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I am suing in VA small claims for my sec deposit back because he never afforded me a walk thru, then it was only after I contacted him many months later about my deposit. He then said oh there is no money and then said, I actually owe him. I demanded my money and filed a suit. If I win as per the... View More 
answered on Jan 9, 2019
Question: "If I win as per the terms of our contract (no proper notification,, no communication until way way later, no nothing) do the damages still exist then to sue me later?"
There's a few things going on with your question and some assumptions that I need to make in... View More
Even though an officer and director of a corporation cannot represent the corporation in a legal matter before a judge in Kentucky, can the officer present the facts, factual figures, and draw factual conclusions before the judge in Kentucky, like you can in Virginia? I cannot find it in KY Code.
answered on Jan 8, 2019
I am not admitted to the Bar in Kentucky and have no idea what its laws provide on the matter you indicated. Sorry.
We are from NC and our loaded semi broke down in Covington VA. We had to have it towed. The owner of tow company told my wife and I that it could sit in his parking lot till we where able to go get it. My broker sent another truck to pick up my load to deliver it. Tow company wouldn't let... View More
Im only 14 but, I also have proof of the post even if it was taken down i have screen shots of everything that was said. And my father made a post about it but he was standing up for me because this has been doing on for months.
answered on Jan 4, 2019
Based on your age of 14, you are considered a minor who does not, in the eyes in the Virginia law, to have capacity to bring a suit in Court in Virginia.
my exhusband forged my documents in 2013. he altered the employer id number and stole the financials using the incorrect years to file them and sold it to google for an award. in 2017 my devices kept having all these wierd things coming up. i just thought it was spam. next thing i know i seen an... View More
answered on Dec 23, 2018
This sounds like a criminal case. You need to call the federal or state prosecutors to make a complaint. I do not handle your type of case. Sorry.
I know I can take a mechanics lean out on car, but when I read the law it says I can take out a $1000.00 lean, is this true and if it is how can I go about getting the rest of what owed to me the invoice on car is for $4500.00.
Help in Virginia.... Part of the issue is there is a lien... View More
answered on Dec 13, 2018
The best way to attempt to recover the $4,500 is to file a small claims lawsuit in court.
Am I entitled to a refund? I love in Virginia
answered on Dec 11, 2018
I am unsure what is your question since the words you used are confusing.
Aside from this income I am practically destitute. I rent an apartment And do not own a home. I had two brain surgeries in April of this year and owe thousands of dollars in medical bills. I originally included this Discover bill and a group of several other debts are owed with the debt... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2018
Under federal law, social security benefits and retirement benefits are exempt from garnishment.
Are bylaws required authorizing and defining the Board of Directors? Are bylaws required to authorize and define officers? Is a defined and authorized voting procedure required? What law requires them?
answered on Nov 26, 2018
You should review the Property Owners' Association Act, which is codified under Virginia Code Sections 55-508 through 55-516.2. The Act is multifaceted with provisions and may provide answers to your several questions.
answered on Nov 13, 2018
It is assumed that the losing party will not voluntarily pay the awarded amount. In that case, once the judgment awarded in your favor becomes final (the period of an appeal has passed), then the judgment creditor can enforce the judgment by filing and setting a court date for a Garnishment... View More
Is it a Hipaa violation to include a complete statement of my account which includes what procedures I had done, along with a copy of the contract I signed when filing a warrant in debt with the court?
answered on Nov 9, 2018
I do not handle medical collection cases so I regret that I cannot answer your question.
My husband and co-owner of my home and I entered a separation agreement in 2013 that granted me the house if I paid the mortgage. He paid 3 month's mortgage in 2014 and I had proof that he was gifting them to me, but he took me to court and I was ordered to pay him back the 3 months in March... View More
answered on Sep 30, 2018
In general, attorney fees for personal injury cases in many jurisdictions throughout the country are typically one-third, after expenses. Attorney fees can be set by statute in certain types of claims for recovery of lost wages. It is advisable for plaintiffs to carefully read their retainer... View More
24 hours later, the police came to my house and arrested me. Ripped from my house, humiliated, hurt and Incarcerated for 5 days because a bank employee did not verify the proper authorized person or people listed on the account. Since I did not violate any laws but I was arrested and charged, can I... View More
Spent 6 months in jail and lost 100% of my life over false charges
answered on Aug 24, 2018
This would depend upon the type of claim they are threatening. If the injured person is over 18 and the claim is that you struck them (with a vehicle?) causing personal injuries, they have 2 years from the date of the accident. If they file after that time, they are subject to a defense by you... View More
No priors in my past
I called a company to get 8 tons of crush and go gravel delivered and spread down my alley. I called other places and received a quote of $230 for 8 tons of this gravel to be delivered and dropped slowly down the alley but not spread. This company said they would deliver and spread it for $130.... View More
answered on Aug 9, 2018
If you took the delivery and signed for it, you are obligated to pay for it.
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