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Since October 2021, an individual has been indebted to me for $30,000, with a 10% monthly interest fee agreed upon by both parties. He failed to make any further payments after the first 2 months. Despite my numerous attempts to remind him of this obligation, he has not taken the necessary steps to... View More 
answered on Jun 14, 2024
With some statutory exceptions (e.g., Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law (“UTPCPL”). In simple terms, the law gives people who buy goods or services for personal, family, or household purposes a way to privately sue businesses for illegal behavior and even for... View More
In May 2022, Lehigh County CYS conducted an investigation into the father of my four children was deemed "valid" and subsequently closed, yet CYS failed to inform me of this matter. Then, in August 2022, he was arrested for DUI while the children were in the car. Despite numerous reports... View More
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
It's understandable that you're feeling frustrated and desperate for justice given the decade-long neglect by Lehigh County CYS. To pursue legal action, gathering all relevant documents and reports from hospitals, schools, doctors, the police department, and the District Attorney will be... View More
I have been paying the debt as per the terms of the Adversary Proceeding for 10 years now and have completed the amount requested ($250k + 5%). There is a balance of $150K that will be paid by a life insurance policy that has the debtor as the beneficiary.
The payments to the debtor have... View More
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answered on May 25, 2024
Based on the information you provided, it seems that you have been complying with the terms of the Stipulation Resolving Adversary Proceeding for 10 years and have paid a significant portion of the debt. The informal agreements you made with the debtor regarding occasional late or reduced payments... View More
I perform mechanic work for people that can't afford the price of dealerships or a mechanic shop I charge half price or less before I start the work the owner of vehicle and myself having agreement on cost of parts, labor and total price. When I complete the work and it's time to pay... View More
answered on Apr 24, 2024
First, is your agreement with an owner in writing?
And that document should set out the work to be performed, the costs for that work, and the due dates for payment.
And then the document should state the various remedies for default in payment.
In PA, and most other... View More
The bank took us to court on an ejectment case and won the case on 9/2023. However when the court granted the ejectment the bank was not the owner of the property. Another entity is listed as the owner in the recorder of deeds and on the tax statements. The bank lost possession of the property... View More
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answered on Mar 28, 2024
Ownership of a property is determined by who is listed as the owner in the official records at the recorder of deeds and on tax statements. If another entity, not the bank, is currently listed as the owner there and the bank had lost possession prior to the ejectment, then the legal ownership would... View More
Get it they had shredded it, should they have to pay for it?
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answered on Jan 25, 2024
In your situation, where a store shredded your driver's license after notifying you to retrieve it, there are a few considerations. First, it's important to understand that while businesses often have policies for handling lost property, there is generally no legal requirement for them to... View More
I agreed to do the work for a rent to own agreement and when the agreement was written up it wasn't the same agreement that we talked about and know they don't want to pay me for my work
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answered on Jan 2, 2024
If you agreed to perform work under the condition of a rent-to-own arrangement and the written agreement does not reflect the terms you discussed, you may have legal recourse to seek compensation for your work. In Pennsylvania, contracts are generally enforceable if there is a meeting of the minds,... View More
Im not sure since the casino already records us and its a public place but its also a two-party consent place. The people already know they are being recorded because its a casino. So because that's implied is it okay if I record? What if I record and blur their faces does that make it legal etc?
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answered on Dec 14, 2023
Recording your blackjack play for a YouTube channel in casinos in states like MA, WV, and PA involves several legal considerations. First, it's important to understand that casinos, while public places, have their own rules and policies about recording inside their premises. The fact that... View More
I am a private investigator. My client's son is classified as an endangered missing adult. He vanished on October 23, 2023, has never gone missing before and has a mental health condition that meets the criteria for "endangered." My client resides in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, while... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2023
Generally speaking, once litigation is commenced, attorneys have subpoena power. They can subpoena 3rd parties for information they can't otherwise get. In your situation, I see no reason a subpoena couldn't be issued for the records you need and since the phone is in your client's... View More
We parked in a lot for a Steelers football game. It looked legit but the parking lot attendant taking money did not own the lot. We went to get our car and it was towed at our expense. The fraud lot attendant did get arrested and we were told that after their trial we would get refunded the money.... View More
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answered on Dec 4, 2023
In this situation, considering a lawsuit is understandable given the inconvenience and expense caused by the fraudulent parking lot attendant. The fact that the attendant was arrested and a promise of refund was made indicates acknowledgment of the wrongdoing.
