How difficult might it be to prove the terms of an oral contract for a short term loan?

This is always an interesting question. I think the answer depends on whether the debt is disputed or not. How is one to know? Well, sometimes...

Do I ask for actual value or what I paid for an item in small claims court?

If you filed a "Replevin" lawsuit, you should be able to get back the artwork itself.

Have sent a wire to Accra Ghana Africa, I am in a Scam, Bank is holding it, do I have any rights ?

Normally, when a party is in possession of property wrongfully, one would file a Replevin action... however, since this is money, I think a...

Im signing a promissory note to my father, what verbaige can i use so my mother will be free from this promissory note?

The chief risk of any married couple, from creditors, tends to be the family purpose doctrine. That doctrine says, basically, that if the funds...

I have a contract with a individual over a motorcycle and a payment agreement, he has missed payment due dates twice

Having a signed agreement that gives you your attorneys' fees is a great first step. You did well for yourself there. Next question: what do you...

House without permit

This is a real problem. I'm not sure that a buyer will be able to obtain bank financing given this defect. What can be done... well, I'd look...

Can bank accounts be frozen for personal debt?

I think the best way to answer this is to explain what I would do as collection attorney working to collect the judgment from your ex-husband. I...

Interesting facts... I think the question is whether those sounds can be a private nuisance. A very noxious odor can be a nuisance... Generally,...

Can I sue if landlord erroneously/illegally reported me to a collection agency?

Yup. Mr. Eby is correct. If the suit is in Texas, you'll need somebody licensed in Texas. However, in general, payment is usually a full defense...

I need to file my complaint in CO federal court. I live out of state and can't file myself. Could attorney file on my behalf?

I just don't think its practical to ask an attorney to file this for you with anything short of a full-blown representation. And why would mailing...

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