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answered on Nov 23, 2018
It depends on what your business is selling. But generally, you should refrain from any advertising that is false or misleading, or that makes defamatory comments about your competitors and their products. Beyond that, you’ll need to be specific about the kind of business you’re in before... View More
My doctor recommends one of 3 drugs for treatment. He cannot provide pricing but recommends I check prices before he writes the prescription. My insurance cannot provide point of purchase pricing either. The pharmacies will not provide pricing unless I have a written or electronic prescription. My... View More
answered on Nov 1, 2018
The text of the law doesn't require you to have a prescription before getting a price. The pharmacy's interpretation, while not completely unreasonable, doesn't appear to meet the text or the spirit of the law. My advice would be to contact the Michigan Consumer Protection Division... View More
I have been unable to locate the statutes governing jurisdiction of where I can file the aforementioned lawsuit.
answered on Oct 7, 2018
Here is the venue statute for Michigan. http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(mrmnjrzw5bkzjtbkhau2r4ik))/mileg.aspx?page=getObject&objectName=mcl-600-1621
It says you can sue the corporation in any county where it has a place of business, does business, or has its registered office. If none... View More
Bought an old, classic RV. Seller agreed I could leave it in his yard for some time to arrange transport. Agreed to keep my number in case it became a problem. I called in Feb to let him know I still did not know when I could get it. He said it was fine, to call when I could. I again asked him to... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2018
You don't have a security agreement with the person who has possession of your RV now, so it appears that you don't have the right to self-help repossession. But if you have a tow company that will do it for you nevertheless, then more power to ya.
That said, you can anticipate... View More
No insurance she suited state farm and they suited me. I was going thru a personal crisis Disassociate disorder. I was not capable of responsibility
answered on Sep 21, 2018
If the judgment is recent, you might still have time to file an appeal. It's hard to say whether your personal crisis/dissaociative disorder would give you a defense. I'm assuming the car was yours.
In Michigan you can file an appeal by right for 21 days following the judgment.... View More
My contractor took money and did not do or finish jobs. Also found out he took money he claimed to give the subcontractor and didn't give him that money either. I am not over budget and 23 weeks behind. I want to go after the contractor and was told some of what he did was criminal and the... View More
answered on Sep 20, 2018
If you are out more than $30,000 due to the contractor’s breach of contract, you’ll need to file suit in circuit court. The district court only covers claims up to $25,000, and small claims only up to $6,000.
As always, you get what you pay for. Be sure to talk to a qualified attorney... View More
He's licensed to her but she isn't his caregiver and doesn't take care of him. He lives with me. My new girlfriend and my family love him.
answered on Sep 18, 2018
I guess it depends on why you were allowed to keep the dog after you broke up with ex-girlfriend. Did she tell you you could have the dog? Or was the dog with you temporarily, with an understanding that she could have it back? You said you’ve “owned” the dog for 5 months, which implies... View More
Repo Company, was looking for my car, around July. My neighbor took a video an I also have a statements that the Repo Company told the BBB on what happened. And I also have screenshots that one of the repo drivers girlfriend messageing a friend of mine who lives in Florida, asking her where I work... View More
answered on Sep 17, 2018
Michigan law allows a creditor, or their agent (repo company) to repossess a car using self-help if it can be done without breach of the peace. Breach of the peace usually means that you (the debtor) were there when the repo company came, and you clearly and vocally objected to the repossession... View More
Contract stated that a certain company would be the contractor and installer. Contractor on contract then subcontracted work but was unable to install the roof correctly. Contractor should have had master elite certification through GAF per the contract so that I could receive the silver warranty... View More
answered on Sep 12, 2018
It sounds like you have a possible breach of contract case. Your contract with Lowe's probably includes provisions about what to do in the event of a dispute. You will need to follow the contract, including any procedures for alternate dispute resolution. Because Lowe's is a big company... View More
I agreed the person can have 9 logs for painting my home. A month later still not finished painting kept having excuses n i noticed when I needed some logs he took 11 extra 20 missing...I had one person on the phone they heard the deal the other person was sitting heard also but no one was watching... View More
answered on Sep 12, 2018
Like many legal disputes, the situation you describe involves conflicting claims and evidence. In the abstract: yes, you could have a case. But practically speaking, I wouldn't go to court over being out $300. It isn't worth it. Resolve to never do business with that person again, you are... View More
answered on Sep 8, 2018
Basically, you can sue anyone for anything. I think you want to know if such a lawsuit would have merit and potentially be successful. Of course the answer is: "No". The two main components of a civil lawsuit are "liability" and "damages". A Plaintiff must initially... View More
I was just served papers for debt collection on a private student loan originally issued by Chase Bank and now owned by National Collegiate Student Loan Trust. The original loan was taken out in 2007. I personally had no knowledge of this loan and the signature of borrower on the loan request was... View More
answered on Sep 6, 2018
It sounds like you and/or your grandmother may possibly have been victims of identity theft. Also, be careful, because this could itself be a phishing scam trying that get you to give up personal and financial information.
