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Credit One said they sent a check to Fiserv and that it is up to Fiserv to deal with it. Credit One gave me a check number. I contacted Fiserv and they dont have the check number. Did Credit One just steal my money?
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answered on May 15, 2024
Based on the information you've provided, it's unclear exactly what has happened with your overpayment. However, under California law, credit card companies are required to refund overpayments in a timely manner. Here are a few key points and steps you can take:
1. Contact Credit... View More 
I am power of attorney for my parent. My elderly parent co-owns a house with a sibling. I am concerned that this property will be soon going into foreclosure as my sibling has not made a mortgage payment for many months and in fact my parent had made most payments prior to this year but has stopped... View More
answered on May 15, 2024
When a co-owner refuses to cooperate in the sale of real property located in New York, a partition action may be commenced to compel the sale of the property at auction. In most cases, the parties reach a settlement regarding the sale before an auction is actually required.
And showing up on the day of the hearing with evidence I have not seen before? Can I refuse to go ahead with the hearing until they share their evidence in advance?
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answered on May 15, 2024
In small claims court in California, there is generally no formal requirement for either party to share evidence with the other side before the hearing. This is part of the design of small claims court, which is intended to be a relatively simple and accessible process that doesn't require... View More
answered on May 15, 2024
Hi - I’m terribly sorry about your incident. Depending on your injury, you may be entitled to recover your lost wages. You may also be entitled to additional compensation. There are many factors that would need to be considered. I would highly recommend that you speak with an attorney in order to... View More
How fact of referral to hospice with non-existent terminal illness be disputable issue?
What kind of judicial notice must be given in this case?
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answered on May 15, 2024
Under California law, judicial notice is governed by the California Evidence Code, specifically sections 450-460. Judicial notice can be either mandatory or permissive, depending on the nature of the fact or matter to be noticed.
In a case involving alleged hospice fraud, such as a referral... View More
My house was caught on fire back in February 2022. During the time we were displaced and were renting a home paid for by my home insurance, our contractor stated that they hadn't begun work yet pending permit approval etc. In April 2023 when my insurance displacement funding ran out,... View More
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answered on May 15, 2024
Under California law, you have several options to address unsatisfactory repair work by a contractor:
1. Contact the contractor: First, try to resolve the issue directly with the contractor. Provide a detailed list of the problems and request that they fix the issues under warranty. Keep... View More
I was just wondering if there would be any legal problems regarding me going on the school intercom in front of the whole school for a senior prank. I would not say anything abusive, threatening, sexual, or anything that would be of illegal nature.
I live in Minnesota, and just clarifying... View More
answered on May 15, 2024
You probably don't want to do that. There are limits to freedom of speech, as provided by the First Amendment. Without knowing more, if the school is not amused, they could take disciplinary action that could jeopardize graduation. Even worse, if they deem the conduct to be criminal, they... View More
I was evaluated today do I wait and see if a settlement is offered and get a lawyer if I don't agree with the settlement. I'm not sure how all this works and if so am I suing the insurance company or the company I work for?
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answered on May 15, 2024
It's the employer's workers' compensation insurance, not the company itself. However, in some work injury situations there are also third-party claims when someone else acted in a negligent way that caused you to be injured.
As to your first question, you should be seen by... View More
My boyfriend's father passed in November. Father left his girlfriend the home/estate and their own personal things accumulated together therein. Everything else personal to the father himself goes to his 2 sons. All that is fine and well, a very grand gesture by him to secure her and her... View More
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answered on May 15, 2024
A Beneficiary should have moved to remove the executrix earlier for cause. You may be able to open the Estate up again, but it will be difficult and expensive. Conversion actions in General Sessions are possible by will beneficiaries, but proof of theft will be required. A civil suit for... View More
I was stopped at a not properly set up safety check point . i was told i had to have a D.L. I told him I was traveling not driving and what law did i break and his R A S .in turn He broke my window out ,Tased me 3 times, which in turn released my foot off my brake truck rolled they backed up so... View More
answered on May 15, 2024
Obviously, if you were operating a motor vehicle on a public road, you were legally obligated to produce a valid driver's license upon the request of a peace officer. If you were not driving the motor vehicle but were travelling as a passenger in the vehicle, the peace officer could validly... View More
my husband built a fence for someone he’s a handyman in another county. He should be served in his county since he’s not acting as a business correct? Can file a motion to dismiss due to lack of jurisdiction?
answered on May 15, 2024
You can file the motion to dismiss but likely Bullitt is a proper venue as the work was performed there and at least some of the evidence is there. Most likely will be heard in Bullitt County rather than Oldham.
