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0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation for Pennsylvania on
Q: I received a call that I was going to be sued they had my Social date of birth for a bill 12 years ago

Matter was concerning 12 years ago a bill they reached out to my daughter and husband no company name no information was able to be given to me I had to make payment of 998.00 or pay 4000 in court they had my social and date of birth I have never been contacted about such and worried if this is a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for California on
Q: Notice of written deposition to non-party during discovery. Format.

What rule or CCP defines format of notice of deposition to non-party under subpoena during discovery?

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In California, the rules for the format of a notice of deposition to a non-party are primarily governed by the California Code of Civil Procedure (CCP). Specifically, CCP § 2020.310 details the requirements for deposing a non-party, which includes the need to issue a deposition subpoena. The... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Texas on
Q: I have a notice of landlords intent not to renew. And want to know if i have any o pay the next months rent.

It states the lease ends on September 30 2024 and the landlord does not wish to renew or extend. It says please vacate by this date. On the following paragraph it states tenant has been on a month to month tenancy and we must have possession of the property by 10/30/2024 and this is a 30 day... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Litigation and Elder Law for Oregon on
Q: What steps to take? Friend using vehicle &won't return, demands money for unauthorized repairs. I am 71 & in wheelchair

Of course, there's more details just don't know where to begin. Guy may have accessed personal records including vehicle title, won't return my calls.

Theressa Hollis
Theressa Hollis
answered on Sep 30, 2024

If you have clearly communicated to your friend that you want your vehicle returned then I would call the non-emergency number for your local police to report it stolen. The issue of the repairs will have to be dealt with separately. It's possible that your friend could sue you in small... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for California on
Q: Shall notice of written deposition to non-party under subpoena be on legal format with case title?

Shall notice of written deposition to non-party under subpoena be on legal format with case title?

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Yes, the notice of written deposition to a non-party under subpoena should include the legal format and case title. This is important because it formally identifies the case and makes it clear who is involved and under what legal authority the deposition is being requested.

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2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Florida on
Q: I’m currently applying for change of status. Does our joint sponsor have to live at different address

I’ve read that to combine income with a relative (i864a) they must be living at the same address but can’t find anywhere to say that if we use a relative as a joint sponsor (i864) they CAN live at same address. I just read that they don’t have to be living at the same address. Can we use i864... View More

Carlo Franco L. Borja
Carlo Franco L. Borja
answered on Sep 28, 2024

There is no requirement that the joint sponsor live at a different address

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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law, Business Formation and Business Law for New Mexico on
Q: "Do I owe taxes for a $3 Wise transfer before dissolving my NM LLC? What’s the average cost for dissolution?"

I hope you're doing well. I’m considering dissolving my LLC, which is based in New Mexico. The LLC has not generated any income, except for a personal transaction of $3 via Wise.

I appreciate your insight and guidance on this matter.

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answered on Sep 30, 2024

Dissolving your LLC in New Mexico is a straightforward process, but you should ensure all financial obligations are addressed before doing so. The $3 Wise transfer you mentioned sounds like a personal transaction, and if the LLC didn’t generate any income, it's unlikely to have significant... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Legal Malpractice for Tennessee on
Q: I requested administrative hearing to obtain my belongings in my car after it was stolen but still no update on the case

My car was stolen in nc and found in tn. Immediately car was towed. Had no clue until a week later when I received a request for hearing, copy of police report of my crashed car, and the tow bill of $800. The police in nc where I done police report never put out apb on my vehicle Bc if they had... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Idaho on
Q: Can my landlord profile me based on my appearance alone?

I have put in two noise complaints on my upstairs neighbor and have had the police involved both times, my landlord is aware of the fact but only bothered to hear my end of the story so far and has decided I'm in the wrong because " he's a big guy and he's intimidating" and... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Arizona on
Q: Pulled over arrested for out of state warrant. Dog sniff after arrest. Dog alerted but body cams don't show any drugs.

Charged with possession. No reasonable suspicion articulated for dog sniff after arrest. Does Arizona v. Gant apply? Public defender says nothing to fight and take plea deal.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for California on
Q: Specific statute that defines grounds to object

Very specific statute Or rule that defines specific grounds to object written testimony under subpoena of non-party without appearance

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In California, objections to written testimony of a non-party under subpoena are governed primarily by the California Code of Civil Procedure (CCP). One key statute is CCP § 2025.410, which allows you to object to defects in a deposition notice or subpoena, including written testimony, prior to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for California on
Q: Specific statute Or crc - requirement for non-party appearance for written deposition, during discovery

Please identify particular statute in Cal Civil Code or rule of court, requiring specifically that written answers of non-party to questions (written deposition) SHALL be with non-party's appearance and testimony.

