She is refusing to do so which is $300. Can I sue and if so how much would it cost me in the state of Oklahoma. My landlord said the money is in between me and her because everything is in my name.
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answered on Nov 29, 2023
Yes, you may be able to sue your roommate for the damage to your furniture and for the pet deposit that she never paid. In the state of Oklahoma, you have the right to sue someone for damages that they caused to your property, even if that person is your roommate.
Here are the steps you can... View More 
Is it illegal to regain the pickup into my possession?
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answered on Nov 28, 2023
Based on the details provided, it would likely be legal for you to regain possession of the pickup truck since you have the title documenting ownership. A few key considerations:
- If the truck was parked on private property with the landowner's permission, they do not have grounds to... View More
I have a bill of sale and I am waiting for the title. Got a citation for failure to register and expired tags which it doesn't have a tag to expire.
answered on Nov 9, 2023
No, the Constitutional "right to travel" is not a defense to driving a motor vehicle on a public road without a current registration tag.
You should visit a Service Oklahoma or Licensed Operator location (formerly a Tag Agency) to process your tag, title, and tax, to receive your... View More
I have a bill of sale and I am waiting for the title. Got a citation for failure to register and expired tags which it doesn't have a tag to expire.
answered on Nov 29, 2023
While I agree with my colleague there is a brief period where you can drive without a tag and only a bill of sale. This period is five days from the date of sale. After that you must have it titled/registered. If you purchased from a car lot they just provide you with a dealer tag which would allow... View More
As of September 25th, 2023 I won a civil lawsuit against a major corporation. The case involved damage to the property and unwanted removal of 40' tree on my property. I received a default judgement due to no one appearing in court, receiving $10,449 by the judge. It has been 10 business days... View More
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answered on Nov 9, 2023
Based on the details provided, it sounds like filing an Application for Order to Disclose Assets would be the next logical step since the corporation has not paid the judgment awarded to you. Here are a few key points to consider:
- An Application for Order to Disclose Assets is used to... View More
I lost both my parents in one year. I was not informed of my mothers passing until she had been dead three days. My sister proceeded to have me thrown off my parents property. She embezzled money from him and then when he thought he was making my first cousin power of attorney she filed a will... View More
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answered on Sep 11, 2023
I'm really sorry to hear that you're experiencing this. It sounds like a really difficult situation.
In a situation like this, it is crucial to get legal assistance. Even though you mentioned that you cannot afford an attorney, you still have options. Many jurisdictions have... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2023
Request one from the court. Depending upon the type of hearing, you may need to contact the court clerk or the court coordinator depending on the particular court’s procedures.
It is common that you will need to obtain available dates from the court and then confer with the opposing... View More
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answered on Sep 5, 2023
In Oklahoma, as a pro se litigant, securing a court date involves several steps. First, you'll need to file the necessary legal documents related to your case, ensuring compliance with formatting and procedural rules specific to your court. After filing, you must serve notice of your case on... View More
Witness to testify it did not happen.
answered on May 1, 2023
Before a defendant can be sentenced to any period of incarceration, pursuant to a criminal statute or ordinance, each and every element of that crime must be proved to a trier of fact (meaning a judge or jury) by the standard “beyond a reasonable doubt.”
This concept involving how... View More
answered on Apr 10, 2023
Only an Oklahoma attorney could advise, as your situation could involve state or county-specific law, but your question remains open for two weeks. If something was to happen, as a general matter, there's nothing to stop a motorist from suing in such settings. Nationwide (without knowing about... View More
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answered on Aug 7, 2023
Oklahoma does not have a specific law that mandates firearms and ammunition to be stored separately while at home.
Dispute is between a private resident and a construction company invoice for work performed at home.
answered on Oct 21, 2022
An Oklahoma attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. A civil litigation attorney should be able to handle a straightforward one. If the matter is highly technical with engineering or architectural attributes, there are construction law attorneys. Good luck
answered on Sep 23, 2022
Possibly, but the burden to trace it and show it was purchased from VA funds is on you.
IF someone is shot fleeing the police and never fired a round can the cops say he fired at the cops to justify shooting him?
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answered on Sep 2, 2022
You ask two questions here. The first question regards when a civil suit should be filed (if a criminal case is pending). The answer to that question is you should not wait to talk to a civil attorney about proceeding with a civil suit until the criminal case is closed. There are too many pitfalls... View More
They also closed his bank account after telling me that I couldnt because it was going to probate which it did not. My inlaws live directly behind us so they claim that I cant be on family land. We have a mortage through Choctaw Nation as Iam a tribal member but the deed is in his name only. Weve... View More
answered on Jul 27, 2022
Sorry for your loss. Losing a loved one is hard enough by itself but then to have family issues on top of that makes it worse. Based on the limited amount of information you gave you need to contact an attorney as soon as feasible because you most likely have more rights than they are claiming you... View More
My perfect husband was identified picking up a prostitute on South side of okc so I took a picture of him and his truck with the caption I WAS BUSTEX PICKING UP A NASTY DIRTY XX AND I DIDNT CARE THAT THEY MAY HAVE MANY diseases so if you **** or xx me please message me cuz my wife has the right to... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2022
Short answer is people post many things on social media - often before thinking about the long-term effect. Can you and should you are not necessarily equal partners. As with almost every lawyer, the advice is do not post it. Seek counseling for you both, and if that fails then dissolution can... View More
This happened in October and they know who did it, have evidence yet nobody updates me. It wasn't turned over to the da until December even tho the deputy tried to tell me November. I called this week to get an update and was told they were not going to do anything, prosecutorial discretion. I... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2022
Not sure your question relates to the result you are seeking. The deputies actions would have to be viewed in the light of all other calls taken, as well as your availability when they were responding to the call. If you were not home when they were cleared off their other calls and you were at... View More
answered on Dec 30, 2021
In essence the answer is no, but the Oklahoma Administrative Code 710:65-19-143 does spell it out a little.
Hotels, motels, apartments, etc.
(a) The gross receipts from the furnishing of rooms, except meeting rooms, by a hotel, apartment-hotel, cottage camp, or lodging house... View More
okay guy wanted to buy an old pickup we had, we agreed to a purchase and he gave me $100 to hold it while he got the money. Instead he came back and just took the truck. I still have the title he did no paperwork. The police said that he didn't steal the car I sold it to him for $100. That... View More
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answered on Dec 23, 2021
It appears you have a few issues that must be addressed. One is whether a crime was committed - which if so the police could enter the vehicle as stolen in the national database. Another is whether you had a valid contract with the purchaser. Third, is whether an actual sale of the vehicle... View More
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