A chain pharmacy dispensed a prescription medication with the wrong dosage that resulted in permanent heart injury. My former lawyer told me it's a personal injury case governed by 3-4 years Statute of limitations. I need a precedent case law establishing that a pharmacy negligence incident... View More
answered on May 15, 2024
Sorry to hear about your ordeal. There's no such thing as a "3-4 years statute of limitations" for any kind of claim. Was your former lawyer guessing that the limitations period would be somewhere between 3 and 4 years, being not sure if it was 3 or 4? The limitations period for a... View More
Where fraud carries a six year statute of limitation, but there's a 180 day statute to bring an action for FOIA violations. May a claim for fraudulent misrepresentations, continuous lack of transparency regarding FOIA responses, spanning the entire six year period be brought? Thanks.
answered on May 15, 2024
You cannot request that a statute of limitations be tolled. You can submit a motion (and brief) arguing that the statute of limitations should be tolled for particular reasons found in this case. The judge would determine whether your argument and supporting facts meet the legal standard to toll... View More
I have the tax permits from the building and it's got a account number on it. How do I find the records to see what happen. Also if my grandmother filed bankruptcy and her trustee was the lawyer Robert Cochran did he get her stuff after she passed
answered on May 15, 2024
Start with the Ky Secretary of State and tack down all their business filings. THen go to IRS and/or Ky Revenue Cabinet to obtain all tax filings. That should set you on the right path to determining what happened with their business.
I have the tax permits from the building and it's got a account number on it. How do I find the records to see what happen. Also if my grandmother filed bankruptcy and her trustee was the lawyer Robert Cochran did he get her stuff after she passed
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answered on May 16, 2024
To find out what happened to your grandparents' business and assets after they passed away, you can take the following steps:
1. Obtain a copy of their death certificates from the vital records office in the county where they died.
2. Search for probate records at the county... View More
Realized $225 profit on sale of my primary house. Building a new one may only take $110k or so. Am I taxed on unused portion of sellers proceeds? Sale in Kansas, building in Nebraska. I know Im not initially taxed on profit UP to $250k. But am I taxed on the unused portion, if the new house doesnt... View More
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answered on May 15, 2024
Based on the information provided, it seems you are asking about the tax implications of selling your primary residence and using the proceeds to build a new home. Here are the key points to consider:
1. Capital gains exclusion: If you owned and lived in the home as your primary residence... View More
A party to lawsuit presents someone's SSN instead of SSN of real person, in order to cover up for fraud. Most likely SSN of a deceased person. How to validate validity of SSN is such scenario?
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answered on May 15, 2024
Validating the authenticity of a Social Security Number (SSN) in a legal context, especially when fraud is suspected, can be a complex process. Here are some steps that can be taken to verify the validity of an SSN:
1. Check the SSN format: Ensure that the SSN follows the correct format of... View More
The 41500 Form is a form that dismisses all traffic citations as long as they are not felony citations.
When we file the 41500 Form, we do so while we are incarcerated this allows people who are incarcerated the ability to be released without another hurdle to jump over or any issues... View More
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answered on May 15, 2024
I don't have definitive information about whether Utah has a form that is directly equivalent to California's 41500 form for dismissing traffic citations for incarcerated individuals. Traffic laws and procedures can vary significantly between states.
That said, Utah does appear to... View More
I live in Oregon, my ex abducted children and left for Cali and concealed their whereabouts. A year later when I finally was able to locate them, the other parent filed a restraining protective order against me. So now the order is permanent as of late March 2023. Now, I filed to terminate it and... View More
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answered on May 15, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about your difficult and painful situation with your ex-partner and children. Dealing with complex custody issues across state lines can be incredibly challenging, especially when there are allegations of abduction and violations of court orders.
In general, family... View More
Is an LLC a "domestic other organization" so I can just file Articles of Entity Conversion of Domestic Business Corporation to a Domestic Other Entity?
If I do this will I get a new EIN?
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answered on May 15, 2024
While converting your MA C Corp to an LLC is certainly possible, the process might be more involved than you anticipate. Here's why:
Entity Conversion vs. Dissolution and Formation:
- Entity Conversion: While Massachusetts law does allow for entity conversion (as you... View More
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