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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts, Arbitration / Mediation Law and Gaming for Tennessee on
Q: Can I request a civil standby to help reclamation of scammed items on Steam?

Recently, I got scammed on Steam (Valve Corporation) and lost valuable CS2 skins I paid for. The scammer’s account has been trade banned, and thus my scammed items current reside within the scammer's inventory. But Steam Support doesn’t want to restore those scammed items to me. Firstly,... View More

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answered on Jan 3, 2024

Call the Treasury Department with all the details. That company is notorious for having their friends present stolen debit cards to them for cash and goods. The operators need to go to jail

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Arbitration / Mediation Law for Tennessee on
Q: I’m leasing to purchase a truck and was told I can’t pay it off early. Its not in the lease agreement. Can I pay it off

The truck is $692 a week for 208 weeks which is for 4 years. Im 3 years and 2 months in and want to pay it off early. Im was told that I could not pay it off early but every company or place that has a lease has an early pay out option. It’s not in the lease agreement that I can’t pay it off early.

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answered on Aug 11, 2022

You should take the agreement and all the paperwork you have from the time of leasing to a lawyer for consultation.

1 Answer | Asked in Small Claims and Arbitration / Mediation Law for Tennessee on
Q: I took a loan out like 4 years ago and when I did I signed and they signed an arbitration agreement Then went to court

The arbitration agreement said that I can’t take them to court and that they can’t take me to court but they did take me to court so they breeches the contract right?

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answered on Apr 27, 2022

If in Sessions Court, you have to point out the contractual term to the Judge. If in a Court of Record, then file the Answer asserting the arbitration requirement. If defending yourself, you must actively assert your contractual rights or they will be ignored.

1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law for Tennessee on
Q: Where can I find out if the judge signed off on mediation for a class action suit.

Everything was signed off by the judge the first week of April. Where can I find this information at.

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answered on Apr 18, 2022

Not sure of your question. But you should obviously call the Court Clerk where the suit is pending and ask them under the Docket Number.

1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law, Business Law, Civil Litigation and Contracts for Tennessee on
Q: I bought a business and learned 6 months later that it has three liens on the business assets. Any recourse I can take?

I have paid 85% of the contract price but stopped making payments because I want to sue the seller for the amount I’ve paid so far. Does the non disclosure of the liens by the seller open the door for breach of contract and refund?

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answered on Jan 31, 2022

The Bulk Sale Law is probably violated. But you will need to examine your potential defendant. If no disclosure was made, then breach of contract may not have occurred. Obviously you did not check this out prior to purchase. Hire a competent attorney to examine your choices.

1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law and Family Law for Tennessee on
Q: My brother and I inherited a house and my sister is mediator. If sold would I be entitled to 1/2 or a 3rd of the value?
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answered on Jan 11, 2022

If the Sister also inherited from the Parent, then 1/3 of the net proceeds. I doubt your

Sister is an actual mediator. You may want to hire an attorney to determine heirship, place it of record, then help push the Partition Sale along.

1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law for Tennessee on
Q: How do I proceed (I am the renter) with the arbitration mandated in my apartment lease?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 14, 2021

A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You could consider reposting and adding Landlord-Tenant as a category, especially if the substantive law involved in your matter involves a L-T issue. You're correct in choosing arbitration as a heading, but... View More

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Q: If you have received inheritance can your family claim your moneywithout acknowledgement
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answered on Jul 13, 2021

If you have property that is owned by others, then yes the rightful heirs can claim the property. This is especially true when a Probate Administration is filed and the Administrator is marshaling up the assets. Criminal charges may be possible. Nonlawyers can lie to you about what they are... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law, Workers' Compensation and Legal Malpractice for Tennessee on
Q: A Third Party Administrator gave portions of my medical record to their outside legal counsel for Arbitration.

I don't remember signing anything to the Third Party Administrator to share my Work Comp provider's medical record (for me) with their outside attorney. I stopped the arbitration process. It wasn't working. This attorney is an outside attorney only. Now the the... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 9, 2021

A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for three weeks. In terms of GENERAL insurance doctrine, regardless of the type of insurance, carriers or their TPAs can delegate defense matters to counsel of their choosing, inhouse or outside. But that is only a general insurance... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law for Tennessee on
Q: how do i write a petition?

OUR STREET HAS NOT BEEN PAVED IN 31 YEARS. EVERYONE WANTS IT REPAVED. 16 HOMES UP HERE>

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 16, 2020

A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for three weeks. As a general matter in such a setting, you might search research online to see if similar petitions are viewable, or seek the guidance of local government agencies. You could also consult with a Tennessee attorney -... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Arbitration / Mediation Law for Tennessee on
Q: Bought a $1700.00 mattress and within two months was defective. Can't get refund.

