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already paid, they stated none of my money will go towards my new wedding date. The contract only states just the deposit is nonrefundable. I have decided that I will no longer move forward with this venue for that reason. Are they legally allowed to keep all of the money I have invested beyond the... View More 
answered on Aug 7, 2019
You should have an attorney read the contract and provide you sound advice. You might be obligated to pay the full sum you agreed to pay.
Would be made before moving in. No repairs were made and I was told they weren't going to be made because of cost. After 2 months I was released from lease. Made all rental payments on time. Can I take to small claims court? Do I sue apartment management or owners?
answered on Jul 23, 2019
You could sue your landlord in small claims court for up to twice the amount wrongfully withheld, so long as the total is less than $5000.
If you can prove that a misrepresentation was made about the security deposit, it might be worth consulting with an attorney who has experience with... View More
My friend is in jail and he gave me p.o.a for the purpose of moving his things out of his moms house..I've tried 2 times with police and she has denied and cops say there's nothing they can do its civil and she hasn't filed for evictuon..meanwhile she is selling his personal... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2018
Two primary types of cases in Missouri for a property owner to retake possession are rent-and-possession and unlawful detainer cases. “Eviction” can be the result of a judgment for possession. Those causes of action are controlled be different statutes. Rent-and-possession are filed when... View More
My friend is in Jefferson county jail. After being arrested he made me power of attorney for the purpose of moving his belongings out of his mother's house because she stated she was gonna evict him. I've tried twice with law enforcement to get his belongings and both times she has denied... View More
answered on Dec 7, 2018
Only a Missouri licensed attorney may represent another party in court. If you file on his behalf you’d be committed a misdemeanor, the unauthorized practice of law. Time to hire an attorney.
My husband sold a ps4 to a guy on Facebook today. The ps5 was working fine when we left the house and we have proof. About 2 hours after we meet up with the guy he messaged my husband saying that the ps4 won’t turn on and he wants his money back. My husband assured him that it was working when we... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2018
Anyone can sue anyone for anything. I doubt that your husband will get sued over this but if he does he should show up at court and defend the case.
A month ago I had taken my ex roommate to court. I won my case in small claim court. I have tried to contact the defendant to arrange payments, but he refuses to pay/contact me back. I have been told that I can set up garnishments for where ever he might work. The problem is I can not find out... View More
answered on Oct 7, 2018
Welcome to the world of collections. Getting the judgment is often the easy part. It’s tough to find employment and banking information. The good news is that your judgment is good for 10 years before it will need to be revived and it will accumulate interest. You could try to find a... View More
Can i motion to vacate or Do i trial de novo
My husband and I are first home buyers and the first house we finally put an offer in on a house. We gave earnest money and didn't ask for closing cost as recommended by our agent because the seller supposedly had a another offer just come in as well. Fast forward we freak out about the cost... View More
answered on Jul 20, 2018
You should have an attorney review the contract. Without seeing the contract, I have no idea whether you complied with the termination requirements.
I bought a car it doesn't have any wires to hook up a licence plate light so I can't get it to pass inspection they won't fix it and won't take it back either said I should have checked it myself before perchase but gave me a passed inspection paper saying it was good to pass... View More
answered on Jun 8, 2018
They can sue you if you don’t pay and you can sue them. Anyone can sue anyone. The better questions concern this risks and costs of litigation. I suggest you meet with a local attorney, preferably with consumer law experience. Ask about the Merchandising Practices Act.
Plaintiff filed trial de Novo. 10 months later dismissed case. Now I cannot file trial de Novo because it is long after original judgement. Dismissed four days ago. Is it possible to file within 10 days after dismissal?
answered on May 1, 2018
You aren't entitled to a trial de novo from the dismissal of a trial de novo.
I'm in Kansas the buyer was from Missouri and transaction was done in Missouri if that makes a difference.
answered on Apr 3, 2018
Your challenges are the following: 1. Identifying and locating the buyer. 2. Getting a judgment against the buyer. 3. Collecting the judgment.
Without knowing more facts, it is tough to decide what options make sense for you. It's probably only worth suing if the the judgment is... View More
half material and half the the labor she moved out and lied the entire year n repaid nothing can I make her pay me back for all the work n supplies owed?
answered on Apr 3, 2018
Some contracts are required to be in writing, such as a contract to purchase real estate. The contract you describe is an oral one and that is okay; however, you would need to prove the terms. In addition, suing a relative is not something that anyone enjoys, so I encourage you to try to work out... View More
She went over the balance by $100 for a total of $3100 and has stopped paying on it and it showed upon my wife's credit report.
answered on Oct 11, 2017
you need to dispute the false credit reporting directly with the credit reporting agencies and the credit card company.
You can go to our law firm website and click on the link Credit Reporting Errors for detailed and specific instructions on what the letter that your wife will need to... View More
jor plumbing problems and the gas has been turned off because of gas leaks. I think the owner should pay for these major problems. Do we have any legal rights?
answered on Oct 3, 2017
You retained an inspector to guard against issues such as these and he or she seemingly did not perform the job that he or she was hired to do. So consider litigation if the inspector fails to make good on his or her mistakes.
answered on Apr 17, 2017
For many types of debts and liabilities the statute of limitations is 10 years. Some are even longer. There are some shorter. You need to be more specific. However, Most consumer debts and contracts are 10 years from the date of the last payment.
I was helping a friend, let him take over payments on my new truck. We had a handshake agreement, no written contract, but it was understood he would give the truck back in the same condition it was given to him if we took it back or he gave it back. He paid on it for a little under a year and... View More
answered on Oct 23, 2015
Not without having the repairs done first and then suing him, in my opinion.
The original child support only had medical. My wife requested the state of Missouri to modify the original order (May 2013) and add financial support. That process took over 2 years and the state did not back-date it through the whole time. The child is 11 and has received 1 payment of $400 her... View More
answered on Aug 22, 2015
You would seek to enforce the child support judgment in behalf of the mother. This doesn't require a new lawsuit, small claims or otherwise. And small claims is not the appropriate procedure to collect child support in any case.
What needs to happen is that the mother needs to levy... View More
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