Questions answered by Willie Stephen Graves

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How to file a lawsuit against self proclaimed "landlord"?

Willie's answer | Answered on May 06, 2016

I can't find your previous post, but a judgment for the plaintiff and against the defendant is a judicial determination that the plaintiff has a...

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Breach of contract and loser pays legal fees

Willie's answer | Answered on May 05, 2016

The Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code does provide a method for getting an award of attorney fees in contract cases, but it's not automatic,...

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Can the landlord add an additional fee after I have performed as directed to cure on their "Notice of Breach"?

Willie's answer | Answered on May 04, 2016

I agree with both of my colleagues, no matter what label you put on the renegotiated deal. I think you're legally in the right. But as any...

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Can a judgment be entered against me in a civil case that I was never notified about?

Willie's answer | Answered on May 04, 2016

Not much to add to my learned colleague's advice. A basic rule of law is that in order to get a judgment against another person you have to notify...

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Can non profit horse rescue hold my horse for boarding fees after they removed it illegally and never sent 1 bill or asked for $

Willie's answer | Answered on May 02, 2016

My learned colleague is right. Fair is fair. Your horse has to eat no matter where he is. The "rescuers" should be reimbursed for what they...

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What do I need to do about the loan?

Willie's answer | Answered on May 02, 2016

Forget jail; this is the United States of America and we don't have debtor prisons. File an answer so the plaintiff can't take judgment by...

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How can a scheduled court date be secured and kept? What serves as a reason to reschedule a motion hearing?

Willie's answer | Answered on May 02, 2016

Your best bet is to appear on the motion to reschedule, tell the judge what your concerns are and emphasize the importance of getting a hearing...

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Can file a Malicious Prosecution Claim? and what are the stature of limitations ?

Willie's answer | Answered on May 02, 2016

"Good" cases of malicious prosecution against prosecuting attorneys' offices are exceedingly rare. As my learned colleague has said, the fact that...

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What proper steps shall I take to file a suit for the physically touching me in a threatening way and the verbal abuse

Willie's answer | Answered on April 27, 2016

My colleagues are offering spot-on legal advice. I can add only that unless you are prepared to pay a lawyer out of pocket, you should be prepared...

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What kind of judgement can I place against this guy? Would it be worth it to take him to small claim's court?

Willie's answer | Answered on April 27, 2016

Good luck collecting from the mobile mechanic. You'll have to pay a filing fee and a process service fee our of pocket, and you've already given...

Willie Stephen Graves's Answers (324)

How to file a lawsuit against self proclaimed "landlord"?

Breach of contract and loser pays legal fees

Can the landlord add an additional fee after I have performed as directed to cure on their "Notice of Breach"?

Can a judgment be entered against me in a civil case that I was never notified about?

Can non profit horse rescue hold my horse for boarding fees after they removed it illegally and never sent 1 bill or asked for $

What do I need to do about the loan?

How can a scheduled court date be secured and kept? What serves as a reason to reschedule a motion hearing?

Can file a Malicious Prosecution Claim? and what are the stature of limitations ?

What proper steps shall I take to file a suit for the physically touching me in a threatening way and the verbal abuse

What kind of judgement can I place against this guy? Would it be worth it to take him to small claim's court?