Both retailer & Mgfr agree defective. But we took the Law Tag off. We did not receive instructions from retailer as to Warranty nor did we receive a warranty booklet/tag upon delivery. The retailer offered 50% but rescinded after we went to TN Div of Consumer Affairs. We purchased $7,500.00... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 24, 2020

At this point, with your post still remaining open, you could try to arrange a brief consult with a Tennessee attorney familiar with consumer law to advise you whether this would be viable to pursue, and your options under arbitration, small claims, or other venues. Unfortunately, the recent... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy, Copyright, Arbitration / Mediation Law and Collections for Tennessee on
Q: Attempt to be served after setting up payment arrangement with creditor’s lawyers.

I have had correspondence with lawfirm who agreed to payments on a debt. Today there was a card from a lady who tried to serve me for a lawsuit. I haven’t been able to find anything about the lawsuit yet and am unsure of how i would find this. Any advice? The payments have not defaulted.

Leonard Robert Grefseng
Leonard Robert Grefseng
answered on Jun 6, 2019

If a lawsuit has been filed, it is a public record at the courthouse. However, it will only be filed in one county ( not all of them) and many times, the plaintiff has a choice as to which county they may elect to file in. For example, if the debt is the result of an auto accident, the plaintiff... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Arbitration / Mediation Law for Tennessee on
Q: Does a small moving company in GA have a legal right to dispose of our possessions due to unpaid remaining balance owed?

They helped us mive from GA to TN 2 years ago. We made a partial payment to them and they moved most of our stuff. They had to go back and get a few remaining possessions and have held onto them while waiting for us to pay the remaining balance. We've had financial difficulties and have... View More

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answered on May 16, 2019

You will need to talk to a Georgia lawyer. Most States have laws for warehouse liens, etc. After awhile, the Bailee/Landlord runs an ad in the paper, then either sell or own the stored items.

1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI and Arbitration / Mediation Law for Tennessee on
Q: I have an interlock device installed in my car. I have finished the 6 month period. I'm planning on selling the car.
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answered on Jul 17, 2018

You are better off first complying with all Court Sentencing requirements, then contacting the Department of Safety and complying with their requirements to obtain a Tennessee Driver's License. Putting the alcohol device on the car is expensive and you need to get your money's worth... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law, Child Custody and Divorce for Tennessee on
Q: I was married in Louisiana I currently reside in Tennessee how do I divorce my spouse and get custody issues settled

Spouse currently lives in Louisiana

Leonard Robert Grefseng
Leonard Robert Grefseng
answered on May 11, 2018

Sorry, but much more information is needed to determine where you sound file for divorce. Based on the brief info provided, my first impression is to hire an attorney in Louisiana. Louisiana law differs from the rest of the United States in some ways because of its history as a French colony (... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law for Tennessee on
Q: The Contract says Arbitration is the remedy - the builder refused to Arbitrate

built a home, was in contract Turn Key and to Code, arbitration in contract, builder now refuses o arbitrate

Bennett James Wills
Bennett James Wills
answered on Feb 7, 2018

You may have to file a lawsuit to compel arbitration by court order. Consult with a local attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law, Civil Litigation, Collections and Consumer Law for Tennessee on
Q: I'm disabled and have debts I owe....can the court of TN. Place a lien on my vehicle?
Leonard Robert Grefseng
Leonard Robert Grefseng
answered on Oct 31, 2017

yes, if you get sued and lose, the judgment against you becomes a lien on ANY property you own. The judgment is good for 10 years, and will attach to property you acquire in the future during that 10 year period. Perhaps you should consult a bankruptcy lawyer.

1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law for Tennessee on
Q: Prose respondent being crushed in an unfair arbitration. Is there a legitimate motion that can be filed in any court?

I am disabled, been through many recent surgeries and I have the final hearing coming up next week. The arbitrator is horribly conflicted with the opposing attorney. Is there a motion I can file in the original county court, or even federal to not only slow this train, but also bring attention as... View More

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Oct 30, 2015

Yes, you probably need to file a motion, but unfortunately it appears that it would be best done by an attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law, Family Law and Juvenile Law for Tennessee on
Q: I have not seen my kids in over 5 years. I pay child support each week and I have been through multiple court battles

the mother never shows up for court. the mediation never gets settled. the courts do not punish her for contempt. and i have ran out of money to keep paying an attorney for this issue. Can i sign my parental rights away?

Eugene L. Belenitsky
Eugene L. Belenitsky
answered on Oct 23, 2015

Yes, but you still have to pay child support until someone adopts the children or they reach age of majority.

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