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Wasn't enough money to replace mailbox post and have it installed . Contacted citi taxi and they refused to cover expense or to give me name of taxi driver so at this point I don't have his insurance info to make a claim. I have his "hack" # and cab number, but not his name or... View More 
answered on Jan 9, 2019
Tell citi if they don't give the insurance for their car you will have to assume it's uninsured, and report them to the agency that regulates taxicabs. Follow up with action if they don't.
My friend and her then boyfriend had an agreement. She bought 2 kayaks, and he bought 2 paddles. He is claiming this is a gift and that she cannot take the kayaks back , even though she has the receipts to prove her purchase. Legally, is she right to take the kayaks that she purchased ?
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answered on May 5, 2018
Receipts only prove she purchased the kayaks - not that she currently owns them. He is claiming they are a gift (although why he would claim she gave him both kayaks is sort of dubious). If she can get the kayaks without breaching the peace, she can take them back but he may call law enforcement... View More
i just got a civil summons for 2800 from calvry llc
i am on social security is only income
my wife and i and daughter live at house
we have no equity in the home
what should i do
answered on Mar 22, 2018
If the debt is legitimate, then the best option is to speak to the creditor and attempt to get a payment plan to pay the debt. You have 30 days from the date you are served to file a response with the clerk. If you don't, the party will be able to get a default judgment against you. Once the... View More
He has been out of work since april 2017. He has paid a few bills here and there when he was getting unemployment. We are not doing good and he refuses to go to work or pay his half. He will not leave. He thinks this Is all funny. I know I can do it on my own bc I am doing it now. Is there... View More
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answered on Dec 14, 2017
You are in one of the worst positions possible - not married and own property together. You likely can't legally make him leave because he ownes the property and you can't use divorce law because you aren't married. Likely your only option if he won't agree to let you buy him... View More
Having a very hard time in collecting money owed from someone even after a judgement has been awarded, a writ of execution served and a promise made to sheriff serving the writ. When does it stop costing more money to try to get money owed? What would be the next most beneficial and successful... View More
answered on Oct 26, 2017
There is no exact answer on the next best step. It really depends on the debtor and what steps might get their attention or result in assets that could be used to satisfy the judgment. There are other types of actions that can be taken to collect a debt. Its best to consult with an attorney as the... View More
The defendant has no property of value for me to take so it is my understanding my only other option is to try to get as much out of her bank account to be paid back. Do I need to know her account number to do this?
answered on Sep 20, 2017
You don't need to know the account number, but you will need to know the bank that the defendant uses. The process is long and involves filing an execution and bank levy. If you have any questions about the process, please consult an attorney.
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.
My friend wanted to buy my car so him and his wife would have a second vehicle for work, so I agreed to sell him my car for $1,200. He did not have the full $1,200 and needed the car urgently so I decided to let him use the car and make payments to me and I would give him the title when it was paid... View More
answered on Sep 4, 2017
North Carolina has a statute that allows you to reclaim your personal property that has been wrongfully kept be someone else. Assuming you still have the title to the car, it should be relatively straight forward to prove that you are the owner of it. You may file an action in court to recover... View More
I was told by the Fire Marshall that my landlord didn't have property insurance and I didn't have renters insurance. I lost everything in the Fire. Can I go after the landlord for not having insurance?
answered on Aug 25, 2017
Unless there is a written provision (which would not be typical) in the lease that requires the landlord to insure your property, it is your responsibility to maintain renters insurance. The landlords insurance would only cover the landlord's property.
over a cell phone she bought me then decided to ask for it back and charge me for it when she asked for a separation. Does it matter that she committed adultery? Do I have to pay her back for the gift of a phone?
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answered on Jun 19, 2017
Yes, she can take you to court, If it was a gift, no you don't have to pay here back. The adultery is irrelevant to these issues. .
I purchased ~$6k worth of the product, and subsequently found that it does not provide the protection that the manufacturer (a North Carolina entity) claimed. They have ignored my request to return the product, but I cannot sell something that I know doesn't work. In light of their refusal to... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2017
Breach of express and implied warranties or if you talked to them, warranties of fitness for a particular person. If you purchased because they advertised over there, you may be able to sue over there. Otherwise, you have to come here. You don't get travel expenses.
The loan was done back in 2015
answered on Mar 1, 2017
If your husband is a NC resident and no longer travels to Texas, filing suit in NC is really the only way to do that.
answered on Feb 22, 2017
Your attorney, or if you do not have one, an attorney familiar with the facts of your specific case is the only person who can answer this.
I walked outside my home two days ago to find my car gone. Towed because the HOA contracted a towing company to come by periodically to check for registered tags. But I got no notice for the tow. I went to pick up the car today and they would not let my friend pay for me even though we were both... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2017
You need to know what's wrong with it before you have a case. Just because it ran fine before doesn't mean it's fine now.
File a complaint with the HOA.
answered on Mar 21, 2013
Here is the link to the forms:
http://www.nccourts.org/Forms/FormSearchResults.asp
If this does not work, go to www.nccourts.org. There are tabs running across the page. Select the forms tab. The forms tab lets you search by form number - just choose category and select small... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2013
If the person suing for the debt does not show the case will be dismissed. If the debtor does not show, then a default judgment will be entered against the debtor.
If you are the debtor and you have any defenses or counterclaims, then you have to show up and argue your story to the judge -... View More
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