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answered on Apr 19, 2018
It sounds like you've received valuable property by mistake that does not belong to you. At a minimum, you likely at least have an obligation not to use that fuel. If they request to retrieve it, then you probably need to let them do so. For absolute certainty on these questions, you should... View More
Received a community grant for home repairs. General contractor hired someone to spray my house for termites. This was Oct of 2017 and I have not been able to live in my house since. The chemicals cause me to cough, wheezing, eyes watering, and headaches. Call state in it was determined the wrong... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2018
You need help from a CIVIL LAW attorney, preferably someone experienced handling Breach of Contract and Negligent Performance of a Contract legal issues.
Sorry to hear about your house!
Bill Powers
answered on Feb 15, 2018
Once a lawsuit has been commenced against you, if you fail to respond appropriately - you lose the lawsuit.
Your first step should be contacting an attorney. If you're unsure of how to find an attorney or would like an attorney to only assist you in answering a limited set of... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2018
Yes. Judgments can be recorded as liens against any real property owned by the judgment debtor. If you bought a house in the same place were the judgment was entered, it is already a lien on the house.
Hey! I hadn't really expected an answer. Especially not so quickly. Thanks. So I wonder if I'm pushing my luck to ask another related question? If the default judgments, expired, or were not renewed, can the accounts that the judgments were for still be collected on, by a 2nd or 3rd,... View More
answered on Feb 1, 2018
If a creditor files an action to "renew" a judgment for an additional ten years, they are required to serve you pursuan to the Rules of Civil Procedure the same as with any other lawsuit. Service options are certified mail, overnight delivery service, sheriff or process server.
The person who owns the Bronosonic trademark is taking money from people online for neon signs via Neon Signs in US and not shipping them out. The address they've listed on their website doesn't exist and I've tracked the IP address of their emails to China. Can you help?
answered on Jan 22, 2018
It depends on the contract. If you have the right to sue in the US, you might get a default judgment and then execute on the trademark, though that will be complicated. You might then be able to get a restraining order on the web server advertising your trademark, and then go into the Bronosonic... View More
In 1996 I had a judgement against me for the first time from a car I purchased in 1995. I thought I would wait the 10 years and in 2006 they renewed the judgement. I was told they could do this only once so I waited another 10 years. In 2016 they served me with another judgement. Is this legal for... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2018
A judgment can only be renewed once for a maximum of 20 years on the judgment. An attorney would need to review the documentation filed in 2016 to see what options are available to you in terms of resolving the 3rd judgment.
My husband and I can't agree on several important issues, including income requirements for our family, and I'm planning to file for divorce, giving up the home to him in the decree. Given the possibility of a lengthy divorce, I'd like to remove my name from the deed before filing so... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2018
You can certainly file a quit claim deed releasing you from the property. However, you'd likely be giving up a major source of leverage against him in the divorce if you plan to do this before filing. Also, it seems you are likely still living together in the house. If so, you will not be... View More
answered on Jan 2, 2018
Asking that someone accused of shoplifting not be allowed into a private business really has no connection to the criminal charge. The owner or manager could in essence trespass that person years after the criminal case is resolved.
answered on Dec 16, 2017
This ticket is a misdemeanor as well - insurance is one thing, but this charge is also criminal. Contact an attorney in the county where you were charged to represent you.
a doctor signed the results can they get in legal trouble
answered on Nov 2, 2017
Sure if you can prove it and have the funds to locate and undertake a suit against them and / or can find some group or agency willing to go after them in a civil and / or criminal capacity on your behalf. Best of luck.
Company repossessed my car last night on the 13 found out from sheriff's office can they do that or is that a breach of contract
answered on Oct 16, 2017
If you are not in default of the contract, the vehicle cannot be repossessed. There may be other terms of the contract that can cause a breach other than missing payments. Things like the failure to insure the car probably cause a breach of the contract, but it will depend on the terms of the... View More
and receive a judgment but all of our assets are joint. Will they be able to collect ?
answered on Oct 10, 2017
Judgments against an individual are only enforceable against assets held by that individual. In North Carolina, real property of married couples is held as a tenancy as the entirety, so the judgment will not attach to this real property. However, other joint assets may be sold or seized to satisfy... View More
The credit card company did take out a judgement though the courts.
answered on Sep 20, 2017
If the credit card company has obtained a judgment against you, it can use real or personal property to satisfy the judgment. Once the 30 day appeal period passes, if the creditor is going to pursue collection of the judgment, they must send out Notice of Rights to you. This will include a Motion... View More
The class action if lucky you'll get 500 dollars which is about 1 yr of protection actually defense can't protect now and it won't cover any time or aggravation or IRS protection from scammers but in small claims on and individual case could I ask for maximum pay out for local jurisdiction
answered on Sep 11, 2017
You can try but they will likely fight it and the law is very complicated.
I was in prison when granted. N issued. Now out and was served to list my exemptions. But all time to appeal n plead my case has passed. How is this legal without me being able to plead my case or argue the fact that the balance is more than what I actually owed. Also I'm the co signer..
answered on Aug 22, 2017
In order to obtain a default judgment, the creditor must have been able to show the court that you were served. There are many ways to serve someone, but typically if someone is in prison, the summons and complaint are delivered to the appropriate authority at the prison and delivered to the... View More
Then we went our separate ways. The insurance and title are both in my name. His name is NOT on anything. There are NO liens on it either. My question is can he take the car away from me if we are not together any more?
answered on Aug 3, 2017
Typically, a gift cannot be revoked by one party unless there were certain terms attached to the gift that have not been met or if it was agreed that the gift could be revoked. As long as there were no other agreements attached to you keeping the car, it is likely a valid gift to you. Of course,... View More
Full purchase price would have been $800. The puppy died in the breeder's care before delivery, but they refuse to repay my deposit. I have two witnesses that will confirm that the breeder never used the tern non-refundable when discussing the deposit. I also have a signed, handwritten receipt... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2017
The Statute of Frauds is an affirmative defense that must be raised in order to be applicable. It may be possible to pursue this matter in the small claims courts. However, it would have to be filed in the county in which the defendant resides. Otherwise, if you want to file it where you live, it... View More
the title and will not release the lien and lies to be all the time.. what can i do.
answered on Jul 25, 2017
You may be able to file a small claims action to force the dealer to turn over your "property" the title. There may also be a procedure through the DMV that can be used to clear the title if you have proof that the lien is paid in full. If neither of those options is available to you, you... View More
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