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I am going to sue the at-fault driver and owner for car accident in small claims court since settlement offered by the adjuster is too low. If the other party is represented by a lawyer from their insurance company, is it likely that I will be required to pay the fees for the lawyer if I win only... View More 
answered on Jan 10, 2024
Here's my 2 cents----whether you hire a lawyer to represent you is your decision, however if you are considering litigation--filing a lawsuit----then I recommend that you at least consult with a lawyer about this and get an opinion from him if he recommends that you pursue this matter, as well... View More
Put my car in a repair shop I never used before, They threw unnecessary parts into, just for my car's engine light to turn on 3 mins into getting it home, the car was driving rough and making weird buzzing noise. Tire pressure light was on as well. 3 days of having the car sit until the next... View More
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answered on Jan 6, 2024
In Texas, if you believe a repair shop has performed inadequate or unnecessary repairs on your vehicle, you have the right to seek legal recourse. The first step is often to try and resolve the issue directly with the repair shop. If they are unresponsive or unwilling to rectify the situation, you... View More
I need to file by March for statute of limitations reasons. But can I postpone the trial till May when I will be ending the lease? I will know the final charges from the leasing company only then. I am not able to get an official response from them and I need to know that amount for the trial.
answered on Jan 5, 2024
If you file in Feb, it is extremely unlikely that you will receive a trial setting in or before May. Civil cases filed in December were set for trial in June. I would expect that civil cases filed in Feb will have their first trial settings sometime Jul-Sep.
My question is I guess would be the ex girlfriend took everything out of house and vandalized his house they went as far as taking plug in the walls and cut and took wires and copper. They took ac unit and the central ac unit inside cleaned out the barn and garage. In the will it stated that she... View More
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answered on Jan 1, 2024
You have been wronged, for certain, and for most wrongs there is a remedy. The remedy in this case is the executors of your dad's estate can sue the girlfriend for theft and conversion. You can require her to either return the stolen items or pay the estate for the value of them. The... View More
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answered on Dec 28, 2023
If there was an agreement, including a verbal agreement, you can sue to enforce the agreement. Emails, text messages, eyewitnesses, etc. may all be helpful in establishing the existence of such an agreement.
In the absence of an agreement, Declarations, Deed Restrictions, and City... View More
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answered on Dec 28, 2023
I hope you got the agreement for your neighbor to pay half in writing. If so, you should send them a letter demanding payment within 30 days. If they don't pay after that, you can sue them in small claims court. There is probably no other way to get paid.
You could try to file a... View More
I shipped, has receipt, tracking updated I dropped off. On expected delivery date tracking said will delivery by 7pm but never delivered and no more update. Customer doesn't want to wait for me to claim with ups but want to sue me. Tricked me when call talk about issued took picture of me and... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2023
The answer to your question depends on the terms and conditions of the sale, the terms and conditions of the delivery service you used, and, if applicable, the terms and conditions of any platform you may have used to market and sell the product online.
For example, the US Postal Service... View More
I purchased a dress for $140.71 in September 2023 and returned it for store credit the same month. I received a receipt indicating the store credit, but the only date on it was the issuance date, with some numbers at the bottom reading '11/28.' When I returned in January 2025 to use the... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
It sounds like the store may not have properly communicated the expiration terms of the store credit. If there was no mention of an expiration date on the receipt or any signage in the store, you might have a valid argument that the store did not disclose important terms of the credit. Texas law... View More
I submitted a small claim for rent owed by a tenant who left, totaling $684.00, including unpaid rent, debris cleanup, and a utility bill that was on my deceased mother's utility account. However, the tenant's lawyer requested dismissal on the grounds that I lacked authority to rent the... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
This is a tough situation, especially after you’ve been caring for the property for so long. In Texas, when someone dies without a will, their property passes to their heirs under intestate succession laws, but the legal authority to act on behalf of the estate isn’t automatic. Even if you’ve... View More
I purchased a car in cash and have messages as proof of the transaction, but I lost the title before I could have it changed to my name. The seller now refuses to sign for a new title and is considering taking the car back. If this happens, am I entitled to a refund?
