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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
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
Diagnosed with food poisoning by hospital, out of work for a week. Had proof of the that it was the restaurant’s responsibility. I want to be fairly compensated but I also wasn’t to be fair to the company as well.
answered on Jul 17, 2024
One week's lost wages plus whatever you paid for medical treatment for the food poisoning.
She refuses to vacate the property, list for sale, and remove herself from the deed. I called the bank to remove my bank information for the monthly payments but they stated it had be authorized by both which she is not cooperating. I had a lawyer I was working with but he has been stating for the... View More
answered on Jul 16, 2024
When two or more persons own a home together, each owner has the right to occupy the home absent a written agreement to the contrary signed by all of the owners. An owner can only sell that owner's interest and it requires all of the owners cooperating together to sell the entire interest in... View More
I recently discovered that I was sued by a credit card company after a financial institution froze some of my assets. I had no knowledge of the suit and was never notified or served. The court documents show that the case was dismissed or non-suited by the plaintiff in 2017. However, a well-known... View More
answered on Jul 15, 2024
If the lawsuit was just filed in June 2024, you should hire an attorney to investigate the pleadings and status of the new JP case. If no judgment has been entered, there may still be time to file an answer and challenge the lawsuit. If a judgment has been entered, there may still be time to file... View More
answered on Jul 12, 2024
Yes. You can file a small claims lawsuit in the JP court seeking a refund of what you paid them.
Judge I. Garcia denied my request for full validation.
answered on Jul 9, 2024
In a JP case, you have 21 days from the date the judgment was signed. See TRCP 506
I have just filed the petition, The defendants have been served yet.
answered on May 29, 2024
You can file an amended petition correcting the defendant's name. You will need to reissue citation and serve any defendant who has not yet answered.
answered on Apr 29, 2024
You can call witnesses who saw the person, authenticate and offer a photograph or other video, or establish the presence of the person with forensic evidence like fingerprints or DNA.
I have a plan with Verizon and my sister is on my account. She hasn’t paid her portion of the bill in a few months, so I have been paying so the service won’t be disconnected. We are both still paying off our phones, it’s about $700 left to pay off per phone. Ive suspended her line but she... View More
answered on Feb 19, 2024
After paying Verizon, you can sue your sister for the money she owes you in small claims court.
She owes me money for her movers that I paid for and said she would pay me back. Money loaned to pay her employees when she couldn’t, and when we moved in together she agreed to pay for half the utilities, but always said she didn’t have the money and would pay me at a later date.
She... View More
answered on Feb 19, 2024
An engagement ring is usually considered a gift, so you are not entitled to the ring back. As for the other items she owes you for, our justice of the peace courts have jurisdiction over small claims up to $20,000.
is it based on the defendant's address or plaintiff's address or accident location?
answered on Feb 5, 2024
you may choose to file in the county and precinct in which the Defendant resides if the Defendant is a natural person or in the county and precinct where the accident happened.
Adjuster is paying only for rental cars and $500 for emotional distress.We have 12000 unused miles on our lease which may not be utilized.We need the lease payments for this period to be reimbursed.We used Uber, food delivery only when we did not have a rental car.But the adjuster has refused to... View More
answered on Dec 7, 2023
Yes, you can sue the at-fault driver. If the other driver is 100% at-fault, you can sue for the full amount of your compensatory damages including past and future pain and suffering and past and future mental anguish.
I ordered a laptop from Dell and when it was supposedly delivered I opened the door and nothing was there I was told to file a claim with the police by Dell because it was assumed to be stolen. There was no real investigation to my knowledge and Dell marked the case as fraud. The laptop was $800... View More
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answered on Nov 9, 2023
did you see if your credit card company has any protections for lost or stolen purchases? Some do.
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