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answered on Sep 29, 2024

In California, non-party depositions, including depositions by written questions, are governed by the California Code of Civil Procedure. Specifically, CCP § 2025.010 et seq. addresses the procedures for depositions, including when non-parties are involved. For a deposition by written questions,... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Kentucky on
Q: Late rent: I paid 800 on time and 300 at the end of the month can i still be charged a 25.00/ day late fee?

1. what is the max late fee you can be charged per month if late?

2. if i paid 800.00 on time and 300 at the end of the month can i still be charged the full late fee

3. if in the contract it states late after the 5th day but im late at per day rate do i get charged from the 1st as... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: If a leasing contract expires in September, do the stated rules still apply in October?

We are renting out a house. We were planning on moving out soon. We made a security deposit of $3500 when we first moved in. The contract expires on the 30th of September. We asked the landlady to use our security deposit to pay rent for just a few weeks in October while the new place gets ready.... View More

Gerald Barry Dorfman
Gerald Barry Dorfman
answered on Sep 28, 2024

You may not use the security deposit for rent. The purpose of the security deposit is to protect the landlord from any damages to the property, and in case you are behind on rent. If you do not pay on time, you may be given a 3 day notice, after which an unlawful detainer (eviction) action may be... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: My partner and I have been renting an area in a ranch for rv living for 3 years. For the past 2 months I started renting

Another area in the ranch for me only since me and my partner decided to separate a while, I would stay with her about 2-3 times a week. She just passed away and code enforcement came and turned off power and said I have to move out. The owner of the ranch wants to sell my partners belongings to... View More

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answered on Sep 29, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. You may have rights to your partner's belongings since the lease was in both of your names, which could give you some legal standing regarding her possessions. It's important to check if her belongings are considered part of the leasehold, as this... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Oklahoma on
Q: What happened when a highschool boy assaulted his girlfriend

Both are in high school... Both 17.... Left bruises and bite marks

Tracy Tiernan
Tracy Tiernan
answered on Sep 28, 2024

Unfortunately, you have provided us with precious little information that would enable us to give you a learned answer or any meaningful direction.

In simplest terms, an assault and battery has taken place. Perhaps it was mutual combat. But, a boy and a girl in a fight will typically result...
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1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury for New York on
Q: Can a medical group be held liable for multiple providers lack of training/ inability to properly diagnose a patient?

If a person goes to a large medical group and the 1st and 2nd opinion both lack the proper training to diagnose an issue that a different large medical is able to quickly diagnose accurately is the 1st group able to be held responsible for providers not trained to properly identify and diagnose?... View More

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answered on Sep 28, 2024

Thank you for your question. Yes, a medical group can be held liable for the negligence of its individual providers. However, in order to prevail in a lawsuit, Plaintiff must establish a very serious injury, or damages, which are caused by the negligence. In this case, a delay in diagnosis and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Criminal Law, Civil Litigation and Small Claims for Virginia on
Q: Does a dollar value have to be added to a Warrant in Detinue, if I do not want money?

I'm needing to file a warrant in detinue for the return of my cat. Is it true that in small claims the dollar value is limited at $5000? and what if I do not want to give the person the option to pay $5000 and keep my cat. The only thing I want back is the alive living cat, not money to... View More

Brian M. Latuga
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answered on Sep 28, 2024

You’d want to file an action in Detinue, not a warrant in debt. The detinue action is for return of personal property.

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for California on
Q: Not on merits

If case is won or lost purely because of legal mechanics; Not on merits

is it valid reason for appeal?

Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Sep 28, 2024

A party is very unlikely to succeed upon appeal because they were unable competently represent themselves by failing to adhere to the rules of the court.

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2 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation for Florida on
Q: Girls assaulted at school, one has fracrured jaw. What can be done, the school dropped the ball.

My daughters BFF caught a boy stealing out of her teachers desk, she told him to stop. Later at lunch that boy began harassing her. She threw some milk on him and the boy puts her on the ground, straddles her and beats her in the face and kicks her. She was unconscious for a moment and she has a... View More

Barry W. Kaufman
Barry W. Kaufman
answered on Sep 28, 2024

See an attorney about filing suit. That's your recourse. Think seriously about pulling your daughter out of school and homeschooling her, at least for now. I assume she attends public school - these places have degenerated into prison-like societies while in session. Get her out of there.

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