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1 Answer | Asked in Business Formation, Business Law and Contracts for Tennessee on
Q: How do I handle a potential business partner I don't really wanna pay 50 percent or even less.

I have an online business that I made with a friend but everything is in my name included the LLC but he is in a good amount of the footage that our online course provides but his name is literally on nothing except for about half of the videos. I do think he should be payed something but how do I... View More

Mr. James Charles Wright
Mr. James Charles Wright
answered on Oct 26, 2022

Your post indicates that you are the only member of the LLC and from this I am assuming all of the online content is owned by either you or the LLC. You don't indicate the agreement with this other person - and you likely should discuss this with a lawyer rather than creating another post. -... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Landlord - Tenant for Tennessee on
Q: In TN, am I required by law to sign a new lease if my rental property is sold? I have 16 mo left on a 24 mo lease

Based on the reply I received, I need to add more details. There is no clause in the 2-year lease that says the lease is voided if the property is sold. The new owners are buying the house as an investment with full understanding and agreement as part of the purchase that there is a current tenant... View More

Bennett James Wills
Bennett James Wills
answered on Oct 17, 2022

Maybe. You should check the terms of your lease. Sometimes there is a termination on sale clause. If not, the new owner would buy the property subject to the lease.

1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith and Contracts for Tennessee on
Q: I started getting dental implants and then my insurance said they would not pay for the rest of the procedure.now Inplan

And no teeth do I have a case? I can't keep walking around like this.

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answered on Oct 10, 2022

Your insurance policy must be read verbatim in conjunction with your treatment plan. Are the implants covered or not? You will need an attorney to examine the contract and facts. Bad Faith in TN is not very much, so concentrate on Breach of Contract, possibly even in General Sessions.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Car Accidents for Tennessee on
Q: I signed a settlement agreement with my Lein holder for a settlement payoff. Now that my insurance company is paying it

The lein holder is trying to not honor that amount. Is that legal

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 9, 2022

A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. One would need to see the lien agreement to understand more about the lienholder's reluctance to carrying out its terms. But lien agreements are usually binding. If you have an attorney representing you, it... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Contracts for Tennessee on
Q: How do flex loan companies get around Tennessee's statues 45-12-111. Interest, fees, and charges?

Asking how it's legal for companies to charge triple digit interest rates when TN caps interest rates at 24%?

Mr. James Charles Wright
Mr. James Charles Wright
answered on Sep 27, 2022

I would suggest looking at

https://www.tn.gov/tdfi/mortgage-consumer-lending/flexible-credit/flexible-credit-faqs.html

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Car Accidents for Tennessee on
Q: I agreed to a payoff with my lien holder through a signed contract. Now that my insurance is paying it off they said

the contract is null/void because my insurance is paying it out. Is that legal if my settlement amount is less? Can the lien holder disregard that contract

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 23, 2022

A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. This requires closer examination than is possible in the limited scope here. It could depend on the type of lien and other possible factors. There are certain liens, such as public health liens, that are subject... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Small Claims for Tennessee on
Q: I inherited a 33 year old Bass Boat. I sold it. now the guy wants his money back. what is my legal position

I did not have the boat for sale. It was sitting in the yard and the individual approached me. I told him that it would float and start up and run. He looked at it three times in in a span of a few months. He asked me again to purchase it and I set a low price and he said he wanted it. He came... View More

Bennett James Wills
Bennett James Wills
answered on Sep 20, 2022

Sounds like its his problem now. He had an opportunity to inspect it and it doesn't sound like you concealed the defect. Hopefully your bill of sale says "as is" or with no warranties - even if it doesn't from your brief facts I'd say he wouldn't have a claim against... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Real Estate Law for Tennessee on
Q: Can I contest a deed if it was signed under false information?

I inherited my father’s property in April and was given false information about the condition of the property as well as the deed. I signed the deed over to my uncle later finding out the information was false. Do I have a case?

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answered on Aug 29, 2022

It is doubtful you have a good case to set aside a Deed for Fraud. But you will need to hire an attorney to check out the facts, witnesses, etc. It may not be worth the trouble, but if you do nothing the property is gone . It appears that you relied on heresay and did not even examine the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Landlord - Tenant for Tennessee on
Q: If i have been leasing a duplex on a year to year lease and my lease wasn't renewed but i was still paying is that legal
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answered on Aug 29, 2022

Then you became a month to month tenant.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Contracts and Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: What kind of action could be taken if I found out my Union Attorney Representation was not registered to practice law?

