A general sessions judge allowed the defendant to claim that they did work for me (completely voluntary) and allowed it to be credited against a simple and concrete claim for damage done to my vehicle. I was not allowed to present evidence and did not receive any copies/notice/countersuit of what... View More 
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answered on Feb 19, 2024
It sounds like you need an attorney to represent you. If the other side gets a judgment against you, they are going to try to collect it. You can probably get away with filing a Counter Claim for the property tort damages on your Appeal De Novo.
I need the statute of limitations on land stolen in Tennessee.
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answered on Dec 11, 2023
SOL is usually 7 years. It does not sound like you had any claim to title unless you were an heir at law. If so, then you might be a tenant in common. Making a loan does not make you an owner.
I want work to stop until I have proof.
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answered on Dec 5, 2023
You do not have a right to see those documents. But you can demand them now. If you terminate the contract you may be sued. Those are issues you address before signing the contract.
I ordered and a contract was approved by me for glass. The contract was amended by the company, as per my instructions, and "tempered glass" was added to the final invoice that was not specified. I signed and accepted the amended invoice when I picked up and paid for the glass. I found... View More
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answered on Nov 30, 2023
Contract actions usually exclude consequential damages. Tort claims might include such damages. No
small claims court in TN. General Sessions Court might allow it, but it sounds like a breach of contract action, so no.
Called police had me tresspassed kept my things even my puppy and school computer I can prove it I even had a lot rented
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answered on Aug 31, 2023
What is your question? You can sue in Sessions Court for an Action To Recover Personal Property.
If she allowed there, then you did not commit trespass. But she can file a Detainer Warrant.
National Global llc hired me as a personal assistant for Amazingly 1 me hair salon, the employer there was abusing my kindness and demanded more then I was hired for etc when I spoke to the manager at NG llc that interviewed me he then spoke to the woman and days after I was fired and promised my... View More
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answered on Jun 23, 2023
You will need an attorney to sue for breach of contract, etc. Serving the defendant is required and you will have to put on proof. You could file in General Sessions yourself, but I recommend an attorney.
Case has been moved to a different court. How can I, a) move things faster b) get a bank garnishment
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answered on Jun 5, 2023
If it is moved to another Court, then it sounds like you did not receive a money Judgment. If you have a Judgment, then record a certified copy in the Register's Office. Then hire an attorney to begin collections, unless you can get the Clerk to issue a bank levy now.
I paid a lawyer $3500 for a child visitation. He drew up a parenting plan. But the mother and I came to a agreement without the courts. So I told him to take out for the plan and hrs worked and to send back the rest. He basically is giving me the run around and avoiding me. I never signed no... View More
answered on Apr 14, 2023
Request, in writing, an itemized time statement. If it is not provided contact the State Bar and look into fee arbitration or small claims court.
I leant money to a friend who hasn’t repaid the debt. They are 45 days past due. Someone stated that if I take them to small claims court then I can sue for double the amount. Is this true? If so, do you know the statue?
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answered on Apr 5, 2023
No it is not the law. If you file suit in General Sessions, what evidence do you have of a loan? Most importantly, how do you expect to collect? You might want to hire an attorney if the loan amount is significant. A lawyer will almost be a necessity to collect sometime during the 10 year... View More
Service, and if so is it felony?
answered on Jan 2, 2023
Where a contract is allegedly broken, the civil courts typically handle those matters.
I visited this dentist over two years ago and they apparently made a billing error with the change over to a new system. I never received a bill. I had been seeing a different dentist and I recently decided to go back to this office. I made an appointment and was informed of a $250 balance. I... View More
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answered on Oct 17, 2022
SOL has not run on that services charge yet. You might compute your balance and then call them offering payment of the same. Do not send a check, but use a money order. Otherwise they will know where to collect a judgment.
I was delivering an order to my local college campus in TN and while trying to find the apartment number, in the middle of the walkway, I tripped. It looked like maybe 2 poles used to block vehicles from entering that specific path, but they were cut down to maybe 4 inches high. They were rusty,... View More
answered on Sep 23, 2022
I would suggest you take pictures of your injury as well as the location. If you are needing medical treatment - I would report this to the school and its insurer. They may provide / pay for your medical care. If you are considering a legal route-- you should contact an attorney.
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
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
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answered on Sep 6, 2022
There is not limit during the life of the Judgment. You might move to quash for abusive filings, but it will probably be denied.
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We are suing a fence builder in Tennessee for an inferior product. We paid to have 10 foot galvanized steel poles used on the fence. They were put in November 2021 and by May 2022 they were failing with peeling, cracking and rusting on the steel poles underneath. There is no way to... View More
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answered on Aug 22, 2022
You will probably be limited to the Contract price unless it allows consequential damages, which is not likely. It will be difficult enough to prove defective materials, which may require an expert. Also it may be difficult to collect a Judgment. Remember you have the burden of proof.
It was on Facebook marketplace he would only accept money order. Asked cost to ship it to New York give me the price. I paid him with a money order. Keep saying it’s shipped says he’ll give me a tracking number and never does.
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answered on Jul 11, 2022
You may have to sue for Breach of Contract in General Sessions. Hopefully you have sufficient service information. I doubt the LEO's will arrest for Theft.
I’m in tennessee. The case is in June
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answered on May 9, 2022
Only Bankruptcy enjoins debt collection. Debt Consolidation does not prohibit collection, but only gets the creditors to voluntarily agree to hold off. But if they sue, it is not a defense. Hire a competent attorney to represent you, as obviously you are trying to deal with this yourself.
9 people involve, police officer on video surrounding my house, and entering my mailbox to receive my info .
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answered on May 4, 2022
You may or may not have a Governmental Tort Liability Act/ 18 USC Section 1983 action, as it sounds like you were not charged. But you will need damages, which are capped. Consult with a competent attorney.
The arbitration agreement said that I can’t take them to court and that they can’t take me to court but they did take me to court so they breeches the contract right?
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answered on Apr 27, 2022
If in Sessions Court, you have to point out the contractual term to the Judge. If in a Court of Record, then file the Answer asserting the arbitration requirement. If defending yourself, you must actively assert your contractual rights or they will be ignored.
There are several instances is why I'm asking
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answered on Jan 24, 2022
You will not be able to check everywhere and at any time. But you can call each Court and ask the Clerk to see if were a party in a suit there. Your name may be a problem, so you may want to ask about one or more names. Start with the County where you live and call General Sessions. Later... View More
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