What are my rights when accused of being paid 25,000 for work not done. The lady lied to a public official Oregon sheriff

It sounds more like a difference of opinion than libel and slander (defamation). What is said in court or reported in good faith to law...

Can someone sell my car upon receiving a signed title(on good faith) until an agreeable repair plan is reached ?my

You could sue in small claims court for recovery of the car or its value, and/or for damage to the engine. However, I think you are going to find...

I think arguments can be made both for and against this practice. But, as a practical matter, the payment benefits the school as a whole, and...

How to change deceased parents property into my brother & my names?

Once in a while, when the true owner has been dead a long while (as is the case here), and there are no claims or unpaid debts of the original...

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Can I have charges pressed against me for smoking cigarettes outside on my property even if I stay 25 ft away from fence line?

Mr. Bodzin's helpful explanation of the issue of "pressing charges" is accurate, and it is not their prerogative to initiate some kind of criminal...

Who can i sue?

From time to time there have been newspaper articles about abusive towing practices in the Portland area. You may well want to hire an attorney...

Can you reject a full settlement in Small Claims court just to reach a hearing?

Take the money and get it behind you. There is no guilty or innocent in small claims court; just a judgment deciding who does or does not owe...

Can a landlord restrict you from having items in your yard?

A landlord probably could not add this requirement to an existing lease, or to an existing rental agreement without giving adequate notice. But...

What remedies exist for unsanctioned medical procedures involving an RN outside of the hospital setting?

As indicated by the other answerers, there are penalties attached to what this RN did to your friend. If you feel that good citizenship calls for...

Judgment granted against myself

Since the judgment is against you only, they cannot pursue assets which are in his name only. Note that a debt incurred for certain family...