"S. O. Damocles" <so@damocl.es> wrote in message news:OUk1d.43$mi6.35684@news.uswest.net... S. O. Damocles wrote: Dave C. wrote: Sep 13, 7:38 AM EDT Man Arrested for Leaving Small Tip ..... Taveras, 41, faces a misdemeanor charge of theft of services after he and his fellow diners......
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Police report not admissible?Tue, 23 Mar 2004 17:36:00 GMTWhat is the name of your state? DC I was involved in an auto accident in January of this year. The other driver was issued a 'warning' for failure to yeild to right of way traffic. Neither I or him had insurance at the time. After failing to get any cooperation from him...I took him to Small......
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Missplaced trustFri, 12 Jun 2009 11:40:00 GMTWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Oklahoma OK, so I was injured on the job and had been seeing a DR, that the work comp company had sent me to see. This DR. was not addressing everything that I needed and overlooking other injuries that I had from the same accident. Now knowing......
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Breach of contract, retrieval of assetsMon, 11 Aug 2008 22:52:00 GMTWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas I was scammed by a possible con artist into thinking that I could be a business partner with Andy, an owner of a limousine service company with 10% share in net profits. The investment part: I had to purchase two Lincoln Town Cars, valued......
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Should this reply be answered?Wed, 12 Apr 2006 09:47:00 GMTWhat is the name of your state? NC I'm currently fighting a breach of residential lease complaint against my previous landlord. After receiving the complaint I filed an answer and affirmative defenses. Shortly after this, they filed their answers to my affirmative defenses, denying everything of......
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How to reverse a default judgementWed, 01 Oct 2008 10:48:00 GMTWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Nevada In January I received a demand letter from an attorney stating I owed monies to a leasing company for a business I had owned and that I was named as a Personal Guarantor. I responded within two weeks of the date on this demand letter. Five......
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Evidence of 'Recent Work Experience'Tue, 12 Oct 2004 08:18:00 GMTHi All We sent our TRA off at the beginning of September, after almost a year gathering the info required. Whilst waiting for a reply from TRA, we are trying to gather the stuff for the visa application (Skilled Australian Sponsored). We intend to claim additional 5 points for 'recent work......
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Employee SlanderSat, 15 Jun 2002 21:44:00 GMTWhat is the name of your state? Tennessee If you have a problem employee making slander remarks about you can you sue the problem employee.?...
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Can I sue them ?Thu, 10 May 2001 19:11:00 GMT11th, May 2001 FREEADVICE.COM Dear Sir, I own a business in Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates (U.A.E). I imported a spare part from a company in Florida, U.S.A. last year on 1st, June 2000. The good was delivered very late in U.A.E (on 17th, August 2000) and resulted in cancellation of the order......
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Do I have the right to sue?Sun, 21 Dec 2008 21:13:00 GMTWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Georgia A couple of months ago, my brother was stopped by the police in my truck. He had a small amoount of marijuana on him and my truck got towed. The next day, I went to the investigations office and was told that I could get my vehicle back if......
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Any legal recourse against my lawyer?Fri, 28 Jan 2005 10:33:00 GMTWhat is the name of your state? AZ As you can well read from my previous posts, I had begun trying to domesticate my case from California to Arizona. I hired a lawyer in June, and paid him $1,200 -- a flat fee for that practice. My ex husband ended up going back to California and reopening the......
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Application feesSat, 31 May 2008 03:38:00 GMTFirst of all, i am in California. I have a question regarding application fees for housing. Real Estate companies make a killing around here off students just from them. Usually they are $10-25 a piece, and most of the time they dont even call you back. My gf who is a poli sci major was talking......
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Verbal Contract for ticketsThu, 10 Aug 2006 11:59:00 GMTWhat is the name of your state? WA I received a call in regards to a craigslist post I made for 8 tickets to a soccer game. The caller was interested in buying four tickets; however I had already sold six of the eight. I offered her two tickets and she agreed to purchase the tickets and agreed......
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New York judgment lien help!Tue, 14 Jun 2005 12:51:00 GMTCalifornia / New York Hi folks - any help would be great. Called clerks in NY but no one has answers. What I'm trying to do is create a lien on a judgment debtor's PERSONAL property. I have a money judgment and a security interest in the property. But, I don't want to seize it (the whole mess......
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What is the process for filing damages?Wed, 06 Jul 2005 23:05:00 GMTWhat is the name of your state? California I live in an apt. above a garage. The person who owns the garage below has repeatedly caused nuisances with the car he parks under my bedroom. He lets the car idle for at least 5 to 10 minutes, which causes the fumes to go up to my bedroom. This......
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Need Advise in Small Claims CourtMon, 05 Mar 2007 02:29:00 GMTWhat is the name of your state? Washington St. Ok, I just received an order to appear in a small claims case. This happens to be a friend af mine. About 3months ago He loaned me a ladder to wash my house. I then took the ladder to my girl friends house to do some painting. Well finally about 3......
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Neighbors & dogs-What can I do?Tue, 09 Mar 2004 21:37:00 GMTWhat is the name of your state? NC The people that own the house across the street from us asked us to keep an eye on their house when they rented it. The last time they rented it, it got messed up. When the new tenants came home with a 2nd dog, we called the owners and told them. The new......
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collecting on judgementThu, 06 Feb 2003 19:46:00 GMTWhat is the name of your state? Pennsylvania hello, on 3/02 i ordered a rechromed bumper from a company in chicago, il. for my 66 chevy. after 60 days company said he couldnt send bumper and was going to send refund. after many months of no payment, the better business bureau, il. state attorney......