If what you are saying is true, you could contest the collection... View More
In order for me to hear correctly I would need a surgically implanted hearing device, do to the fact of this physical disability I would not be able to fully and completely comprehend the hearing of the trial. Does this make me permanently disqualified from jury service?
answered on Aug 28, 2018
No. What you are asking is whether a physical disability (being deaf in one ear) exempts you from jury service. Courts are covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act. People who are deaf, blind, or otherwise still can and do serve on juries. You can/should ask the court for an accommodation... View More
I went to The Tobacco Shoppe on 4857 S Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, Michigan to pick up some Tobacco for my mother. Upon returning home, she opened it to find mold all throughout the tobacco. The clerk claimed they just received the shipment, but the canister was layered with dust, and possessed... View More
answered on Aug 28, 2018
A no-returns policy is not enforceable if the product was defective or not as represented. The Michigan attorney general has more information on this topic at: https://www.michigan.gov/ag/0,4534,7-359-81903_20942-44683--,00.html
That page includes the following information:
"If... View More
I purchased an item from a dealer who misrepresented the item and began lying about that misrepresentation the minute my check was cashed so I began recording conversations with them without their consent. I want to put these recordings in reviews online and give to the corporation/ brand of... View More
answered on Aug 27, 2018
Your question raises a couple different issues, so I'll break it down in parts.
(1) Is it illegal to record the phone call?
No, probably not. A person can record a phone conversation in Michigan, if the person recording the call is a participant in the phone call and the... View More
If a degree was purchased for novelty purposes and not to actually used in MI to gain employment. Is there any law against that?
answered on Aug 27, 2018
No, there isn't a law against buying a fake degree, if that's all that was done. But if a person *uses* a fake degree in Michigan, that's a different story.
The Authentic Credentials in Education Act, forbids a person from using a fake degree for employment, education, or... View More
Is this contract valid after bankruptcy court discharged this debt?
answered on Aug 3, 2018
Yes, if they signed it post petition and received consideration for it.
My wife and I are moving from an apartment to a house and when we signed our lease we were given a move out list. When we gave our 30 day they gave us another paper stating we would have $150 deducted from the deposit if we don’t steam clean the carpets.
answered on May 9, 2018
"Normal" wear and tear is not something that can be taken from a security deposit. If you vacuum and keep the carpet presentable, that is enough.
This is OFTEN an issue, and the problem is that for the kind of money you're talking about people rarely sue, or bring the issue... View More
This was a car lease that was repossessed and I recently found out they have discharged the loan
answered on May 7, 2018
Quite possibly. I don't know what you mean by the creditor "discharging" the loan. That's probably not the proper term. If the creditor "wrote off" the debt, it is no longer carried as an asset on its books, but the act of writing it off (which also goes by other... View More
answered on Apr 29, 2018
You should be able to speak with all parties who had signed on the mortgage or related real estate transaction documents. Depending on what the nature of your relationship to the property or to the mortgage, whether they wish to speak with you is another matter.
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