Tenant burned down house by leaving the stove on. House is complete loss. No Fire Insurance. Can I sue Tenant for loss?
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Answered on March 02, 2015
You can sue but that doesn't necessarily mean you will win. It will depend on whether the tenant was negligent or not; if report indicates...
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My son has a class d drug felony in tennessee, can he get it expunged. he was on diversion with 5 months to go and got a DUI.
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Answered on February 26, 2015
If he failed to complete the diversion then neither the D felony nor the DUI can be expunged. Under a law change in 2012, certain E felonies and...
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How can a person be charged with driving on a suspended license if they never had one?
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Answered on February 26, 2015
It's a pretty common question. The State issues a license number (but not a license) to the person and then suspends their driving privileges. ...
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Will I be allowed to access my sons remaining balance since it will be under $10,000?
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Answered on February 26, 2015
There are provisions under the law that may allow you to access his funds if you can show that it is required for the best interests of your child...
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Do I need to start paying in a subrogation claim, if the ticket was dismissed & will not go on record as me being responsible?
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Answered on February 26, 2015
In Tennessee, who got the ticket is inadmissible in civil court. This means that even if your ticket was dismissed, the insurance company can...
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I recently left my apartments in July of 2014 my lease was up as of Jan 1st 2014. I didn't renew my lease but was still paying m
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Answered on February 24, 2015
Did you give written notice of your intent to move out? If not, then the landlord MAY be able to continue to charge rent for a reasonable period...
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I am 15 and my boyfriend who is 20 wants to marry me we have a baby in tennessee can we do that so he does not go to jail
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Answered on February 21, 2015
Here is the law on statutory rape in Tennessee.
39-13-506. Statutory rape
(a) Mitigated statutory rape is the unlawful sexual penetration of...
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Can I sue somebody for having me wrongfully imprisoned ?
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Answered on February 20, 2015
One of the biggest problems you may have is the statute of limitations under Tennessee law. We have a one year statute of limitations which...
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Neighbor came on my property and threatened to "slit my dogs throat" when my dog confronted him in my garage.
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Answered on February 11, 2015
Report it to the police and swear out a warrant for harassment, trespass or assault. Even if they don't bring charges, at least there will be a...
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Do i have a lawsuit?
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Answered on February 11, 2015
It sounds like you would have a lawsuit against the other driver. There are always facts that could make it otherwise, even if he got the ticket. ...
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