Questions answered by Stephen M Trezza

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I loaned a relative $500 almost a year ago! I gave it with a verbal agreement(nothing on paper), I do have witnesses.

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 11, 2011

Oral contract for that amount of money are usually binding. You can file a lawsuit in your local municipal court for breach of contract.

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Have a rent to own contract we are the renters the owner has backed out on the deal 3 days prior to possession the contract is

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 11, 2011

If the opposing party has breached the contract then you have a claim and can pursue any legally available remedy. You need a lawyer.

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We enrolled our daughter for her 2nd year in a private school and paid a deposit and signed an enrollment contract.

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 11, 2011

Very legally binding so long as all the elements of a contract exist like specific terms and adequate consideration for both parties. If your child...

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If a lawyer claims their client is not an owner of a company but then later admits their client took without permission the...

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 11, 2011

Why would the lawyer have a problem. The facts you provide are scant but I don't troubles for him.

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Debt collection agency repeatedly calling wrong person

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 11, 2011

Tape record the conversations then find an attorney that handle fair debt collection cases. Statutory damages are available.

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Remaining balance in chapter 7 bankruptcy be written off as tax deduction?

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 11, 2011

So you have a bad debt, yes it is deductible for you. Better to consult your tax preparer than a bankruptcy attorney.

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Is there any way to end harassing calls from people claiming to be law enforcement and attorneys?

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 11, 2011

Tape record the conversations. Find a lawyer who handles fair debt collect cases and sic'um on those guys.

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Is it true that a new law makes discharging a second mortgage in chapter 7 possible. My friend says yes. I say no,

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 11, 2011

If a second lien can be stripped in a chapter 7 I would like someone to explain that to me. I don't think it is possible.

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I owe a $8000 in medical bills. I am a student and a part-time worker. What should I expect

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 11, 2011

There are all kind of legal maneuvering that can be done to help you but you will need a lawyer to get it done, it's too much to explain here.

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What are my rights to proper evidence?

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 11, 2011

You file a written request to disclose the original contract and the documents that assigned the debt down the line. If those documents are not...

Stephen M Trezza's Answers (2005)

I loaned a relative $500 almost a year ago! I gave it with a verbal agreement(nothing on paper), I do have witnesses.

Have a rent to own contract we are the renters the owner has backed out on the deal 3 days prior to possession the contract is

We enrolled our daughter for her 2nd year in a private school and paid a deposit and signed an enrollment contract.

If a lawyer claims their client is not an owner of a company but then later admits their client took without permission the...

Debt collection agency repeatedly calling wrong person

Remaining balance in chapter 7 bankruptcy be written off as tax deduction?

Is there any way to end harassing calls from people claiming to be law enforcement and attorneys?

Is it true that a new law makes discharging a second mortgage in chapter 7 possible. My friend says yes. I say no,

I owe a $8000 in medical bills. I am a student and a part-time worker. What should I expect

What are my rights to proper evidence?