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
This situation is frustrating, especially since you paid in full and now face trouble over paperwork. In Texas, a car sale isn't considered fully complete unless the seller properly transfers the title to the buyer. If the seller refuses to help you apply for a lost title or complete the... View More
I was in a car accident where my boyfriend was the driver, and neither of us have car insurance. The accident involved a pile-up where he swerved, sideswiped another car, and damaged the car’s axles by going up a curb. There were witnesses, and the police were present, although I'm unsure if... View More
I'm the P in the process of serving papers to the D. If the D is successfully served and decides to pay monies owed me BEFORE the trial happens, can I reject that payment and still take him to court to recoup the court and serving fees (over $200) in addition to the actual damages owed?... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2025
If D is not insisting you sign a full and complete release, you can accept the money and ask the Court to dismiss your case but nevertheless award you court costs because you had to sue.
A debt collector filed a lawsuit against me for credit card debt five years ago. I filed an answer, but there was never a trial or anything. Five years later, I have a received a notice of business records affidavit filed by the debt collector. I called the county clerk and sure enough the case is... View More
answered on Jan 3, 2025
It depends on the facts.
If you have a valid defense to the debt that can be resolved as a matter of law, hire an attorney to file a motion for summary judgment on your behalf to get this case concluded without a trial.
If you do not have a valid defense and you likely owe the... View More
No slip matt our grip bar told them I hit my head and back had to walk to the lobby bleeding from multiple places including my feet. They seem it unnecessary to call ambulance made me sit in the lobby bleeding for and hour until they found someone to take me to emergency room. To and insult to... View More
answered on Dec 14, 2024
I'm sorry about your accident and your injuries, and the way things were handled. It's possible you have grounds for a case. Naturally, any law firm is going to reserve judgment until they investigate thoroughly, including manner of accident, the injuries, the response, applicable... View More
I had met with a trainer to help build muscle mass back since I had lost so muscle mass due to a past gastric sleeve and a more recent liver transplant. The contract states that he would provide nutritional and fitness advice to help me achieve my goal. He was made aware of my restrictions. The... View More
answered on Nov 17, 2024
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you are able to discuss with a local attorney, what you describe sounds like it would be a difficult case. I believe it could be challenging to get a law firm to consider handling something like this on a... View More
I have provided my roommate with a washer and dryer to use free of charge for the past 15 months via a verbal agreement. He continually disrespected me and put my personal belongings in danger because he repeatedly would not lock the front door. I texted him to no longer use my things due to his... View More
answered on Oct 28, 2024
Your best strategy in this instance would be to move the washer and dryer into a secure storage area where your roommate cannot access them.
I have proof he agreed to pay and agreed to my price, I have proof and witnesses that I went on the date, and I have proof he hasn’t paid me.
answered on Oct 16, 2024
Someone could always sue for virtually anything - whether a case is strong and worth pursuing or not. But this could be a "can of worms" that might create more headaches in time and stress than $300. You could look up your court system's requirements for the small claims system and... View More
answered on Aug 13, 2024
File an appeal to the county court at law as provided within 21 days as provided in Rule 506 or within 5 days in an eviction case as provided by Rule 510.9.
I lost my job due to COVID; house flooded because of the Feb 2021 freeze; I have had 3 surgeries in the past 4 years & almost lost my home last year. I am just trying to survive. I need some guidance please & need help before I have to appear in court on August 22, 2024.
answered on Aug 9, 2024
Yes, you should meet with an attorney who handles personal bankruptcy cases in or near the county where you live. Make sure you bring a copy of the lawsuit filed against you by your creditor to that attorney so he knows whom to notify.
I have had a fair market evaluation performed by a licensed real estate broker and provided this report to them, hoping for a date to appear before the board. However, when I went into the portal today I discovered that they denied my request to provide documentation via internet (which I had... View More
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answered on Jul 30, 2024
Dealing with the Montgomery County Central Appraisal District can be incredibly frustrating, especially when it feels like your evidence is being ignored. It’s important to know that you do have rights and options in this situation. Firstly, ensure that you have kept copies of all correspondence... View More
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