later they charged me $200 for inconvenience. There was no warning or altercation they didn’t even ask them to leave just be quiet.
answered on Dec 31, 2021
Unlikely. Did you pay by credit card? You could try disputing the charge with your credit card company.
I opened a bank account and was going to have my boyfriend added as a joint account. We got the paperwork filled out and went to go process it but it didn't process because he is in collections with his separate bank. We were told he needed to pay that debt of 1st before he could be added.... View More
answered on Dec 20, 2021
Do he clear up the debt with the other bank first? I would contact the bank, then the police to file a report.
he always had bad credit so we put everything in my name and the last couple years he became selfish and has stopped paying for things in my name and i am a stay at home mother he has always told me doesnt want me to work but i feel i dont have another option and i will be divorcing him i dont... View More
answered on Dec 20, 2021
Sounds like you are on the right path. You'll need to settle this through the divorce process.
Hi, before my divorce (divorced for 2 years), I have cosigned a car loan for my ex-spouse (both of our names are on the title). As part of the divorce agreement, I agreed to let him keep things as is because his credit is not good enough for him to refinance the truck on his own. He supposed to... View More
answered on Dec 10, 2021
What does the judgment of divorce say about possession of the car? As to the bank - regardless of what the judgment says - they are going to hold you equally responsible for the balance.
She found out that it was a lie. They had nickle AND lead, and some have reported the lead is toxic. Now, I know MLMs are extremely hard to catch, but they tout these jewels, necklaces, bracelts, etc as LEAD AND NICKLE free to ALL consultants, AND customers. Is there ANYTHING my mom can do to sue... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2021
This sounds like a breach-of-contract claim. The devil is in the details, and there are more details than I can list in this format. Who would be the defendant? Is there a written warranty by the seller regarding the merchandise? Where is the defendant? Is there jurisdiction here in Michigan?... View More
Do I have case for bank failure to either protect n secure my banking & personal info, since someone within the "bank" compromised my info, and also either failed to spot n prevent to confirm n varify acct ownership, or someone within that branch conspired to allow these transactions... View More
answered on Nov 28, 2021
Without more, it's likely the bank will restore to you whatever funds you lost. Depending on what exactly happened, or how much you lost, you could look into pursuing things further.
Staylisted did not do anything to justify their charges. Thay are not willing to give me a copy of the verbal over the phone agreement or a list of their promised services. They charged me over $1,200 for nothing. They have numerous complaints and negative reviews. My business is financially... View More
answered on Oct 25, 2021
You need to look over your agreement carefully. You might find a clause that says you must either first submit to arbitration and jurisdiction for any suit is in Arizona. That would likely make it cost prohibitive for you to sue for such a relatively small dollar amount unfortunately. You may want... View More
I keep hearing about this law i have looked it up but i dont understand the way it is written. as i am told "it is illegal to charge for a down payment on a vehicle from a car lot dealership.
answered on Sep 24, 2021
Truth In Lending covers what must be disclosed by lenders to consumers. It's impossible to summarize what is a voluminous piece of legislation covering many different scenarios. If you have any doubts about what is presented to you by a car dealership, or any other lender, you should consult... View More
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