Do you have anything documenting the agreement? Like a cancelled check she cashed? You would likely need to file a small claims action. But even if you win, all you are going to get is a judgment - which is little more than a piece of paper that says she legally owes you money.

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Without seeing the terms of the offer it is hard to say what you can or should do. Possible remedies range from getting your deposit back and declaring the deal ‘dead’ to forcing the sale, or something in between.

You need to consult with a local attorney in the area where the house is... View More

Your question involves elements of employment law, so you'd need to pose it to an employment attorney for the most meaningful direction. But it remains open for four weeks. In general terms, regardless of the area of law, fraud or mistake can be distinguished from one another by the state of... View More

No, you shouldn't be responsible for your mother's debts because you are her heir. And if you didn't sign a lease and never occupied the property, then you shouldn't be responsible for the lease either. If you paid rent for a while, that doesn't necessarily mean you became... View More

Without seeing the actual lease AND the inventory/checklist forms and determining if all the documents comply with all applicable Michigan landlord/tenant laws, it is impossible to say what (if anything) a tenant may be responsible for.

IN GENERAL provided you have properly dotted your... View More

If you are accused of assaulting the young lady, you could be prosecuted for assault & battery. Assault & battery is a misdemeanor which carries a potential jail sentence of up to 93 days. If you were 17 at the time of the alleged offense, you'd be prosecuted as an adult, not as a juvenile.

You quite likely should sue both people; let them figure out between them who should pay. This sort of action, though, may be a bit more involved than a small claims action, and if you have insurance, your insurance company should be proceeding accordingly on your behalf, unless you are thinking of... View More

Unless you have a signed contract that specifies a specific county of jurisdiction, you would file in the state district court closest to where you live and where the property is located.

Your situation would require consultation with an experienced employee-side employment law attorney. Very generally, you are not entitled to overtime, and so your company not giving you more overtime may not mean much.

You - your husband, actually - needs an attorney who does civil litigation defense. It would help if that person has demonstrated expertise in mortgage and banking law.

Small claims seems to be the way to go. Although for that amount, you really need to weigh the costs versus potential recovery. If he doesn't show up to court, you might get a default judgment, but then you still need to collect on that, which may not be easy against someone already avoiding you.

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

I assume (hope!) you have insurance to cover liability if something bad does happen.

That said, "I'm afraid" is not a valid reason to sue. You have to have suffered actual damages.

In THIS case, the fact that this discussion has happened may make your insurance... View More

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

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

Depending on the year/make/model of the vehicle, they may or may not try to repossess it. However, keep in mind they don't have to repossess it to sue you or attempt to collect the debt. You are fortunate that it is not on your credit report. I suspect at some point a debt collector will be... View More

You can absolutely collect damages if you are a victim of identity theft. Depending on the severity of your credit damage you are entitled to compensation under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. You would first have to set up the lawsuit properly by retaining an experienced FCRA lawyer. You can... View More

The easiest and less stressful way for you to get your tax documents would be to request them from your employers, etc. again. You can also request them from the IRS but usually they are not available until very close to or after the filing deadline so you would need to file and extension request... View More

No. Your car payment is similar to a mortgage payment. Each payment is applied to the balance of your loan. If you miss a payment, you are in default and generally speaking, they now have the right to repossess. The law does not provide for reimbursement of any payments you made.

If the landlord won't provide the title, you have to file an equitable action in your local court to compel delivery. However, prior to that, I suggest you hire a lawyer to send a demand letter to the landlord. That should do the trick - and cost you a lot less money.