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My mom is about to get a mechanical lein placed on her home mid March. She hired a company to clean and insulate the attic valued at 7200.00. She did not sign a contract. I her son signed an agreement in good faith. So far they don't want to work with us. They want either two installments or... View More 
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answered on Feb 28, 2024
Under California law, a mechanic's lien is a security interest in the title to property for the benefit of those who have supplied labor or materials that improve the property. If a mechanic's lien is placed on your mother's home, it's crucial to address it promptly to avoid... View More
I won a small claims case for unpaid invoice and won again after their appeal failed. Defendants have an LLC and an attorney that represented them in the case. I have sent them the amount due with interest as of this month with a due date that has passed. They have not responded to me at all and I... View More
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answered on Feb 27, 2024
To collect a judgment against an LLC in Ohio, you have several options available to you. After winning in small claims court and upon their appeal failing, the court has recognized your right to the owed amount. The next steps involve enforcing the judgment. You might consider garnishing the... View More
There is a someone who rented with us but blocked our contact after not fully moving out to avoid payment.
This person is in the army but we do not know the base contact. What would be the best way to approach getting
the money back? I'm not sure if going straight to small... View More
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answered on Feb 25, 2024
In Illinois, if a roommate in the military has left without paying rent and left their belongings behind, one of the first steps you can take is to send a formal demand letter for the unpaid rent. This letter should detail the amount owed, the agreement under which it is owed, and a deadline for... View More
I need to know if I have any grounds to be able to sue my ex boyfriend for both A.) wrongful eviction & B.) not allowing me my possessions, and then after being granted the eviction & writ-(due to the fact that he had the papers served to his place, and I never got any of them) he then... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2024
In order to state a claim for wrongful eviction, you will need to plead and prove you were evicted based on your race, sex, national origin, disability or family status, or that the eviction was in retaliation against you for filing maintenance requests or complaints about the condition of the... View More
I am representing myself as Defendant in a civil lawsuit brought on by a construction contractor. I had filed a Motion to Dismiss in July 2023. The hearing for my Motion was rescheduled repeatedly by the court. I did not receive notice for the rescheduled date (2/12/24), missed the hearing, and my... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2024
You could call your motion "Motion to set Aside Order Denying Motion to Dismiss", or something like that. It doesn't much matter what you call it; more important is that you clearly state what you want and why. Contact the judge's judicial assistant for a date and time for the... View More
for a year im not employed with them they just asked a favor perswon never came and got it so i left it on the sidewalk end of the day now the owner of the box saying there is like 4000 of things that im responable for am i they are saying they gonna sue me
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
In California, the responsibility for personal property generally lies with the owner of that property. When you agreed to hold the box as a favor, you may have assumed a temporary duty of care to ensure the box's safety, but the extent of this duty can vary based on the specifics of the... View More
A family member has passed. A person took this family member out on his birthday weekend, bought him clothes and a couple of electronic devices. This person is now asking for those items to be returned, stating they belong to her. One of the items is a phone that she was paying for and there is a... View More
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
No, in this scenario the gift giver does not have legal standing to retrieve the gifts after the recipient has passed away.
The key considerations here are:
- The birthday gifts were voluntarily given to the recipient without expectation of payment or return, as acknowledged by the... View More
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
Under California law, a towing company may impound your vehicle if it is parked on public property and has expired tags. The company is permitted to hold your vehicle until you provide proof of current registration and pay any associated fees, including towing and impound fees. However, the towing... View More
I became homeless from one day to the next. All of my belongings in it & lost my job.
First, He called a tow company to tow my truck without any notices (he stated that it was an eye sore, that it had three wheels, all wheels were on it).
