Questions answered by James Parris Magner

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Can I sue a seller for misrepresenting a property?

James's answer | Answered on October 29, 2018

The most likely answer is no (Virginia is a "buyer beware" state), but it depends on a couple of factors. First, in order for misrepresentation...

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Medical Malpractice and/or Abuse

James's answer | Answered on April 23, 2018

There are two questions, so I will give two answers, after first stating that the EXACT details are very, very important in this situation, and my...

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Which attorney will help me w civil suits against my employer & the guy who sexually assaulted me at work while I was working?

James's answer | Answered on March 13, 2018

I have tried similar cases, but these are very, very fact specific. Attorneys who specialize in tort litigation (personal injury) and/or attorneys...

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How does real estate work after death in Virginia?

James's answer | Answered on March 13, 2018

There are many potential answers to this question. But that's a good thing - it means that your mother has options available to accomplish that...

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If it delivery driver for a national Pizza chain is at fault while delivering a pizza am I able to go after the company as well?

James's answer | Answered on March 12, 2018

I agree with the other Virginia attorney who answered above, with one caveat: the national company may not be liable if the delivery driver was...

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What is the filing called that must be filed in the clerk's office within 21 days of being served?

James's answer | Answered on March 05, 2018

Well, that depends on whether you are in Circuit Court or General District Court. It sounds like you are being required to file an "Answer and...

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Due to the Court's error in not sending notice of the Final Order, the time passed to file an appeal. What motion should I file?

James's answer | Answered on October 13, 2017

This is a HIGHLY complex question that involves the interaction of several statutes. I could not possibly answer this question in this forum...

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Can a pro se litigant as experienced in court as I am take a deposition legally?

James's answer | Answered on May 30, 2017

Ditto to what every other lawyer has already said. Frankly, if an experienced lawyer wanted to represent himself and take depositions on his/her...

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Abandonment of real estate buy the other owner who i was in engaged to

James's answer | Answered on November 21, 2016

My colleague is correct. I will add that, although the lender may have stopped trying to collect on the loan, they most likely did not release...

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If i am financing a house from the owner and i pay mortgage can the owner withhold the deed from me

James's answer | Answered on November 21, 2016

I would need to review all of the documents involved, but what you describe is not typically how this is done. What you describe here sounds more...

James Parris Magner's Answers (89)

Can I sue a seller for misrepresenting a property?

Medical Malpractice and/or Abuse

Which attorney will help me w civil suits against my employer & the guy who sexually assaulted me at work while I was working?

How does real estate work after death in Virginia?

If it delivery driver for a national Pizza chain is at fault while delivering a pizza am I able to go after the company as well?

What is the filing called that must be filed in the clerk's office within 21 days of being served?

Due to the Court's error in not sending notice of the Final Order, the time passed to file an appeal. What motion should I file?

Can a pro se litigant as experienced in court as I am take a deposition legally?

Abandonment of real estate buy the other owner who i was in engaged to

If i am financing a house from the owner and i pay mortgage can the owner withhold the deed from me