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answered on Aug 25, 2020
Your brother should have an attorney review the situation and represent him if necessary.
they were saving up for an apartment together before they broke up this week. she wants to take it all but $200 of the $. but he bought her an iphone for $300-$400 she doesn't want to pay him back for it out of her share. she has threaten to bring the cops so they can make him give her all the... View More 
answered on Aug 20, 2020
The cops are unlikely to do anything. They certainly won't make him pay money. The aren't collection agents. That isn't what cops do. She would have to go to small claims court.
He was given most of the documents already.
He want proof of my EIN.
answered on Aug 20, 2020
A talented family law attorney should be able to help you out. Let her attorney know that you already provided the requested documents.
The plaintiffs documents are false and I do not really want to use them but I don’t want add those to my answer. I haven’t referred to them at all in my answer but I want to add an original will, do I add it to my own as exhibit a or do I add it onto the plaintiffs as exhibit E?
answered on Aug 13, 2020
Hi there, your question is a bit too complex to ask over this medium. A good probate attorney should be able to point you in the right direction.
In Ohio. I just received a wage garnishment from the court (which I was unaware of since it was back in 2017). Can I still try to make a payment with the creditor or will I have to go to court for my hearing to ask? The creditor was Attorney general. I don't have the money to pay this... View More
answered on Aug 11, 2020
If you want to work it out with the Attorney General's representative, you better start discussing it with them. If you wait until court, they will probably just go for the garnishment and get it.
original dept 2014, charged off 2017. Not sure when it was sold but started receiving random calls in 2020. What be considered proof of debt? If proof of debt is provided, can they take you to court.
answered on Aug 11, 2020
Ask them for proof of the debt. The FDCPA requires they provide this upon request. Many third party debt collectors don't have it and will give up.
I'm actually contacting you for my elderly Aunt. She has a neighbor that lives across the street who is a bad drunk/drug user who is always yelling and harassing her. She has called the police several times, but they have done nothing. I understand she might have to sue in civil court. Is... View More
answered on Aug 10, 2020
Hi there, this is an attorney question-answer service. An attorney would need to know more about your aunt's situation and what the neighbor is doing. Please feel free to give a call to one of the attorneys listed here.
This is in Youngstown Ohio
answered on Aug 10, 2020
You can go the typical route of eviction. File with your local municipal court.
The other driver was found at fault by his insurance company, his insurance company paid for the damages to my car, but now he is trying to sue me because my insurance company refused to pay for his damages due to it being his fault
answered on Aug 7, 2020
Notify your insurer about the suit so that it will defend you. If he was at fault, you are not responsible for causing his damages, he was.
Drove 180 after talking with her about getting the dog she advertised for free then couple days later she demanding it back and gave me everything of the dog papers, toys, pool, leashes food. Trying to take me to court because she now wants it back. How is this legal to try taking dog back after... View More
answered on Jul 31, 2020
Anybody can sue anyone for anything, including return of an animal, which is considered personal property. But to win in court, she would have to prove some breach of contract by you. If she files a lawsuit, you can go to the court hearing and explain your case. Or use the Find a Lawyer tab to... View More
There have been no upgrades, maintenance etc over the nine years I have done all upkeep myself. The home will need new carpet, drywall repairs and paint.
answered on Jul 30, 2020
Unless the original signed lease specified otherwise, then when it expired, you became a month to month tenant, and either tenant or landlord can terminate that occupancy at the end of any month by giving 30 days written notice. Tenant is responsible to pay for any damages to the premises beyond... View More
answered on Jul 27, 2020
You can call the health dept. They might order landlord to take action. But landlord might not do it. You can pay for an exterminator, and then ask landlord for reimbursement. But landlord probably won't pay, so can sue in small claims court. Or you can start paying your rent on time each... View More
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answered on Jul 16, 2020
I would need substantially more information to properly answer this. What was the nature of the promissory estopple? Why would you be unable to work for thirty years as a result of the breach of promise?
Leaky, molded hole in ceiling. Faulty wiring, rodent infestation
answered on Jul 16, 2020
As a general answer: each city has its own rules about maintenance, in addition Ohio's statutory and common law requirements. Many tenants with apartment issues have found assistance with their city's code enforcement division, who can mandate changes to comply with the code. Other... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2020
You can ask her again, and if she refuses, then file a police report for theft. If the possessions are yours, and not owned jointly by you and her, then she should give them back. After filing the report, depending on the value of the items, you may need to file suit for conversion in either the... View More
What are the laws concerning making someone with a medical condition work a shift that would cause the medical condition become worse? I have a seizure disorder that flairs up due to inconsistent sleep cycles and my employer was scheduling me an overnight shift despite me telling them I was... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2020
An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. Two options you could consider are (1) reposting your question under Ohio Employment Law, which might be a closer match as a category for the issues you describe (but keep in mind that you would be discussing a... View More
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answered on Jun 28, 2020
Unlikely. If there is a true ownership dispute and control over everything then the court will likely appoint a receiver to manage the company while the dispute is resolved.
In Ohio
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answered on Jun 28, 2020
No. Once a lawsuit is initiated you can go through the civil litigation process, which does not result in the business being shut down. Even if you win it is unlikely that the business would be shut down.
My Dad had ownership in a private company and he passed away about a year ago. His brother is claiming he bought my Dad's shares out 15 years ago. My Dad did sell part of this shares (about 30% of his shares were sold) to him about 15 years, but not all of them. My Dad never got a copy of the... View More
answered on Jun 27, 2020
In Ohio, the Estate would have an interest in the Company, and the Estate would file a complaint to determine the ownership interest of the Estate. The Company would have ledgers of the stock transfers or the sale of membership units. There would be articles of incorporation or organization and... View More
answered on Jun 23, 2020
You can sue the owner or the shop in small claims court, but if insolvent or bankrupt, you might not be able to collect.
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