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About 18 year ago, my wife had her thyroid removed due to cancer. She was recently diagnosed with carcinoid cancer of the lung.

Jann's answer | Answered on February 08, 2013

You would need to speak with a medical malpractice attorney. The statute of limitations, from what you indicate in this posting, may expire in...

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If a creditor has won a default judgment against me, and a year and a half later decides he does not want to collect the debt

Jann's answer | Answered on February 07, 2013

In order to get rid of the judgment completely the creditor would need to file a Motion to Vacate the Judgment. If he merely wants to let the...

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In Ohio how much time via a written notice does a landlord have to give that he is going to inspect the property? 24hr?

Jann's answer | Answered on February 04, 2013

Notice depends on your contract with the tenant. I would suggest the 24 hour notice. Also, I would post the three day notice to vacate right now...

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How to answer a complaint

Jann's answer | Answered on February 04, 2013

You have 28 days from the day you are served. There are no fees to file an Answer. If you were to file a counterclaim against the bank for any...

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In Ohio if you file a small claims action what constitutes 'valid service' of a summons to the defendant?

Jann's answer | Answered on February 02, 2013

If the court summons sent certified is refused or simply not picked up then you can request the court send the summons by regular US mail. The...

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In an Ohio small claims court landlord/tenant case if the tenant left the property without proper notice can I charge max rent?

Jann's answer | Answered on January 31, 2013

The simple answer is yes. You did what you had to do to mitigate your damages

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Can a collection agency collect a debt that is more than 10 years old?

Jann's answer | Answered on January 28, 2013

While there is nothing to say the collection agency can't attempt to collect the debt, the one thing they can't do is sue for the debt. If you...

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Can I evict a tenant for delinquent rent payments?

Jann's answer | Answered on January 27, 2013

If your tenant is late with the rent, the first thing you must do is give the tenant a "3 day notice" to pay or leave the premises. The notice...

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How long does a landlord have to return my deposit if I never took the apartment because he changed the agreement?

Jann's answer | Answered on January 24, 2013

A deposit is not meant for the landlord to use to prepare the apartment. Your "landlord" is most likely giving you the runaround and has no plans...

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Can I sue do I have a case ?

Jann's answer | Answered on January 24, 2013

The only way to tell if you have a medical malpractice case is to discuss it with a medical malpractice attorney. You simply have not provided...

Jann Collette Washington's Answers (872)

About 18 year ago, my wife had her thyroid removed due to cancer. She was recently diagnosed with carcinoid cancer of the lung.

If a creditor has won a default judgment against me, and a year and a half later decides he does not want to collect the debt

In Ohio how much time via a written notice does a landlord have to give that he is going to inspect the property? 24hr?

How to answer a complaint

In Ohio if you file a small claims action what constitutes 'valid service' of a summons to the defendant?

In an Ohio small claims court landlord/tenant case if the tenant left the property without proper notice can I charge max rent?

Can a collection agency collect a debt that is more than 10 years old?

Can I evict a tenant for delinquent rent payments?

How long does a landlord have to return my deposit if I never took the apartment because he changed the agreement?

Can I sue do I have a case ?