Buying a used car from a private seller can be tricky, especially when you end up with a huge repair bill like that. In Missouri, private sales are generally "as-is," meaning once you buy it, you take on the risk of any repairs or issues unless the seller gave you specific promises about... View More

It sounds like a frustrating situation. In Missouri, landlords are generally required to provide tenants with certain information, including the name and address of the property owner or the person authorized to manage the property. This is so tenants know where to send rent payments or legal... View More

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answered on Apr 16, 2024

I'm so sorry you are going through this incredibly difficult situation with your children. Dealing with custody issues, alienation from your kids, and now a child support case on top of that must be overwhelming and painful.

A few thoughts on your legal options to try to stop the... View More

A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Yes, there are. But the format here is limited to Q & A. Attorneys can't really respond to your post to offer their services. You would need to reach out to attorneys. In addition to your own searches,... View More

Congratulations on getting a judgment. That's often the easy part, unfortunately. The court should have the forms online. You can do this yourself or if you want to increase the chance of doing it right and getting paid, hire an attorney either by the hour or on a percentage basis.

The unemployment appeals process is very strictly enforced. If you appealed the Deputy's Determination but failed to appear for the Appeals Hearing, your appeal was dismissed. Only evidence presented at the Appeals Hearing can be considered by the Appeals Tribunal in making its decision. Since... View More

Unless your contract has an arbitration agreement that precludes a lawsuit, then you may sue. If your company is the plaintiff you may represent it in small claims court, but if a trial de novo is sought you’ll end up having to hire counsel and spending a lot of money fighting over a small sum.

A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. You say that you do not know what to do - if you mean in terms of what rights you can pursue, you could reach out to local attorneys. However, I do not think it would be easy to find a law firm that would be... View More

They’ll need to locate you. A public records search might reveal your new address. For example, a driver’s license or vehicle registration.

Depends upon on which one you'd be more likely to collect a judgment. If you have a valid legal basis to sue both, that might be your best option. If you are suing for breach of contract, you should sue the party to the contract.

File a written answer and raise the SOL as an affirmative defense.

A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. As a general matter nationwide, insurance information could be requested in the course of the discovery, or fact-finding, process of a lawsuit. A local attorney should advise here, since different tiers of state... View More

Attorneys are not allow to solicit business through their responses on Justia. You'll have to reach out to an attorney directly.

There is a good Missouri statute on unpaid wages but it must be followed strictly in order for the clock to start ticking on the employer. Some attorneys... View More

If there is a lien on the vehicle, you should first contact the lien holder and see if they would be interested in releasing the lien based on the age and abandonment of the vehicle. If they are unwilling to do so, your best bet is to tell them to come pick up their vehicle. I am unaware of a way... View More

She can sue you if she pays the filing fee. Whether she will prevails depends upon many factors. As the plaintiff she will be the burden of proof. She'll need to establish the essential elements of her claim. For example, in a suit for breach of contact she'd need to show that there... View More

The statute of limitations in Missouri for a written contract is 10 years. An oral contract has a 5-year SOL

A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for the trauma experienced by your daughter; I hope she experiences a healthy recovery. At this point, you could reach out to Missouri attorneys to discuss what causes of action exist under Missouri... View More

You have not articulated any reason that you do not owe the sum sought. That being said, you are entitled to seek a trial if you wish. Given the sky-high interest rate sought, there is a lot at stake, plus if you signed a contract with that interest rate a judgment may grow at the contractual... View More

Defamation cases are tough and expensive in Missouri. If your employer merely sent false emails to you and terminated your employment because it believed you committed theft, then you don't have a basis for a defamation suit in Missouri. Defamation requires publication of the false statement... View More

You cannot put a lien on his vehicle. You can sue him. Whether that makes sense, however, depends on many factors.

1. Did you have an agreement with him to repay the money? If so, was the agreement oral or written?

2. If you were to sue him, would you be able to collect the... View More