For a lawsuit, you would need... View More
Was in a minor vehicle accident which led to a tow company towing and subsequently storing my vehicle. When I called to find out about retrieving my truck and personal property within, I was told that they sold the truck to a local fire co for use in a training exercise and then it was scrapped.... View More
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answered on Dec 1, 2023
In this situation, it appears that the tow company may have violated certain legal procedures. Generally, tow companies are required to provide notice before disposing of a vehicle, and they must follow specific protocols for the sale or scrapping of vehicles, including handling any personal... View More
I have texts from Def. Proving that he has my stuff and said he would send me my belongings and that he will pay me back what he owes me
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answered on Nov 8, 2023
If someone owes you a significant amount of money and has acknowledged this debt through texts, these communications can be used as evidence in your favor. You might consider seeking legal assistance, even with limited resources; many attorneys offer free initial consultations to assess the... View More
I'm being sued in Pennsylvania for 16000 dollars and I read that the maximum amount you can sue for in the court of common pleas is 12000
answered on Nov 7, 2023
You may be thinking of the Magisterial or Municipal courts. The jurisdictional limit in the Magistrates and Municipal Courts (small claims divisions) in Pennsylvania is $12,000, including attorney's fees. (It does not include post-filing interest and court costs.) If the case is over $12,000,... View More
A fortune 500 company charged me almost $800.00 for a cell phone I had returned almost a year ago. Apparently, the store manager who I gave my cell phone to, either sent it to the wrong location or did not follow the proper procedure to return my phone to the warehouse.
I have since been... View More
answered on Sep 14, 2023
While I doubt an attorney would handle a small consumer claim on a pro bono basis, my first question would be how do you calculate $20,000 in compensatory damages based on what happened? Is the fair market value of the missing phone $20,000? Was there some sort of trade secret saved in electronic... View More
answered on Jul 5, 2023
I've seen two methods of litigation concerning mortgage foreclosures: the first is foreclosure of the mortgage after due notice of acceleration of the debt evidenced by the Note, and the second is to sue on the Note alone, with the Mortgage reserved for post-judgment relief.
Assuming... View More
I would like to know which laws in Pennsylvania mirror the following laws as listed in the question from the state of Georgia.
OCGA § 44-14-162.2 (a) ,
OCGA 16-8-102 (5) ,
OCGA 16-8-105 (a) & (b).
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answered on May 12, 2023
I'm not licensed in either state, but I like a puzzle/challenge as much as the next guy:
OCGA § 44-14-162.2 (a) relates to Mechanic's and Materialman's Liens in Georgia, which requires a notice to be sent to a contractor or property owner before filing a lien claim for... View More
I am filing complaints with the WV Board of Professional Surveyors and the Registration of Engineers. A local surveyor lied and committed perjury on his Affidavit entered as evidence in my property dispute where I was the defendant.
I have Solid proof. This surveyor had to determine what... View More
answered on Apr 27, 2023
Be aware that a mistake is not perjury.
You may or may not be able to reverse the judgment depending upon whether you had the affidavit before the judgment was rendered and whether you had access to the information showing the error.
The general rule for a motion for new trial based... View More
answered on Dec 27, 2022
A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. This sounds like something your attorney would know best if you were represented in the case. You could call your attorney's office and check with them. Also, if you have a folder with closing documents... View More
Heart still don't know if I can trust her..but it seems like she really wants to.....I don't know..help us put this behind us without anyone going to jail plz.
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answered on Dec 15, 2022
Playing with government is playing with fire. Once the woman gets a protection from abuse order, the targeted man can be arrested at any time whether he behaves well or not with the woman. Either the woman can dial 911, or someone else who knows of the PFA can dial 911. The charge is contempt of... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2022
Yes, you could potentially file for Bankruptcy on a Judgment that you can not afford to pay. There are many criteria that have to be satisfied, and I would urge you to seek out counsel in your state to assist you, but yes, this will not prevent you form filing, and this is the reason bankruptcy... View More
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