Yes, Missouri has a strong consumer protection statutes, the Merchandising Practices Act (MPA).
The MPA can be a defendant’s nightmare. It covers consuer contracts and creates liability for even innocent misrepresentations:
1. The act, use or employment by any person of any... Read more »
I inherited a trailer that I didn’t want. I found someone that wanted it so I gave them the title and keys. A month later the person that owned the lot it was in called me and said he didn’t want that person to live on his property. Another months went buy and the guy I gave the trailer to was... Read more »
If you don’t have a written lease with the land owner you probably have a good defense. You should consult with an attorney to be sure.
When researching a friends finances, I discovered that a garnishment in April 2018, was the second attempt to collect a debt that had been purchased sometime prior to November 2011, when the first garnishment order was filed for.
When questioning my friend concerning the information that I... Read more »
Missouri judgments are valid for 10 years and may be revived for additional 10-year periods.
A garnishment was issued because a judgment was entered. A money judgment requires service of process. If your friend was not served, then she should hire an attorney familiar with process of... Read more »
The reason for my absence from court was that I care for my mom that has alzheimers and dementia, and the morning of court my mom was in a bad way and i called the court clerk to ask for a continuance. I was told that I should have called a day earlier but I didn't know that my mom was gonna be in... Read more »
Read the guide I wrote on how to set aside a default judgment.
https://www.avvo.com/attorney-guides/63005-mo-ronald-eisenberg-1859143/guides.html
Also, I suspect you meant to refer to the (Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) rather than the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).... Read more »
I do not practice in Missouri, but your question remains open for four weeks. As a general matter, early payment penalties are usually governed by the provisions of the loan agreement. It's an individual contract between the auto finance company/bank and the car buyer, and different companies can... Read more »
I NEVER PAID THE SALES TAX ON IT, I CANT AFFORD THE TAXES,$1800, IT WAS NEVER TITLED IN MY NAME, IVE BEEN DRIVING AROUND WITH MY OLD PLATES FOR 6 MONTHS, AND IM 3 MONTHS BEHIND IN THE PAYMENTS. I NEVER SHOULD HAVE PURCHASED THE CAR, ITS ALMOST $ 400 A MONTH, AND MY HOURS AT WORK HAVE BEEN CUT. CAN... Read more »
You can ask. If it gets repossessed it will be resold and you'll probably be sued for the deficiency, however.
Resubmit Q rewritten: What legal regress / Protections are afforded Consumers when a Judge holds a Biased Court, refuses to let the Jury See Evidence /Hear Evidences of Willful, Wanton/Malicious Fraud, Misrepresentation of Consumers, Breach Of Contract by Owners of State Unlicensed Lodging... Read more »
FYI: The "Judiciary" does not "prosecute" anyone. The judiciary adjudicates legal disputes arising between people and brought in various civil courts--and in some situations the judiciary also hears and decides criminal cases brought by state and federal prosecutors against people accused of... Read more »
How can you see the docket or what information do you need? I’m just curious as the hearing that’s coming up about this. I understand that me not working it won’t go away but they haven’t made any attempt to serve my ex at all.
You should be able to go to your local circuit court and obtain a copy of all documents that have been filed in the case.
I don’t work and can’t work and showed proof to the lawyers via email like they asked so if I can’t work and they won’t serve my ex husband what happened at that point
Without seeing the docket entry, there's no way for me to answer that question other than to guess that maybe they only got one fo the two of you served and the next hearing is on a motion to review but as to the other one of you.
Whether you do or don't have money to to pay the judgment is... Read more »
What does this mean? REVIVAL OF JUDGMENT CALLED, HEARD AND SUSTAINED. THEREFORE, THIS COURT HEREBY REVIVES THE ORIGINAL JUDGMENT HEREIN WITH COSTS TO BE PAID BY DEFENDANT. FOR ADDITIONAL TEN YEARS, AS PROVIDED BY LAW
Missouri state court judgments expire 10 years after the latter of entry of judgment or a payment on the record towards the judgment, such as a garnishment payment received.
The docket entry you quoted suggests that the plaintiff file a motion for revival of judgment, had a hearing, and got... Read more »
Most likely not. Read the policy to see if addresses cancellation.
I was put on an extended stay hotel DNR list due to rumors and nothing else. I rented the room for a week and did put another guest on my room she is an adult, I have no control over her. I did nothing wrong never had the police there, did not bother anyone. I was always in my room. Was told that... Read more »
A hotel may not discriminate against you on account of race, religion, national origin, etc., but may discriminate against you on account of merely not liking you or mistakenly believing you are selling drugs.
And now they are tring to take it and day we stole it when i added up at least 1092.00 on a 700.00 bill how is that right please help me out in getting swindled im lower income have 4 daughters just tring to get by
You’re going to need a copy of the contract you signed with them to get the right answer.
I am the previous owner of the property. It sold at foreclosure auction on 9/11/18. The current owner agreed to let me rent the property until 3/15/19. My son took his own life 10/26/18, & my granddaughter passed away 12/6/18. The expense of 2 funerals in just over a month caused me a major... Read more »
Your rental agreement should protect you - particularly if it is i writing. And more than one days' notice is required for any eviction.
The change of ownership is not generally significant so long as the lease is still in play.
I pulled my credit and noticed it is alot of inaccuracies that are being report on it. I have tried to contact the bureaus directly and they just send correspondence back stating the information has been updated with no proof. How can I get this information deleted off my credit? I have alot of... Read more »
Contact a local attorney. Some attorneys undertake these type of cases on a contingency (percentage) basis.
Your question is not one that can be meaningfully answered in a couple of sentences. It's like asking, "How do I build a house?" or "How do I perform an appendectomy?"
The short answer to your question is that you file a petition in an appropriate court asserting a proper cause of... Read more »
After replacing heat exchanger, furnace burned rich, creating soot, smoke, and odor. Serviceman refuses to address repair, citing lack of tools and claiming rich mixture was pre-existing.
Here's an excerpt from a Missouri case that my provide guidance:
"When a person possesses knowledge or skill superior to that of an ordinary person, the law requires of that person conduct consistent with such knowledge or skill. W. Page Keeton et al., Prosser and Keeton on the Law of Torts... Read more »
I have not cashed the check yet as it is signed "Leia Organa Solo" and I'm too busy laughing at the stupidity.
You can post it on Facebook.
Empire bank Has gone moved ! Now another took over I have
Seen my file told them i am on ssi disability they said nothing 2 yrs nothing ! So when Sol comes off my credit score ? I have certified copies!
A statute of limitation is a time by which a lawsuit must be filed for a specific cause of action. A Missouri judgment is good for 10 years unless revived sooner.
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