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I recently signed a buyer/seller agreement for a home and a lot behind it. Later in the day, the sellers claimed they mistakenly included the lot and are now threatening to terminate the agreement. We offered to renegotiate without the lot as we're primarily interested in the house, but... View More 
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answered on Mar 24, 2025
Was earnest money paid? Terminating such a contract is easy for such a proffered reason, as you are left with suing for specific performance. Are you prepared to do that?
I am developing a unique trading bot with specialized features and need pro bono assistance to initiate applications for trademarks, patents, and copyrights in Tennessee. I require support as soon as possible from an attorney experienced in intellectual property law. I haven't reached out to... View More
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answered on Mar 20, 2025
Finding pro bono legal help for trademarks, patents, and copyrights can be challenging, but there are organizations that offer support. Start by contacting the Tennessee Bar Association and asking about their pro bono intellectual property services. You can also check with Volunteer Lawyers &... View More
What is the procedure in Tennessee for dissolving an irrevocable trust that contains only real estate, in order to pay off one beneficiary $100,000 and resolve the $30,000 in debt incurred by the trust? The trust consists of three beneficiaries, one serving as the sole trustee. The two... View More
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answered on Mar 14, 2025
You must hire an attorney with trust experience to read the Trust and Deeds involved. Only then can a proper procedure to execute the Trust be arrived at. There will be tax consequences. Trustee may have to sue the Beneficiaries in Chancery to execute the Trust.
I'm an employee in the bail bonding industry, and I'm considering starting my own business. However, I am bound by a non-compete agreement with my current employer, which restricts me for 2 years. I'm concerned about how it may affect my plans. Additionally, can the non-compete be... View More
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answered on Mar 11, 2025
Probably not as a breach of one term of a contract rarely vitiates the entire contract. If you go into business, expect to be sued and defend yourself.
I am trying to retrieve my emotional support animal (ESA) dog from my ex, who has had her for the past two months. I have the dog's vet information in my name, and she is registered as my ESA. I also have text messages from my mother-in-law indicating they wouldn't keep the dog from me,... View More
answered on Mar 10, 2025
Have the attorney that you hired file a Motion with the court.
I originally leased a car from a company that went bankrupt. The new company that took over my lease canceled my damage and loss waiver without my consent, but I am still under contract with them. I received an email notifying me about this cancellation. How can I get out of this vehicle lease?
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answered on Mar 8, 2025
Since the company that originally leased you the vehicle has declared bankruptcy, and the new company has changed the terms without your consent, you have legitimate concerns. First, carefully review the original lease agreement to understand what terms govern transfers or changes by subsequent... View More
I have a gift shop and signed an application for net terms purchases. The agreement states that all credit accounts are due per each invoice's terms, penalties for late payments, and that any delinquency will involve costs of collection, including attorney fees. It also mentions the laws of... View More
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answered on Mar 3, 2025
If you signed it, you are probably personally liable. Hire a TN attorney to examine your contract and especially represent you on the suit.
I took my car to an upholstery shop, and they have had it for about three years. They have offered multiple excuses for not returning my car, such as a dumpster blocking the door. I have all my receipts and have called several times a week to retrieve it. I owe no money to the shop. What legal... View More
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answered on Feb 28, 2025
Hire a competent attorney to file an Action To Recover Personal Property in General Sessions. Suing and serving the correct defendant will be critical, and you might have to make a bond besides court costs.
I am working as an independent contractor for a company that is two weeks overdue on paying my latest invoice. The payment terms we agreed upon are net 10, and I have this in writing. I contacted the company both by phone and email, and they stated that their payment system has been down for 15... View More
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answered on Feb 18, 2025
Have an Attorney write a letter on your behalf. When companies miss payments, take it serious. I have a commercial dispute now that rose from missed payments.
I'm a member of a semi-private golf course that was sold in a private sale roughly 20 years ago to an individual named Cecil Gilland, with certain stipulations he had to follow. I wasn't involved in the sale, but I want to know if he has violated the contract. However, it seems no one has... View More
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answered on Feb 15, 2025
Outside of asking the sellers to the Gilland grantee, hire an attorney to search the title. Most enforceable restrictions should be covenants running with the land that are of record.
I have had hearing aids for a couple years. This month I bought new ones from a different company. They say I can't return them because I previously purchased the older ones, even tho it was a different company.
answered on Feb 13, 2025
A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Until you're able to consult with local attorneys, one possibility is that the return policy is based on health reasons. If you reached out to consumer agencies or public health & hygiene agencies in... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2025
You take a considerable amount of risk by drafting your will without legal help. If you are going to go to the effort you want the will to be valid and to distribute assets the way you and the law allows. I would at the very least, consult a lawyer with your draft.
Or can it only be handwritten
Can the will laws and articles be typed with the signatures and witness sign by hand?
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answered on Feb 10, 2025
Most wills are typed then executed in ink. Only holographic wills need to be handwritten. But hire a lawyer to draft it and handle the execution (which is critical).
The original collect was an credit card/loan from 2022 but they charged it off and now it’s a new collector and I just got subpoenaed couple days ago and it’s kinda weird because it’s demands are similar to the child support system requirements in dealing with also and it’s the same court... View More
answered on Feb 9, 2025
Bankruptcy is certainly an option. Judgments are just as dischargeable as other debts, but sometimes its better to filea bankruptcy before the hearing, simply because a judgment can be recorded and operate as a lien on your property, real estate or personal property. Child support can be dealt... View More
I was in the process of putting my own driveway in but before I finished he blocked the common driveway. This caused me to get a truckload of stone that day so I would have a way out of my property. Doing this caused the work we did do on the driveway to be damaged by the stone truck because it... View More
answered on Feb 2, 2025
Go to the Register of Deeds in your county and gather all ownership information on those properties. File suit in either General Sessions or Circuit Court.
My husband's office requires a POA document to communicate with entities such as insurance and payroll on his behalf. Could you please advise? I have prepared a draft and would appreciate it if you could review it to confirm if it's acceptable. If any changes are needed, please let me... View More
answered on Jan 21, 2025
Our office or many law offices would be available to review your draft POA. It should be notarized. You should consider other documents such as a POA for health care decisions if you are going to be looking at things like insurance. You may want to look into this as well.
Can i file a case against my client based on breach of agreement
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answered on Jan 17, 2025
You need to talk to an attorney about the specific facts of what you claim is a breach of contract. It may also be a business tort. You need to ascertain provable damages. Your SOL may be 6 years, or shorter in the contract. Carefully check out your defendant for his service address and... View More
My county clerk noticed and made me sign an affidavit stating that I corrected this, and the seller had made a minor mistake when writing my final sales price, the legitimate sales price was $260 higher so I corrected that as well and added the 260 to the price. I had absolutely no fraudulent... View More
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answered on Jan 15, 2025
Probably no problem, but be more careful in buying your next vehicle.
I do have witnesses, text messages and proof of where he paid the bills previously
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answered on Dec 16, 2024
You could file an action in General Sessions, but your contract probably violates the Statute of Frauds. If Default results, hire a lawyer to collect Judgment, which is doubtful.
Have judgement in Maryland, Debtor moved to Tennesee, has propery there. I want to file a lein. How do I do this
answered on Nov 25, 2024
You must make your Maryland judgment into a Tennessee judgment before you can file a lien. I recommend that you hire a Tennessee lawyer to do that for you. It ought not to cost much.
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