Questions answered by Dwaine Morris Massey

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Do I need an attorney for small claims court in Dallas? What are the chances of the other party winning the case?

Dwaine's answer | Answered on March 10, 2015

If they have an attorney, you would be wise to get one too.

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Found a cigarette butt in my deer sausage

Dwaine's answer | Answered on March 10, 2015

You need an injury or damages to pursue a claim. Your post does not describe any. That the foreign object, the cigarette butt, was in the sausage...

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They have my household goods and will not answer my calls

Dwaine's answer | Answered on March 10, 2015

Your post does not say who you are referring to or how long you have been waiting. If you are referring to a national moving company, contact...

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I put k-9 advantix on my dog and it burned his entire back can I sue ?

Dwaine's answer | Answered on March 10, 2015

Under Texas precedent dogs are considered property. The value of the claim would be the diminution in value of the dog, if any. Alternatively and...

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Do I have a claim..

Dwaine's answer | Answered on March 09, 2015

It depends. Falsely accusing someone of a crime in writing is considered libel per se. In that case, damages are presumed. But the limitations...

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What kind of a layer do I need?

Dwaine's answer | Answered on March 09, 2015

If she was injured, she needs a personal injury lawyer. If you are only concerned about damage to the vehicle you have two options: One, file a...

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Is it possible for me to make an agreement letter and mail it to the people that hit my car and if declined take them to court ?

Dwaine's answer | Answered on March 09, 2015

If you were not injured and have full coverage, file a claim on your insurance and you will only be out your deductible, at most. (You insurer...

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How do I get out of a partnership? I'd like to get away from a partner who is no longer working, but still continue to operate.

Dwaine's answer | Answered on March 09, 2015

A well-written partnership agreement will detail the steps necessary to wind up and dissolve the partnership. And, if the parties are amenable, it...

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My insurance co. states that passenger (immediate family)can only receive a settlement of $30,000 since I was driving. Is true?

Dwaine's answer | Answered on March 08, 2015

I have not researched the issue in years but there is no reason to believe that the law has become more consumer-friendly. The limit on the...

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Does you employer have to notify you if they cancel your benefit (ex: short term disability/life insurance)?

Dwaine's answer | Answered on March 08, 2015

Arguably you had constructive notice when your paystub or deposit was higher due to the fact that less was being deducted from your pay. But, if I...

Dwaine Morris Massey's Answers (3686)

Do I need an attorney for small claims court in Dallas? What are the chances of the other party winning the case?

Found a cigarette butt in my deer sausage

They have my household goods and will not answer my calls

I put k-9 advantix on my dog and it burned his entire back can I sue ?

Do I have a claim..

What kind of a layer do I need?

Is it possible for me to make an agreement letter and mail it to the people that hit my car and if declined take them to court ?

How do I get out of a partnership? I'd like to get away from a partner who is no longer working, but still continue to operate.

My insurance co. states that passenger (immediate family)can only receive a settlement of $30,000 since I was driving. Is true?

Does you employer have to notify you if they cancel your benefit (ex: short term disability/life insurance)?