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Bogart AttorneyWed, 29 Sep 2004 22:51:00 GMTWhat is the name of your state? CA An Asian nurse I know has hired an immigration attorney to file for change of sponsorship due to employment change. The attorney has a business arrangement with her fellow Asian people to procure clients; I suspect they give legal advice as she has never had an......
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Help-How do I file a small claims or justice civil suit in TexasFri, 28 Sep 2007 13:29:00 GMTWhat is the name of your state? TX, Montgomery County Hello, Can anyone give me stepwise instructions on how to file a small claims or justice civil suit in Texas? I need to subpeona records only. How do I do this? I know I have to start with a complaint but do not know how to write one. The......
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One More Time?Sat, 22 Aug 2009 17:47:00 GMTCalifornia. Can a Judge in Small Claims refuse to allow the plaintiff to cross examine the defendants witnesses? Thanks. Jeff...
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Small business fiascoThu, 19 Jun 2008 19:08:00 GMTWhat is the name of your state? Tennessee I run a taxidermy business. I mounted a clients trophy and called several times trying to have the balance sent so his mount could be finished and shipped to him. I first contacted this person in early Spring of 2007 trying to get him to send the......
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I Have a Neighbor ProblemThu, 17 Sep 2009 00:17:00 GMTWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California I've got an issue with my neighbor that I'm worried is about to turn back on me. Last week, I reported her to my landlord in order to protect my security deposit. What happened is we were out of town for several days and returned home......
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How can I recover legal expenses?Fri, 18 May 2001 14:19:00 GMTHi. I recently wrote to a company complaining about an employee and that employee has sued me for alleged malicious intent because he says he was fired because of untrue things I said about him in the letter. I expect to be found not guilty. I live in NJ. He is sueing me as a pro se. This is......
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application for entry of default & entry of defaultFri, 06 Apr 2001 02:03:00 GMTi live in arizona on 3/2/01 i was served with a civil summons. on 3/21/01 i answered the summons & sent a copy of it to the plaintiffs attorney. today i received an application for entry of default & entry of default. what does this mean? they are saying i didn't answer the......
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Temporary OrdersFri, 08 Oct 2004 14:02:00 GMTWhat is the name of your state? Texas. I am representing myself and the other party is, as well, but we just went back to court today and the judge told me to type the new order. Originally both parties had attny's, but all attny's have withdrawn. I am using the previous attny's temporary......
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Theft ResponsiblityThu, 15 May 2008 11:02:00 GMTWhat is the name of your state? I am a GA resident. My son was returning to Iraq after being home on leave. Everything but his clothing was stolen from his checked C-bag. The airline has a disclaimer stating they are not liable for lost or damaged electronics. Can they be held liable for stolen......
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Defendant: myself or the family trustWed, 27 May 2009 17:48:00 GMTI want to file a small claims action in Utah with an LLC that has failed to refund money for services not rendered due to the death of my father. Do I list myself as Defendant, or my father, or the name of the family trust in which all his assets were held. Thanks, Kristen...
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Venue/Small Claims/CorporationTue, 21 Oct 2003 22:41:00 GMTWhat is the name of your state? California The property is in Utah, I am in Northern California and the old mortgage company is in Southern California. I refinanced the mortgage to get rid of the usurious Southern California outfit. I read the contract and refinanced when the prepayment penalty......
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Punitive Damages......How Much?Tue, 02 Dec 2003 19:34:00 GMTWhat is the name of your state? Tennessee When filing for punative damages, should the Plaintiff specify a specific amount OR, should the wording be something to the effect of, " as deemed appropriate by the court"? (Or, please feel free to suggest another verbage that might be more......
What is the name of your state? Texas. I am representing myself and the other party is, as well, but we just went back to court today and the judge told me to type the new order. Originally both parties had attny's, but all attny's have withdrawn. I am using the previous attny's temporary......
What is the name of your state? I am a GA resident. My son was returning to Iraq after being home on leave. Everything but his clothing was stolen from his checked C-bag. The airline has a disclaimer stating they are not liable for lost or damaged electronics. Can they be held liable for stolen......
I want to file a small claims action in Utah with an LLC that has failed to refund money for services not rendered due to the death of my father. Do I list myself as Defendant, or my father, or the name of the family trust in which all his assets were held. Thanks, Kristen...
What is the name of your state? California The property is in Utah, I am in Northern California and the old mortgage company is in Southern California. I refinanced the mortgage to get rid of the usurious Southern California outfit. I read the contract and refinanced when the prepayment penalty......
What is the name of your state? Tennessee When filing for punative damages, should the Plaintiff specify a specific amount OR, should the wording be something to the effect of, " as deemed appropriate by the court"? (Or, please feel free to suggest another verbage that might be more......
What is the name of your state? TX, Montgomery County Hello, Can anyone give me stepwise instructions on how to file a small claims or justice civil suit in Texas? I need to subpeona records only. How do I do this? I know I have to start with a complaint but do not know how to write one. The......
California. Can a Judge in Small Claims refuse to allow the plaintiff to cross examine the defendants witnesses? Thanks. Jeff...
What is the name of your state? Tennessee I run a taxidermy business. I mounted a clients trophy and called several times trying to have the balance sent so his mount could be finished and shipped to him. I first contacted this person in early Spring of 2007 trying to get him to send the......
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California I've got an issue with my neighbor that I'm worried is about to turn back on me. Last week, I reported her to my landlord in order to protect my security deposit. What happened is we were out of town for several days and returned home......
Hi. I recently wrote to a company complaining about an employee and that employee has sued me for alleged malicious intent because he says he was fired because of untrue things I said about him in the letter. I expect to be found not guilty. I live in NJ. He is sueing me as a pro se. This is......