I (Plaintiff) filed a Fraud, Misrepresentation and DTPA case in FB Court at Law against Momentum Jaguar Volvo Porsche in Houston almost 18 months ago and requested a Jury Trial. The court neither scheduled a Jury Trial not Amended the case. Defendant provided some fake documents and made several... Read more »
I am a truck driver. In one of my deliveries, my trailer was damaged by one of the employees of the warehouse. They have accepted responsibility but have neglected my claim for the diminished value of mu trailer. I was going to sell it for 70k but now due to the accident the value of the trailer... Read more »
answered on Apr 16, 2022
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. I'm sorry for the damages to your trailer. You have a number of options. The first would be the cheapest, which is trying to continue negotiations. At this point, you may have already resolved the matter. But if... Read more »
Its a trial de neuvo and I want to add a plaintiff to join me not sure if I must write an introduction or state other facts. Or must it be a motion?
answered on Apr 11, 2022
TX rule of Civil Procedure 502.7 is the rule to follow to amend your petition. A portion of that Rule is as follows:
a)Amending Pleadings. A party may withdraw something from or add something to a pleading, as long as the amended pleading is filed and served as provided by Rule 501.4 not... Read more »
answered on Apr 7, 2022
Normally you would want to bond out, but not everyone can afford their bond. Sometimes the judge will agree to lower the bond amount.
A new attorney and we're going to trial in 2 weeks or less or maybe 3 weeks but they're not prepared for my case and I haven't ever spoke to him before and the only information they have is what the prosecutor gave them instead of investigating my caseit been over 2 years
answered on Apr 6, 2022
Although you have the right to an attorney, you don't have the right to a GOOD attorney. You have to pay for that and it's really expensive.
That said, if your attorney does nothing (or almost nothing) to prepare then that can be "ineffective assistance of counsel"... Read more »
answered on Mar 12, 2022
The fastest way is to ask them or the person who you think signed the power of attorney, If they have used the power of attorney they should of had to show it to the person.
the car was bought for relative, still in my name and was supposed to have car insurance on the vehicle but found out there was none . The person driving did not have my permission to move that vehicle at all, I was not aware of any other person driving . The car had CPI insurance from the... Read more »
answered on Mar 12, 2022
You can loss your TDL if the other party get a judgment against you. You may need to retain a lawyer,
Walmart accused me of stealing at the self check out because the screen froze but I called a worker over they fixed the screen I payed for my stuff well as I was leaving an employee stopped me and said I was stealing called the laws it was $60 dollars worth of stuff I didn’t pay for I well judge... Read more »
answered on Mar 11, 2022
If you really did not pay for items you cant sue, If everything was paid for you can sue
We are currently trying to sell the property but we can't get a hold of the in law and his son is the only one who knows where he is none of his family has seen or talked to him in 8 months and now his son claims his father gave him power over his affairs and won't show documents stating... Read more »
answered on Mar 8, 2022
You are in a tough position.
I would want to see the deed which gave you and your in-law the property. If the person has Power of attorney they would show it to you. A power of attorney can be rejected by the maker at any time, if that matters here.
While you can sell your interest... Read more »
I was charged with shoplifting from a worldwide company. Loss prevention falsely identified me after doing a Facebook search. This is now on my record. I have been labeled as a theif! Ive missed several employment opportunities, I had to move back in with my parents because all agencies have denied... Read more »
answered on Mar 3, 2022
If all charges relating to the arrest were dismissed then you will eventually become eligible to petition for an expunction. An expunction is the means for clearing your arrest record. There are a couple of situations where you can go ahead with an expunction without waiting for the statute of... Read more »
This was a murder trial in which xx was convicted for the murder of xx
George was my BIL. My sister was too emotional to attend the trial, but is wanting to read testimony, if it can be found
answered on Feb 8, 2022
The first thing you need to know is whether or not there was an appeal, and if so, which court handled the appeal. If you are researching an old case, try to find a "notice of appeal" document in the trial court file at the District Clerk's office in the county where the trial was... Read more »
He was convicted of murdering my BIL, xx, in 1967. It’s a landmark case for allowing hypnosis to be allowed as evidence. How do I get a copy of the testimony, or can it be accessed ??
