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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Civil Litigation, Contracts, Real Estate Law and Banking for Missouri on
Q: Can a lien be filed on real property for non-payment of an unsecured promissory note?

I loaned a start up business some money and obtained an unsecured promissory note because there were no assets. There have been no payments made on the note and the company now has assets, namely real property, Can a lien be filed against the real estate or any other assets the company now owns?

Jennifer Sheila Kornblum
Jennifer Sheila Kornblum
answered on Apr 3, 2018

Unfortunately, an unsecured promissory note cannot justify a lien on the real property. However, if you file an action and get a judgment for the amount of money owed on the promissory note, the judgment can be filed against the real property if the name on your judgment and the name of the owner... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Contracts and Consumer Law for Missouri on
Q: can you sue a company for a representative giving wrong information when it comes to the cost of a bill?

The client was quoted a cost of ~$150 when the bill got changed it was ~$195. The company offered a $25 credit but could not match the cost that there representative quoted initially. Client has this in writing.

Kevin Webb
Kevin Webb
answered on Nov 23, 2017

Missouri law provides, in the Merchandising Practices Act, that if someone suffers damage because of deception, that person is entitled to relief. Now, just because the law says you're entitled to it, doesn't mean you get it. That's where a smart attorney comes in. Now, what... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law, Gov & Administrative Law, Business Law and Business Formation for Missouri on
Q: I'm tring to open a business and I'm tring to figure out what's taxable and what's not and if it is what's the tax
Matthew M Montoya
Matthew M Montoya
answered on Sep 26, 2016

Tax law is certainly complex and depends entirely on your factual situation. It's commendable that you're inquiring about your tax obligations at such an early stage. Getting these systems down will greatly benefit you in the long run.

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