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I have 2 esa dogs. I gave them the required paperwork showing that they are esa. Got a call asking if I had a third because my partner was seen walking with a dog. I told them i did not, and was met with hostility claiming they had to make sure because I allegedly had “duped” them into taking... View More 
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
Determining whether you have grounds for a lawsuit based on false accusations by your property manager involves several factors. Generally, to pursue a defamation claim, you must prove that a false statement was made to others, that it caused you harm, and that it was made without adequate basis in... View More
About a month ago, I left my partner, but he came to where I was staying. After repeatedly asking him to leave, another male friend arrived to assist me. Upon his arrival, a physical altercation broke out between the two men, and they struggled over what appeared to be a hammer. In the darkness, I... View More
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answered on Jun 12, 2025
This situation sounds emotionally and legally complex, especially since you were trying to protect yourself and things escalated. The fact that you asked your partner to leave before the fight started is important. It shows that he was on the property against your wishes, which could help establish... View More
My lease automatically renews without the need to sign a new one, yet my landlord accused me of having an unauthorized occupant, which is untrue, and threatened eviction if I didn’t sign a new lease. On May 2, a lawyer sent me a letter falsely claiming I was uncommunicative. I only have my... View More
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answered on Jun 11, 2025
This situation sounds frustrating and unfair, especially since you haven’t been formally served with any legal action. In most cases, landlords can’t charge you legal fees unless legal proceedings have actually started and a court orders those costs—or if your lease specifically says you’re... View More
My girlfriend's father passed away in October, and her auto insurance was in his name while the vehicle was registered in her name. His insurance lapsed due to nonpayment, though she was an insured driver under his policy. She was involved in an accident where she was t-boned at a blind... View More
answered on Jun 4, 2025
A North Dakota attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry about your girlfriend's accident. I hope all involved are okay. It sounds like a challenging case - no traffic control devices or signs, conflicting witnesses, and the insurance lapse issue. To... View More
I broke up with my fiancé 9 months ago, and he moved out 6 months ago. Despite my repeated attempts over the past months—documented via texts I sent to him and his mother—to arrange for him to pick up his personal belongings and furniture from my house, he continues to refuse and ignores my... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
You've been more than patient, and it's understandable that you're frustrated. Since your ex moved out six months ago and you've made repeated, documented attempts to return his belongings, the law generally considers this abandoned property. While there may not be a written... View More
We lived together for 3 years. I bought all of the dog food all 3 years. I fed, let out the dogs, walked them pay for grooming, pay for daycare, and pay for vet bills 90% of the time. I spend time with them and play with them but she doesn’t. I feel the dogs are considered property but surely... View More
answered on Jul 5, 2024
Who bought them and registered them? That’s the owner, end of story.
I have to report to the 24/7 program in Minot north Dakota and the day before I'm required to go in to change out my current patch, there was a warrant issued for my arrest. Can they arrest me at the 24/7 program even though my warrant is unrelated?
answered on Dec 5, 2023
Likely, but they’re going to come arrest you anyway and you’d be better off voluntarily turning yourself in; if you wait the judge will likely notice you didn’t go voluntarily when considering whether to let you out again.
3 blood transfusions hours of unexplainable un necessary pain. To much pain meds given after patient specially said no more fentenal to then have to go into respiratory depression a laceration in my mouth from intubation and then to be told by the very person who didn't feel he needed to check... View More
answered on Jul 24, 2023
You make a great point. This is one of the reasons lawsuit are so important. And laws that limit or interfere with right to a jury trial do not serve justice. Otherwise doctors and others can get away without bad actions.
Here, there may be a case. Due to the nature of medical... View More
For no reason I was charged he was not how is this possible
answered on Feb 10, 2023
It's possible because prosecutors simply go with the story they want to believe. You need an attorney to defend you and be willing to take it to a trial if it is in your best interests.
Detain me and destroy my property not to mention no drugs where found or evidence that drugs were being sold i actually had an officer tell me that was profiled because of where I was from and how I looked can I take any legal action towards this ?
answered on Jan 9, 2021
You need an attorney to make a motion on the issue in the criminal case
I decided to help this girl and gave her a very deep slash on the price. The main reason I gave her such a price was that it would help her and it would honor my wife as i think she would approve, I had to speed up the sell and I asked her for $600 down and $400 to come and they agreed and I told... View More
I reported animal cruelty on my sons landlords to the sheriffs department. The deputy gave them my name that I was in to file a complaint now I'm being harassed, threatened, and assaulted and the sheriff department will do nothing. I have called them 9 times in last 4 months because of them... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2018
Document every interaction, log the time, date, the person involved, and the nature of the incident. Also document every interaction with the police. Bonus points if you have any other evidence, such as phone records.
Once you have sufficient documentation, if the police are not willing... View More
this person does not live in the states and claims to work with (PCH) Publishers Clearing House. I have all the information and all the promises this person had made including the address of were he told me to send the money. plus full names and almost full locations and phone numbers of two... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2018
If they are located in the United States, you should contact law-enforcement in the city in which they are located. This is clearly a scam.
I did not give permission for it to leave this area, nor was I notified when it did. Is there a legal way to force him to return the equipment to the place he picked it up?
answered on May 16, 2018
Yes, tell him that you want your equipment back and give him a reasonable time limit (ten days, thirty days, etc.) to return it back to you. Inform him that you will report it has been stolen if he fails to return the equipment.
I was never notified by my employer nor the company that put a judgement against me. The company is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. I have been a resident of Minot, North Dakota for 3 years. On 02/23/2018 I went down to talk to Human resources and they told me that the garnishment has been... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2018
You hire a lawyer who deals with debt collection issues for consumers and see if they can get your money back.
answered on Feb 9, 2018
North Dakota statute of limitation is often one or two years. Generally, the plaintiff may refile as long as the case is refiled before the statute of limitations has ran.
This is general legal information, and I am unable to render adequate legal advice without discussing at length the... View More
answered on Jan 1, 2018
What you are seeing is a document record listing, not the record itself. The document you are referring to is likely a bench warrant for your arrest. You will need a criminal defense lawyer.
My son damaged a vehicle while at school. I wasn't informed till the next day. I was told i wouldn't have to pay anything. Few days later I received a letter from the insurance company and they want $1500 and that if i dont pay they’ll take my drivers license. Never received a call... View More
answered on Dec 29, 2017
Send a polite but crisp letter asking them to provide proof of the damage. However, if you have homeowners or vehicle insurance you will want to hand this over to them. If your son did the act, you may wish to consider talking to a therapist/counselor about how to appropriately discipline your son... View More
answered on Dec 18, 2017
Most likely yes. If a contract is a bargained for exchange among multiple parties, then it will likely be an enforceable contract. This is general legal advice. Adequate legal advice can only be given after meeting with the client and discussing all the facts of his or her situation. Good luck!
We recently separated. Living with relatives for the past week, I have two kids with me. Me, my 19year old, and my spouse are on the lease. Do I have any rights because I have kids, one under 18. Or are we supposed to be homeless.
answered on Dec 18, 2017
You need to call an attorney to address this question. Adequate advice for this issue cannot be provided online.
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