Thanks,
answered on Feb 8, 2022
If the case was appealed then some or all of the transcript may have been filed with the court of appeals.
In a case where they used gps on a vehicle to track person wouldn’t prosecution have to make it available for the defense in discovery ? her suppression was denied but the warrant could have shown premeditation for the traffic stop ! Cop said I was going to pull you over anyway but lied on the stand
answered on Jan 18, 2022
No, not unless it was specifically requested and improperly withheld. The prosecution only has a duty to proactively provide the defense attorney copies of any exculpatory, mitigating, or impeachment evidence. Copies of other evidence are only provided if the defense attorney first makes a timely... Read more »
Both parties live in Texas, I know where she works, and lives, but I have it on good authority she will be moving sometime this year (2022). She doesn't have many (probably any) assets, rents the house she and her family live in (she's engaged, but not legally married, they have 1 kid... Read more »
answered on Jan 13, 2022
Most of the small claims courts and local courts have pamphlets which generally discuss ways to collect a judgment and what to file. That said, depending the amount of the judgment, you might best be served to contact a collection attorney and at a minimum seek a consultation on how to proceed and... Read more »
We got ripped off by a solar company in 2020, when we were busy working 16+ hour days while taking care of kids at home. The salesperson said that the panels would cover 100% of our electric needs but it only covers 75% at best and the payments are as much as the electric costs without solar. The... Read more »
answered on Dec 21, 2021
unfortunately, you can't simply "remove" a UCC financing statement. It has to be done either by court order after a lawsuit or by agreement of the parties. What your rights are regarding these representations depends in large part on what your contract with the solar panel company... Read more »
I had a mentor that would have me sign contract with “businesses” that were really not real. Not only were they not real but I was paying him upwards of 4000 a month to him. $300 was legitimate as he would meet with me as a mentor. I however have a contract through him with his parents who i... Read more »
answered on Dec 16, 2021
It sounds like you have multiple contracts with this person, and he has multiple assumed names (the business names on the contracts.) If you are not receiving the services you contracted for, you may be due a refund.
As to the car, it's impossible to tell from your description... Read more »
The opposing party was ordered to draft the temporary custody orders after our hearing. They sent me a copy to sign and said I had 10 days to respond with changes or they would send to court for entry "as is." I responded and told them I intended to respond with my changes/objections... Read more »
answered on Dec 12, 2021
You should go ahead and file with the Court your objections to entry of the court orders that Opposing Counsel submitted ASAP, even if it's outside the 10-day window. You should write out each objection that you have to the Judge signing the Order as presented. You should file that with the... Read more »
If you or someone you know becomes a victim of a White Collar crime, should you contact an attorney before reporting it? What type of attorney represents the victim harmed by the crime?
answered on Nov 25, 2021
Defense attorneys often represent victims of crimes to ensure their rights are protected and they are being treated fairly within the system. The prosecutor is also a representative of sorts for victims as they are the Peoples attorney as well. However, a defense attorney for a defendant in a... Read more »
answered on Nov 16, 2021
You may need to open an insurance claim first. Open a claim with the parents' insurance company. For a lawsuit, you will need to get a lawyer involved to get the most out of the case. At 18, the driver is no longer a minor and may be sued personally. If his parents negligently entrusted the... Read more »
Was exercising my freedom of speech on a public sidewalk. Someone called the cops said I trespassed which I didn't. I had everything filmed on a body cam. Officer shows up and arrests me for a noise ordinance violation. We then get to the jail and he changes the charges to criminal trespass.... Read more »
answered on Oct 19, 2021
Talk to an attorney who focuses on federal civil rights lawsuits under Section 1983.
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