I loaned someone $3,500 cash and have a cashiers check that shows what the loan was for to this person on the comments. I have a handwritten, dated and signed IOU from this person indicating they owe me this amount of money. Is this legal in binding in Washington state because now they don’t want... View More 
answered on Jan 27, 2024
Under general principles of law (not specific to WA), this is a valid and enforceable contract. There are strict time deadlines so that you must file your lawsuit in Court or take other action or be forever barred from relief.
Over 2 years ago I lived at an apartment in Washington State and just recently I received a notice from a debt collector. They have sent me a charge sheet for damages from the apartment. I have attempted to email and call the Village at union mills several times and they have yet to send pics of... View More
answered on Dec 10, 2023
A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. What kind of attorney do you need? A collections defense attorney with insight into landlord tenant matters would be ideal. You could reach out to different attorneys to discuss in making your decision. Good luck
Had a grease fire in my kitchen so I started a home insurance claim. Well before I have even gotten the adjuster to come do the inspection I'm getting calls from people trying to buy my "fire damaged home" . I asked how how they got my info and was told they got it from my... View More
answered on Oct 30, 2023
A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry about your fire. It could depend on what your arrangements were - and what you and the carrier agreed should be done with the house. If you reached out to local attorneys, they would probably want to... View More
In January of 2023, I totaled my 2021 Dodge Challenger which I purchased through Ally Bank September 20, 2020. I put $20,000 down as a down payment, traded in my older model,made 19 on time payments of $275.48 ($5,234.12) for a total of $25,234.12 in payments made towards the vehicle (not including... View More
answered on Apr 25, 2023
Use the Justia Find a Lawyer tab and search for consumer lawyer and/or a collection lawyer in your area---call a few them and discuss the specifics of your case with them and then decide how to proceed. Good luck.
Evicted and served a no trespass for smoking outside a motel. Front desk clerk stated she observed my spouse on camera smoking outside the motel.
Several ash trays filled with extinguished cigarettes. No smoking signs are not posted anywhere on the property. Other guests smoking outside... View More
answered on Mar 24, 2023
Probably not based on the facts stated in your question.
Basically my old boss owes me decent amount of money. He has no intention of paying it. I don’t want to have to go through the legal process.
If I were to sit down with him and basically tell him
“So you owe xxxx. You know you do. I know you do. I don’t want to have to make... View More
answered on Mar 22, 2023
Threatening to take someone to court if they do not pay a legitimate debt is legal.
Threatening someone with violence if they do not pay a debt is NOT legal.
-upon employment was told to relocate fro Miami to Seattle
-sold home, took kids out of school, moved to Seattle
-boss made my life impossible. Possible b/c of my age (over 50). Got a negative annual performance review (first step before termination)
-ended up getting a... View More
answered on Sep 14, 2022
First, you can always attempt to negotiate a solution. You may consider offering a refund representing 11/24 of the relocation assistance amount with a deduction for the perceived age discrimination.
Second, it is impossible to tell you what legal options you may have under the relocation... View More
All of us partners live abroad, not in the US and none of us has green card or citizenship. What do we need to register and start the business and what tax policies are we facing in WA state as non residents?
Thanks for any help!
answered on Nov 13, 2021
There are a few business visas you may qualify for. It sounds like investor visa's may be the avenue best suited for you. An investor visa requires a substantial investment provided you are from a treaty country . It would be wise to make your first investment into the retaining of an... View More
I am a COVID bride and was originally going to get married on May 15 at our venue. Our venue refused to refund us, despite there being emergency proclamations. We agreed over email to reschedule to next year at the venue (but we got hitched in a small ceremony on our original date at home). Now,... View More
answered on Oct 9, 2020
A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. It could depend on the terms of the contract, and whether it contains restrictions on assignability. In terms of textbook law, what you describe is considered an assignment of a contract. You want someone else... View More
I received a termination email saying I executed confidentiality and invention assignment agreement from amazon.