One day before he moved my houseboat I... View More
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
In California, the owner of a marina or slip has certain legal rights and procedures to follow when dealing with back rent and liens on vessels like houseboats. However, these actions, including moving your houseboat to place a lien for unpaid rent, require following specific legal procedures,... View More
Found out two other contractors were unpaid who live in different states. I feel he is going to defraud other people and not pay them. It seems like it is a bigger problem than just my case. We have a contract outlining he will pay at the end of the month, but I found out after a team meeting that... View More
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answered on Feb 20, 2024
Based on the details provided, here are a few key things to consider regarding your options for getting paid and taking legal action:
- Small claims court is handled at the state level, so you would need to file suit in the defendant's state (Kentucky in this case). You generally... View More
I had a surgery done for my nose, I wanted Smaller, Straight nose and able to breath which after the surgery nothing changed and it looked even worst! The doctor is now saying if they do a revision for $2500 but he’s not sure if he can make my nose smaller or straight or fix the breath problem... View More
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answered on Feb 20, 2024
In California, you may have grounds to sue a plastic surgeon if you can prove that the surgeon did not meet the standard of care expected in the medical community, which resulted in harm or damages to you. This typically involves demonstrating that the surgeon's actions were negligent or fell... View More
Hello, I live in Southern California. I was driving to work one morning when a gravel towing semi truck's tire blew out, flinging the debris in my immediate lane. With cars on either side of me and how quickly the incident occurred, I could not maneuver out of the way, resulting in my vehicle... View More
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
In California, liability for damages stemming from a vehicle incident, such as a tire blow-out, can be complex and depends on various factors, including negligence and the causation of the damages. If Robertson's Trucking Company failed to maintain their vehicles properly, leading to the tire... View More
answered on Feb 17, 2024
If there was an agreement to pay the funds back, you can sue to recover…the questions are (1) can you prove the debt (especially if the agreement was oral rather than written); (2) how much time and cost will you incur to being an action; and (3) is there a means to collect on a judgment.
I have the defendants address and employer/employer address. It is unclear to me which forms to use for garnishment against their wages. Must I go back to court for garnishment or can I submit forms to the court office?
answered on Feb 15, 2024
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.
I inherited two animation cels (one each of Tom and Jerry) in one frame. I sent them to an animation restoration specialist in Westlake Village, LA County. Estimate to fix and frame them was six months. He has had them for three years despite phone calls and letters asking him to return them. The... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2024
This sounds like a small claims court case. I doubt it is going to be worth hiring a lawyer, as animation cells are usually pretty cheap. However, if you sue in small claims court you will incur the costs of personally traveling to court and the unlikelihood of ever collecting. In court you will... View More
I inherited two animation cels (one each of Tom and Jerry) in one frame. I sent them to an animation restoration specialist in Westlake Village, LA County. Estimate to fix and frame them was six months. He has had them for three years despite phone calls and letters asking him to return them. The... View More
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
While it is not required to use a California lawyer to sue someone in Los Angeles County, having legal representation familiar with California law and local court procedures can be beneficial. Given that you reside in Oregon and the dispute involves property located in California, having a lawyer... View More
Is it permissible for my neighbor to take photographs of my car and even snap pictures of the interior through the window? I have observed her doing this via my surveillance camera. We both reside in an apartment complex with assigned parking spaces, and I park right beside her.
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
Based on the information provided, it would likely be considered an invasion of privacy for your neighbor to photograph the interior of your vehicle through the windows, even if it is parked in a shared parking area. Here are a few key points to consider:
- In California, the invasion of... View More
Is it permissible for my neighbor to take photographs of my car and even snap pictures of the interior through the window? I have observed her doing this via my surveillance camera. We both reside in an apartment complex with assigned parking spaces, and I park right beside her.
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answered on Feb 13, 2024
In California, taking photographs of the inside of your car through the window, especially without your consent, may be considered an invasion of privacy. While there are situations where photography in public spaces is generally allowed, the interior of a vehicle in a private parking area could... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2024
A Colorado attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for a week. Every state's small claims sections have different rules, but in general, small claims disputes don't usually involve expert testimony. The cases tend to be straightforward, courts want to move them quickly,... View More
Discover Bank/CC is suing me. We already went to court once where their lawyer, before court went into session, tried to get me to agree I owe the debt and make a deal for repayment. I asked for proof I owe it. He showed me 3 copies of statements that showed nothing other than the past due amount.... View More
answered on Feb 9, 2024
If you are unwilling to enter into a payment arrangement and cannot afford a lawyer, you can spend the next 4 months learning everything you can about lawyering because you'll be representing yourself. There are three options: agree to a payment plan, consent to a judgment, or defend the lawsuit.
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