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A small TX county sent me a postcard saying I had an outstanding criminal case against me pending. Called the county and was told their software was updated so all outstanding tickets were being pursued. No warrant yet, drivers license eligibility is still good. Need to find out how far back TX DPS... View More 
answered on Jan 16, 2020
Yes, a 15 year old traffic ticket can still be prosecuted even if the citation was issued in your maiden name and you are now married. The question is: were you the individual who was issued the ticket back then, regardless of what your name was or is now. Request an abstract of your record from... View More
I offered a one-time lump sum payment to settle a debt with a third-party debt purchaser and received a settlement agreement that is worded like the following:
"This letter agreement shall confirm that Defendant "Name", has agreed to pay and Plaintiff "Name" has... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2020
I am always concerned when an agreement is not clear in its wording. You might ask that the wording be changed to allow you to feel more comfortable before signing. I would suggest that you allow an attorney to review the letter for you as they may be able to determine more from actually seeing... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2020
I WOULD SAY THE PERSON THAT WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR IT AT THE TIME THE CAR IS IMPOUNDED, depending on why.
BUT OF COURSE (sorry, just noticed all caps) if the car was impounded for past parking tickets or some other reason that you are responsible for, that burden would fall on you.
Car left for repairs for 2 in half months, and have not been contactedsince
answered on Jan 13, 2020
This is not a wc question so you may want to ask it again under a more appropriate classification such as abandoned property or storage. You may be able to discover an answer by reviewing the laws for the following:
Texas Property Law
Sec. 72.101. PERSONAL PROPERTY PRESUMED... View More
answered on Dec 30, 2019
I believe so (my wife said yes) but it must be a certified service dog that has current registration and training. If the dog poses a threat for some reason I am sure it would be excluded. You should be able to ask the court you plan to attend.
answered on Dec 26, 2019
You could repost under Employment Law. If an employment law attorney picked up your question, they could offer you the best insight here. Your question remains open for two weeks probably because no one noticed it in Small Claims. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
She know I like her and wanted to be with her but as soon as she received the money she stopped talking to me but said her phone was broke and had no way not even Facebook but I made a fake account and she would reply to it can I sue her in small claims court to get my money
answered on Dec 18, 2019
You can attempt to sue to recover your money; however, it may be more troublen than it is worth. It might be better to cut your losses and move on.
I had a house guest that used to live with me but my landlord kicked her out because she was causing trouble among the neighbors and overstayed her welcome. Now she's mad and wants revenge. She isn't allowed on the property anymore but she was recently seen with a police writing all of... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2019
Thanks for your question and I am sorry for your troubles.
Once a person has been warned that they are no longer welcome on property they can be prosecuted for criminal trespass so you may want to consider calling the authorities if she shows up again. If she has made threats to cause... View More
I was a victim of an internet scam where they claimed to be a job, and my job was to be a representative for a company called Megameda.pl, which is a huge auction site. I did research and I found out they were lying the whole time and were using my information to scam people this way it landed all... View More
answered on Nov 23, 2019
Report this to the authorities and let them investigate and pursue it for you. That way, you’ll be protected if anyone ever comes back to you for payment.
IN FEB. OF 2016 MY MOTHER ASKED ME TO COME STAY WITH HER TO HELP CARE FOR MY STEPDAD WHO WAS ON HOSPICE AND HAD ONLY A FEW WEEKS LEFT TO LIVE .MY 4 BROTHERS ALSO AGREED..SHORTLY AFTER MY STEPDAD DIED MY MOTHER WAS ALSO DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER SO SHE ASKED ME TO MOVE IN INDEFINETLY. SO I PACKED UP... View More
answered on Oct 30, 2019
One can't just make themselves Executor of an estate without actually going to Court and asking the Court's permission to do so. If there has been no petition to the Court then that is where everything starts.
We spoke to Apple and they claimed it was an allergic reaction and not their fault. Do we have any recourse for this or our we wasting our time.
answered on Oct 3, 2019
Contact a personal injury attorney that does product liability. It might be possible for her to recover; however, it's best to speak with a lawyer (and usually to hire them if you want the best outcome). Most personal injury lawyers get paid only if you receive a settlement; you don't... View More
Can she keep me from entering my home that I and my brother live in. My dad and step mom lived in my home for 7 years until dad passed a week ago. I have given stepmom 30 days to move instead of 3 days. She called police and police said I can't enter my home.
What course of action do I have to retrieve my things like titles birth certificates clothes tools beds art works wood works etc I live in texas I did pay rent and utilities no lease it was rent to own me n my parents split the cost of buying the house 1/3 each and when my dad died she took all our... View More
answered on Sep 1, 2019
You do not state whether you were a renter with a lease, a renter without a lease or a guest or whether you were kicked out for nonpayment. Some leases allow the landlord to seize and sell your personal property if you do not pay rent.
the house has been sitting on beams for 3 weeks.
answered on Aug 8, 2019
A Texas attorney would be the one who could advise of any state laws that govern this, if applicable, but your question remains open for three weeks. As a general matter, such a time period would be most likely to be addressed, if it is at all, in the contract terms between the parties. Good luck... View More
Vin number had been altered and parts were sold
answered on Jul 13, 2019
I am assuming they did not just sell the title but the car also. If the person was not otherwise entitled as an owner to the car they had no right to sell it. The level of the theft charge (or conversion) would depend on the value of the car and how the theft occurred. Other factors that determine... View More
August of last year I was in a major car accident in front of a police officer and the carless driver was given a citation while I was taken to the ER. I went to a lawyers office and met with the receptionist who took my statement and got started with therapy right away around December we heard... View More
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answered on Jun 21, 2019
You can only sue a lawyer for economic damages, meaning the money you lost due to the representation. Did you sign the release? if you did, you may be able to receive a settlement check.
The settlement must be agreed to by you as well. If the lawyer did not have your authority to settle,... View More
My dad passed away today. He has had a live in girlfriend for 9 years. They have separate accounts and not common law. She does help pay for some bills once in a while. How do his kids evict her since the home is 100% in his name.
answered on May 20, 2019
File an eviction action in your local Justice of the Peace Court. If necessary, get the sheriff to enforce it.
I had an eviction that was ruled in favor for my landlord. Even though it was in retalitory, 3 days later after she was served papers, of me filing a repair & remedy case. I appealed, before appeal hearing was set land lord stabbed me with a garden shovel aseveral times in the ribs, then went... View More
answered on May 6, 2019
If she has been charged with assaulting you, yes you can file suit against her in civil court. Because it was an intentional act, her insurance would likely deny coverage, so she would need to have non-exempt assets to go after to collect a judgment. Was the rental you were evicted from her home,... View More
My truck caught fire while I was driving. Firefighters informed me the cause of fire began from weed eater Ryobi 18v lithium battery in the bed of my truck. I purchased from Home Depot. I have been advised by Ryobi employee to file an insurance claim with my car insurance. I would prefer not to do... View More
answered on Apr 26, 2019
As you didn't cause the claim and as they would have a "subrogation claim" your rates shouldn't go up.
You want your vehicle fixed or totaled. Don't worry about your company.
Never gave it a second thought but after she broke up with me my face had red spots and I remember she was sitting up in the bed one night after she bought me a burger then fell asleep after eating it I think she drugged me with that burger so I wouldn't wake up as easily . When I awoke with... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2019
you would have seen it about 25 years ago if she caused that. In any event, there is a statute of limitations. But to be on the safe side, check with a lawyer who gives free consultations in injury cases. However understand unless your wife has a lot of money there will be no money to cover her for... View More
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