What does this even mean? All I do is work and come home so I'm not this makes sense to me
answered on Oct 1, 2020
Termination Email sounds like termination from employment from Amazon. If you work or worked for Amazon then their terms of employment likely required you to retain in confidence and to assign any inventions you created to Amazon.
answered on Sep 28, 2020
A Washington attorney could best advise, but your question remains open for four weeks. Although your question is straightforward and concise, these matters are not always simple. They could sometimes hinge on whether there was a defect, were representations of any kind made, inspections,... View More
answered on Aug 2, 2020
A Washington attorney could advise best but your question remains open for two weeks. Although you posted this under personal injury, it could be a more complex and fact-intensive setting than generic auto accident or slip and fall personal injury cases. If you contact an attorney, one of the first... View More
My business partner and I were to buy a real estate property in seattle. we have a detailed contract between us. However, he has formed a team with 3 other people and is now buying that property. I would like to send a letter to the bank, my partner and the seller that my partner is violating the... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2020
You need to speak with a local attorney that can analyze your situation and provide you with legal advice. When you meet with an attorney, you would need to have with you all documents executed between you and your partner. Did you form a partnership? a limited liability company? a joint venture?... View More
if you call a company and they are in a 2 party state and you tell them you do not want the call to be recorded, and they say then we cannot continue with the call . is this legal? and what are we supposed to do next? we have a account business with them. if something comes up and its urgent or... View More
answered on Apr 10, 2020
Rather than just give you a short curt answer with no explanation, let's try to reason this situation out, OK?
In case you have not noticed, nearly every business on planet earth is recording every conversation had with every customer, about everything talked about, every day, all... View More
I’m leaving my current company who relocated me to Seattle. Like many of my coworkers we signed a contract for relocation money. Some people have quit or been terminated and haven’t been pursued for the money but they are coming after me. Can the company pick and choose who they go after?
answered on Dec 13, 2019
Generally speaking, yes they can. You may want to consider reaching out to an employment law attorney in your state for a consultation.
The petitioner was a secondary insured for Respondent. Petitioner totaled his car and submitted a claim to Safeco, he died 10 days later of a heart attack, not related to the accident. Safeco wrote the insurance check out to Respondent and Petitioner. I asked the insurance to write the check in my... View More
answered on Oct 22, 2019
Looks like you have to open an estate. If the decedent died because of his injuries there is a claim and you would want to speak with a member of the State of Washington Assn for Justice in the county where it happened--they give free consults.
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answered on Sep 3, 2019
I suggest you see if a law librarian at one of DC's law libraries can help you. There isn't enough information there to figure out if it is a case that is being reported or what.
you may have in mind the following which isn't a suit by Sanders but by a group of supporters:... View More
I cared for my Father for the past 14yrs until he passed. Spent 85% of my time with a my father making sure he took his meds and insulin and also took him to almost all his doctor appointments and surgeries. We pretty much did everything together. I have witnesses to her making these statements... View More
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answered on Aug 10, 2019
You might have grounds for suing your step mother for breach of contract. It sounds like there was an agreement and it was supported by consideration. The fact that there are witnesses to her promise is very helpful. Seek out a contract litigation attorney in your area.
We agreed on $3000 for up to 4 evictions. He ended up doing just one, but now wants $8000 more.
answered on Aug 1, 2019
Don't know about Washington state law but in Florida--and in every other state I am aware of--unless the written representation agreement says that the retainer fee is to be applied to the hourly rate charges--the retainer fee is not connected with the terms regarding hourly rates. In other... View More
We agreed on $3000 for up to 4 evictions. He ended up doing just one, but now wants $8000 more.
answered on Aug 1, 2019
Don't know about Washington state law but in Florida--and in every other state I am aware of--unless the written representation agreement says that the retainer fee is to be applied to the hourly rate charges--the retainer fee is not connected with the terms regarding hourly rates. In other... View More
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