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answered on Jul 6, 2021
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What's a notice by publication.
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answered on Jun 26, 2021
Notice by publication serves to give the person notified notice of the matter or proceeding when the party pursuing the matter isn't certain that they have the correct mailing or service address of someone. It sounds like you have received both actual notice and notice by publication (which... View More 
Summons date was 1-11-2021, I was served 5-27-2021 and court hearing is tomorrow 6-11-2021. How is that legal?
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answered on Jun 11, 2021
You might ask for a continuance to get an attorney, but it appears that service was timely. That is probably not a Court of Record but General Sessions, and only a few days notice is required.
Am I personally liable for credit issued to my Sole Proprietor Name and Tax Identity Number if the credit card did not ask for my name and SSAN? They did not have me sign a Personal Guarantee?
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answered on May 25, 2021
As a sole proprietor, you are personally liable for the business debts. You are the sole proprietor entity.
Filed over 300 days ago and do not want to ask for dismissal without prejudice when I am ready to go to trial but don’t want to move to circuit court. I’m already suing for harassment and 3 claims are under that umbrella anyway. Asking for punitive damages to be included because defendant has... View More
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answered on May 25, 2021
Just state you are dismissing those causes of actions at the start of trial. Alot of times you have to try the case twice, once at Sessions then Circuit Court. It may or may not be your choice.
Columbia, Tennessee; Maury county
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answered on May 7, 2021
An action for Conversion in General Sessions Court might be best option. But it sounds like someone pawned the Title, then repossessed the collateral.
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answered on Feb 24, 2021
You need to post this question in Indiana, not Tennessee. But usually you have to do what the Probation Officers say regardless, or they will violate you... And you are the one that goes to Jail or Prison. They may assign you another PO in time, but do not complain now.
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answered on Feb 11, 2021
I do not know what "Adv Fin amt" is, but you need to be concerned with what amount you are being sued for as shown on the Civil Warrant. You might talk to the lawyer which sued you, which should also be on the Warrant. But be careful of what you say and require a paid in full receipt... View More
I was contacted not 30 minutes later by a person who was interested in buying said property and since I was in a panic I foolishly negotiated a deal for him to purchase the house.
I later discover that city code enforcement does not contact a party by phone, only by mail to keep a paper... View More
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answered on Feb 10, 2021
Unless you can prove there is some connection between the code guy and the purchaser, you will not be able to set aside the contract for fraud. However you may want to read your contract, verbatim. Even if you breach it, the primary recourse for the buyer will be Specific Performance. Hire... View More
My situation is that the acquittal was entered into record on 12/12/2019. The verdict was actually given on 12/11/2019. The Civil summons was filed on 12/11/2020. February had a leap year so from 12/11/2019 to 12/11/2020 is 366 days.
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answered on Jan 27, 2021
As far as I know all SOLs run in years not days. There are just a few 6 month SOLs. These include both criminal charges and civil causes of actions. What is your question? Because the Statutes use years, leap years are not a concern. But Non Court days usually extend SOLs one or two days by... View More
Resident of TN filed suit in Circuit Court. Needs service of process of Summons and Complaint against business located in Cyprus, CA with no registered agent for SOP in U.S.A. Can I effect adequate service by certified mail or must SOP be through the Hague Convention and thus Ministry of Justice... View More
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answered on Jan 27, 2021
Obviously CA is not another Country, so Hague Convention has no jurisdiction. Circuit Judges are going to want alot more attempts at service than a letter which they are not required to receive. Hire a competent attorney today and get him to research your Defendant much more thoroughly. The way... View More
We have paid a clothing designer $6500 to make three articles of clothing. We have received the vest but the matching undershirt and another shirt we haven't received and she isn't responding to our calls, emails or texts. Last correspondence was on January 8th stating she had just... View More
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answered on Jan 20, 2021
Yes, you can file suit for Breach of Contract in General Sessions Court of the County of the Defendant's residence. Circuit and Chancery Courts are also available. But I recommend hiring a collection attorney after you get a Judgment.
Greeneville Tennessee area reason 73 state statutes violated. I want to get them. landlord tenant AC stolen property violation harassment
answered on Jan 13, 2021
Use the search function on this website, or any other website, to find an attorney local to you. I would recommend you interview as many attorneys as you need to determine who may best be able to serve you and your needs.
Have not been allowed to gather any of my belongings until yesterday.90% of which is missing evicted on 11/10/2020
I have lost my job as a result. No clothing all my tools are gone. Can't find work no tools any more. My now exgirlfreind wanted me out, so landlords violated every rule... View More
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answered on Dec 8, 2020
You have not stated whether a Detainer Warrant was filed or not. But if you have some kind of proof or an admission the landlord or his agent took your property, you can sue for Conversion. Be careful of your defendant's name and and service. General Sessions is probably the best forum.... View More
If you're involve in an accident not at fault, the at fault drive does not have enough to covered medical bills. But, the vehicle you are in as a passenger has insurance, the owner tell her insurance you not supposed to be in the car. But, it's your husband driving the car and it's... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2020
A Tennessee attorney attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for four weeks. As a general matter, an insurance company will settle for the policy limits when it determines that it is a good business decision to do so. There's no hard fast rule that if you satisfy a certain... View More
My aunt took my mothers personal belongings and said she would distribute them half and half to me and my brother that was years ago she will not answer my calls. I would just like some of my childhood pictures in my mother’s belongings to remember her by. But my aunt refuses to give anything to... View More
answered on Dec 1, 2020
You should consult with an attorney to determine your options. You may need to open an estate to probate assets or file a civil warrant for possession. But only after a proper consultation could an attorney give you counsel on what you can do.
Appellant did not file brief within time allotted by Tennessee law. What happens to appeal?
answered on Dec 1, 2020
The appellee could move to dismiss the appeal and seek recovery of fees/expenses. If nothing is done, the Court of Appeals will likely dismiss the appeal on its own.
I had a verbal contract to design a simple website for someone i know. I asked the standard half up front and half when done. I started getting red flags almost halfway through the process, he didn't want a contact page for consumers etc. After that, i started recording all conversations and... View More
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answered on Nov 21, 2020
Based on what you have described, you may have a valid and enforceable contract. Whether or not it is a good idea for you to file a lawsuit to recover the unpaid amount depends on a number of factors. First, how much does he owe you? If you file a lawsuit in general sessions court you will be taxed... View More
they claim i hold. We both were sued but only i showed up for court. The judge dismissed without predjudice. How long do they have to refile case against me?
answered on Nov 16, 2020
Statute of limitations on a breach of contract is 6 years.
Never have I been given a notice and bills paid monthly by trustee of my money
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answered on Nov 9, 2020
Not sure of your question. But the landlord will have to file a Detainer, get it served/posted, and obtain a judgment for possession. Then if you are not out in 10 days, a Writ will be executed by the Sheriff to remove you. You may be able to defend that there exists no breach of contract. at... View More
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