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What options may I have?

Stacey's answer | Answered on September 16, 2014

Sounds like you're the victim of high pressure tactics and threats the the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Texas Debt Collection Act...

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I was sued on old credit card. Lawsuit was file in OK City. I moved to Dallas over a year ago. Can I file an answer via mail?

Stacey's answer | Answered on September 13, 2014

You say "old credit card." An important question to ask is how old was the credit card debt, and when was the last payment you made on the...

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Which takes precedence, a will stating the deceased owned his homestead residential property in 2001, or a deed from 1991.

Stacey's answer | Answered on September 13, 2014

I agree with the above attorneys that deeds trump wills. However, based on the length of time that has passed since the 1991 deed, you may have a...

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Can I get sued or taken to jail for not paying a payday loan in Texas?

Stacey's answer | Answered on September 13, 2014

As other attorneys have stated, no they cannot put you in jail or prison due to this debt. The only thing they can do is get a judgment against...

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I got a letter from Neal. C. Tenen and I don't exactly understand what to do.

Stacey's answer | Answered on February 23, 2014

If you have a written agreement with Randal's, that agreement should take precedence over any additional amounts that Mr. Tenen is trying to...

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Can I sue father of daughter who hit me, he had insurance, she didn't. He owned the car.

Stacey's answer | Answered on February 10, 2014

Unless she was specifically excluded from his policy, you should be able to recover from the dad's insurance company. A good personal injury...

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He do I deal with a collection agency that is trying to turn the account to their attorney even though I have been disputing it.

Stacey's answer | Answered on February 10, 2014

I think you have the upper hand here over the collection agency, especially since it's likely that the statute of limitations has run out on their...

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Slip and fall, possible broken tailbone.

Stacey's answer | Answered on January 07, 2014

While slip and fall cases in Texas can be difficult to pursue,from your comment it seems that you may have a valid case. If they knew or had reason...

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Can i sue for medical malpractice?

Stacey's answer | Answered on January 07, 2014

While vaccinating your child against your wishes may be medical malpractice, in Texas You would be very hard-pressed to find an attorney who would...

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How much should I sue for religious discrimination against cracker barrel with the EEOC? The mediation is next Monday.

Stacey's answer | Answered on November 27, 2013

I would get an attorney if I were you. You likely have a very good case if all you've told me is true, and I would highly recommend finding an...

Stacey Marc Barrus's Answers (78)

What options may I have?

I was sued on old credit card. Lawsuit was file in OK City. I moved to Dallas over a year ago. Can I file an answer via mail?

Which takes precedence, a will stating the deceased owned his homestead residential property in 2001, or a deed from 1991.

Can I get sued or taken to jail for not paying a payday loan in Texas?

I got a letter from Neal. C. Tenen and I don't exactly understand what to do.

Can I sue father of daughter who hit me, he had insurance, she didn't. He owned the car.

He do I deal with a collection agency that is trying to turn the account to their attorney even though I have been disputing it.

Slip and fall, possible broken tailbone.

Can i sue for medical malpractice?

How much should I sue for religious discrimination against cracker barrel with the EEOC? The mediation is next Monday.