You likely have both civil and criminal liability. But I’m finding it difficult to follow how this happened.

When you sell a car to someone else, you sign the back of the car title, fill in the buyer’s name and odometer reading, and give the buyer the title and possession of the car.... Read more »

A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. Although posted under civil litigation, you may want to reach out to real estate litigation attorneys at this point instead of losing further time awaiting a response. It would be difficult for anyone to advise on... Read more »

I am working on a case like this currently and am preparing to sue the solar panel provider as well as the finance company that financed the loan for the equipment. You may have a several valid causes of action here, but I would need to read your contract to make a determination.

No, but you can file a motion to enforce the mediation order.

Many parking lots are quickly becoming pay by app. It’s easy. It’s convenient. It’s efficient.

I don’t see how it discriminates.

This sounds like a matter of civil law rather than criminal law. This type of dispute does not typically become criminal unless there is an accusation of trespassing or property damage. Even an eviction, if they go that route, is a matter of civil law. It may be faster, easier, and cheaper to... Read more »

You should report the abandoned cattle to your local sheriff's office. If you just want the cattle gone, they will notify the owner and then impound the cattle if they are not removed within five days.

You may be entitled to a redemption price but, as you obviously do not handle... Read more »

The federal courts have an electronic case filing system called PACER. You can find most court papers from recent cases (ie past 20 years or so) on PACER. You have to set up an account or use one at the courthouse or at a local library. There is a small fee.

It is unlikely the summary judgment will be overridden because the parties failed to participate in ADR.

It might have resulted in postponing a ruling on the motion for summary judgment if it had been properly raised as an issue before the ruling was made. The failure to timely raise the... Read more »

A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Until you're able to arrange a consult with a Texas attorney for a meaningful review (which is what should be done), the short answer in most jurisdictions is that it's the judge's call. In general... Read more »

A Texas or California attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. You should consider consulting with an attorney in the applicable jurisdiction for this. If someone is filing a motion for summary judgment against you, it is not often used to help you. It is... Read more »

When a contractor does non-conforming work, you have the choice of either accepting or rejecting such work.

Non-conforming work is work that is not defective but which fails to conform to the plans.

Think you wanted the paint to be salmon in color but instead they used coral... Read more »

First, make sure that the deed to you when you bought the property was properly recorded. Usually, the title company who handled the closing does this correctly. Often, when people don’t use a title company, they fail to properly record the deed.

Second, hire a title company to perform... Read more »

Litigation is expensive.

You should notify the United States Postal Service of a change of address from your mother’s to your current address.

https://www.usa.gov/post-office

Then, apply for a new Texas Identification Card using your current address and not your mother’s... Read more »

If a school does not have a rule or policy against it, you may make a video recording in the public areas of a school.

To make an audio recording of a conversation, you must have permission from at least one of the parties to the conversation. For example, you can record a conversation... Read more »

You should have your ex-boyfriend sign the title over to you, and then go register the vehicle in your name.

Yes. You can send the attorney written notice terminating his services, demanding a final invoice for all legal work the attorney has performed to date on your behalf, requesting a copy of your legal file (which I suggest you ask for in electronic form), and requesting a refunds of any unused... Read more »

In you feel that your counterclaim is not meritorious or that trying to pursue your counterclaim might cause a higher award of exemplary damages, it may be tactically wise to non-suit your counterclaim.

Be aware that non-suiting your counterclaim will not automatically deprive the plaintiff... Read more »

You should look for a civil trial lawyer a/k/a litigator with experience defending debt collection cases like yours who practice in or near the county where you have been sued. The Texas Board of Legal Specialization certifies lawyers in civil trial law, in personal injury, and in consumer and... Read more »

A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. These cases could take longer than other types of injury cases, such as less complex car accident cases. An individual case could become one of hundreds in ongoing multidistrict litigation. Cases could be reassigned from... Read more »