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Me and my dad filed a house claim March 3,23 through insurance , we have been battling through terrible problems the whole time, Tennessee how a matching law on roofs , our insurance company refuses to abide by the match law we have been paid 9,000 for the inside and 3g for the roof . All damages... View More 
answered on Jun 13, 2023
A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Filing a lawsuit is generally an option in most insurance claims (a local attorney must advise here after reading your policy - sometimes arbitration is listed as a forum).
The best way to answer your... View More
I’m military, living in Tennessee but currently serving a tour in Korea. Seller lives in Missouri. Lien is recorded in Illinois. After months of excuses about the bank being slow I received a picture of a title with matching vin showing the seller as the buyer and the lien signed off. So not a... View More
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answered on Jun 9, 2023
If the contract was made in TN, then jurisdiction arguably lies there. But it sounds like it is a MO contract, and apparently that is where the seller would be served, so MO is alot safer. You did not mention the price involved, which makes a difference. If that photo shows a lien, then contact... View More
Samsung's headquarters is in New Jersey. Do I file in Tennessee or New Jersey?
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answered on Apr 28, 2023
In Personam Jurisdiction varies greatly. If there is a contract, it might have a jurisdiction term, or you might be able to sue in the County where it was formed. With a tort, where the injury occurred. Almost always you can sue in the defendant's home place. Depending on the case, you... View More
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answered on Apr 5, 2023
How did someone get your Title? Apparently they convinced LEO's they owned the car, and may have filed an Action To Recover Property, where you should have been served.
But Forgery is usually a Felony, so you may be able to get law enforcement involved. If no Forgery of your name,... View More
She thinks our back yard is her property, she has mental issues, our back yards are separated by about 50ft of woods. Currently in criminal court because she hit my brother and he was a minor and civil court were the judge keeps rescheduling because she’s never able to prove the land is hers... View More
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answered on Mar 22, 2023
If LEO's do not believe criminal trespass and vandalism is occurring, then you have a civil matter. Hire a competent attorney that litigates real property. Search both titles, then file suit in Chancery for a Boundary Dispute. Service may be a problem with that woman, if she is the... View More
Installed new hvac system breaker box was full so they installed a sub panel. Didn't now have permits nor inspections. Our home burns down 5 months later fire dept and investigators deem our breaker box was over loaded them not get a permit nor a inspections is this a law suit
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answered on Feb 22, 2023
Better start checking out the financial and asset status of your probable defendants. If insurance is involved, the carrier will have subordination rights. Proving your cause of action for negligence and proximate cause will be difficult, so get opinions of what happened in writing if... View More
It's owed to me I have a judgment paperwork and everything it's just not in my name why I need judge to sign off so the treasury will release it to me
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answered on Feb 10, 2023
The judgment not being in your name makes no sense with you wanting to collect on it. The Judgment Creditor needs to collect his own Judgment. If the latter died, then possibly Probate is in order. In any event you are going to need a competent attorney to get that money.
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answered on Jan 25, 2023
Generally places that are open to the public fit in this category. Shopping centers, apartment complexes, office parking lots that also allow access to the public. Places that would not fit might be a fenced area with a gate that required a pass card or check in with a guard. The answer to your... View More
There is a road adjoining our property which we always were told was a private road. The man who said he owned this road sold the right of way to us in 2013. We paid $3450 for this ROW and have been paying property taxes on that parcel of land. We have since sold 1.78 acres adjoining said ROW to... View More
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answered on Jan 25, 2023
Apparently you did not check the title. If not a warranty deed, no cause of action probably exists as a practical matter. With a WD, it will still be iffy. You might ask the Trustee for the taxes back, or even sue for them, but I doubt it will be successful.
It is my understanding that it is not enough for one party to prove he/she did not intend a binding contract but must prove that both parties agreed there was no binding contract between them. Is this correct in TN law?
answered on Jan 10, 2023
Both parties must agree to as to the formation of a contract - a unilateral "contract" generally would not be binding. But contracts can be formed by one party requesting an action and the other party performing and the performance is an acceptance- so your question's answer may be fact specific.
I am being sued in Chancery Court in a county that I do not live in. I have no means of transportation to the county of the lawsuit. What are my options for subpoena? Can I object based on distance?
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answered on Jan 10, 2023
Nonavailability of transportation is not a legal defense. Hire an attorney to represent you and go from there upon his advice. At least file an Answer within 30 days of service, and call the Clerk & Master about this Case. If being sued for money, you probably need to examine your... View More
My aunt has weaseled her way into being the trustee because the original trustee not one of the beneficiaries turned it down and named her. My aunt named her husband as her successor trustee and her husband named the original trustee who turned it down.
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answered on Jan 4, 2023
Who created the Trust? The Settlor appoints his Trustee/ Successors in the Trust. Have you read it? The Trustee may be able to appoint his Successor. Are you a Trust Beneficiary? If not, you lack standing. Otherwise you can file suit in Chancery for an Accounting, Removal For Cause, etc.... View More
answered on Jan 3, 2023
A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. If it's a contract with the school, it's possible that violating it could result in loss of privileges or some form of discipline by the school. Depending on what's posted, it's even possible... View More
And I have been told by a good source that he's just doing this to make me pay for something I did not do I want to sue
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answered on Jan 3, 2023
Have you been served with a civil warrant? If not, you might forget about it until sued. Generally a 6 yr SOL. If worried, then make him a cash offer if you received a shed.
I paid for legal services with a credit card for an individual with the agreement being that said individual would pay the payments. Now this person refuses to pay.
answered on Jan 3, 2023
Depending on the amount owed, this would probably be a small claim in general sessions court. There are civil warrants available online that you can fill out and file with the clerk's office at the county courthouse. A clerk can also walk you through how to complete the paperwork. Although,... View More
I paid for legal services with a credit card for an individual with the agreement being that said individual would pay the payments. Now this person refuses to pay.
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answered on Jan 3, 2023
You will want check out the financial condition of anyone you are going to sue. Especially land records might be beneficial for a prospective lien, or employment and banking for garnishment.
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answered on Jan 1, 2023
Some civil cases can result in contempt, usually domestic or collections oriented. But usually default judgments are entered. What kind of case is it?
I sold it for $800 and he's only paid $200 and it's been almost a year
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answered on Dec 2, 2022
Unless you put a Lien on the Title, a non-judicial repossession is out. Sue in General Sessions for the Debt, then possibly execute upon the car if a bank account is not available. If you still hold Title, then file an Action to Recover Personal Property, also in Sessions.
I got the car on November 5 and put $1000 down and on November 7. They told me I needed to bring the car back because they were unable to verify that I had stable income although they let me take the car from the lot on November 5, the man at the dealership said that he would be able to give me my... View More
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answered on Nov 23, 2022
You can file suit for Conversion in General Sessions Court, but I doubt it is worth the trouble. Even with a Judgment, then you have to collect. Their position obviously has some merit, since it is your credit that was not sufficient.
Employer has accepted responsibility and have received estimate for repairs but have yet to compensate. Was course of action can be done?
answered on Nov 10, 2022
A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. If your employer has expressed a willingness to cover the damages, you course of action is to work together cooperatively in showing the car to verify damage, obtaining estimates, working with their insurer, and... View More
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