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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
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answered on Mar 17, 2023
Tennessee is a terminable at will State, so any reason or no reason is sufficient.
me from account. I Had made deposit of $30,000 on construction start. Then she removed my name from account when Balance of account was $197,000. Total build amount was $110,000. She stole my money! Can I Sue her?
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answered on Mar 3, 2023
You can sue her for conversion, unjust enrichment, etc. However she can claim you gave the money to her when you opened the joint account. You might be able to claim a Resulting Trust with good evidence, and then file a Notice Lis Pendens on the title.
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 is a very long story. My civil rights have been violated and I was beaten, tased, tortured, and raped in the jail. Then dosed with, what I believe to be phentenol, and let out on the street and arrested again and then sent to a Crisis Center for evaluation (which I passed). But I asked for a... View More
answered on Feb 17, 2023
There is usually someone at the police department that will investigate claims.
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.
Did go to court but was discontinued on both cases.
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answered on Jan 25, 2023
Your question makes no sense. Redo your question. There is a procedure in General Sessions Court to appeal the denial of a Handgun Permit.
pertaining to part 1 accidents 55-10-102
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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
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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?
She has stolen packages on several occasions, one such even caught on camera. She also left threatening letter tacked to our tree
answered on Jan 1, 2023
The criminal offense we call theft in Tennessee can be prosecuted by your county district attorney. You will want to reach out to that office to move forward.
The two reports caused two felonies. Is there a time limit to go back in tenn?
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answered on Dec 7, 2022
Libel is 1 year and Slander is 6 months.
I was fired from a local company and the reason was they found out I was in recovery and said via text “we can’t have you come back with your history of drug abuse. We are afraid you’ll steal”. I have asked this question multiple time and can’t get a response. Do I have any legal action?
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answered on Dec 6, 2022
Unless there is a contract, all TN employment is terminable at will of the employer. No action exists.
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.
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