Nore was there a cosigner for him to practice law approved by State Bar of GA.

What action can I take after my arbitration panel has taken place?

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answered on Aug 29, 2022

In TN call the Sheriff or the DA to request charges. It might be grounds for setting aside an adverse decision.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Tennessee on
Q: In the state of Tennessee, do you use a Deed of Reconveyence to release a Deed of Trust ? If not, what form do you use ?
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answered on Aug 29, 2022

No, the Note must be satisfied and the Deed of Trust released. Sometimes Partial Releases are appropriate.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Tennessee on
Q: What form do you use, to release a Deed of Trust, in Tennessee ?
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answered on Aug 29, 2022

No form is required, but the Release should have the recording information on the Deed of Trust to be released. Also that the Debt is paid in full. Notarization required for recording.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Construction Law and Contracts for Tennessee on
Q: What is the max amount of a deposit a contractor can require down from a customer in TN
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answered on Aug 11, 2022

You should probably consult a lawyer to review the contract. If any part of the agreement seems questionable you should make sure of what you are being asked to sign before you sign. There might be more problems than you notice.

Also look at the State of Tennessee website:...
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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 Consumer Law, Contracts and Health Care Law for Tennessee on
Q: how do i make a case with billing provider I have, have lost thousands of dollars

they are changing the order of my documentation hence getting claims denied

new provider owned practice, been opened a year

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 24, 2022

A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It doesn't make sense for a provider or billing company to jeopardize payment for medical services by submitting procedures (or supporting documentation) out of sequence; further, the claims examiner should... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law and Contracts for Tennessee on
Q: Can an IT company sell prepaid service or block of time and set an expiration date for those services to be used?

If 25 hours of service is purchased can they have an expiration date on when those service hours can be used?

Bennett James Wills
Bennett James Wills
answered on Jul 20, 2022

Generally, yes. And if you do not like the terms and conditions of the purchase, then you do not need to do business with that provider.

For example, I just personally purchased an online continuing education course. I have to complete the course by October, or I lose the ability to access...
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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Collections for Tennessee on
Q: How can a law firm say you breached a contract you never received or signed?

I supposedly have a judgement against me over $100 even though I've never seen it. The law firm called my job and talked bad about me. Then I agreed to pay $125 I kept paying it, but did not sign a contract stating I would. Last month I only paid $50 because again I didnt sign anything. My job... View More

Mr. James Charles Wright
Mr. James Charles Wright
answered on Jul 19, 2022

You are entitled to protections under the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act - including obtaining in writing the full basis for any claimed debt or debt validation. But you must write them to request.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Tennessee on
Q: I typed a persons name wrong on a contract. He singed/printed his correct name on the bottom of the paper.

Is this contract still valid? By printing his correct name and signing at the bottom he agreed that he noticed the error and is the party referred to in contact? It was Sumarriva vs Surmarriva sumarriva is correct nane

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answered on Jun 30, 2022

If either party starts executing the contract terms, then it is probably enforceable by either party despite the error. Are you trying to get out of the contract? What is your objective?

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: OK a friend willingly put a car in his name for me but a month later reported it stolen cause I wouldn't move in wit me

the car was supposed to be in both of our name but when I got arrested I realized the car lot only put it in his name, I was arrested and was put in jail for 3 days, I put the money dwn on the car and was paying the car note.

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answered on Jun 14, 2022

What is your question? Hire a competent attorney now, because you are probably charged with a Felony and facing incarceration. Prepare for a vigorous Preliminary Hearing without fail.

1 Answer | Asked in Construction Law and Contracts for Tennessee on
Q: I have a contract to get a 4 seasons patio. The employee misquoted the price. They want to charge me 7k additional. Can

Can they do this? I have a signed contract. The job was 25000 and I’ve paid 12,000z

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answered on Jun 6, 2022

Your signed contract probably allows the service provider all types of increasing the price for changes, materials, etc. Hire an attorney to review the contract and possibly negotiate a lower increase in the contract price.

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