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I signed a quit claim in 2003 on property my exhisband and myself had borrowed money for.r

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
Bruce Robins
I'm not sure what you mean when you write "payments of the property."  Absent some sort of contract, you hav no obligation to pay the expenses of the property (e.g. taxes, sewer assessments, etc.)  That, however, has nothing to do with the money you borrowed.  Unless the lender has released you from your obligation, you remain obligated to pay back the loan.  You may, under certain circumstances, have a claim against the new property owner, to reimburse you for any payments you hae to make the lender, but, again, that doesn't affect your direct obligaiton to the lender.... Read Answer
I'm not sure what you mean when you write "payments of the property."  Absent some sort of contract, you hav no obligation to pay the expenses... Read Answer

Can you file,bankruptcy on a civil judgement

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I am not a bankruptcy attorney.
I am not a bankruptcy attorney.

how to remove a expired judgement in knoxville tn on my license it hasn't been renewed it's 13 years old

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Contact the Department of Safety and ask it.
Contact the Department of Safety and ask it.

My son was killed in an accident last week in chicago. Can i fill suit here in clarksville

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
No. it has to be filed in Chicago.
No. it has to be filed in Chicago.

Not sure what type of lawyer I need.

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I think that any attorney who does personal injury will be able to assist you. This is very close to a nurse home situation so you might look for an attorney who does nursing home cases.
I think that any attorney who does personal injury will be able to assist you. This is very close to a nurse home situation so you might look for an... Read Answer

In running of cable line in ground my sewer line was damage what's my best recourse to ensure that they repaired it properly.

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You are not asking a legal question so I do not have an answer.
You are not asking a legal question so I do not have an answer.

My husband passed July 7,2017.On July 14 ,his mailing address was changed.The postal inspector says I have to have a written statement from a lawyer.

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You will need to hire an attorney in your area to write the letter for you.
You will need to hire an attorney in your area to write the letter for you.

I fell at a Nashville business and have many med bills and have suffered permanent damage. Where do I start?

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Just falling a business doesn't make it liable. You have to prove that it did something wrong that caused the fall and injuries.
Just falling a business doesn't make it liable. You have to prove that it did something wrong that caused the fall and injuries.

does the owner of a private dam with a city road over the top of the dam have any responsibility if the dam washes out and floods homes? Does the city

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Sorry but I have no knowledge of the law in the area of private dams.
Sorry but I have no knowledge of the law in the area of private dams.

An unauthorized part was installed in the transmission cooler of my vehicle and feel that as result it caused damage to another part of my car.

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You will need to find a certified mechanic who is willing to testify to what you think happened. Your opinion by itself is not enough to establish a case.
You will need to find a certified mechanic who is willing to testify to what you think happened. Your opinion by itself is not enough to establish a... Read Answer

Will my claim be liable enough to begin a civil suit?

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Your are wasting you time in suing her because she doesn't have anything to pay you with. Mark it up as a lesson learned and move on.
Your are wasting you time in suing her because she doesn't have anything to pay you with. Mark it up as a lesson learned and move on.

Can I sue my parents?

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
This is not a legal question that you are asking but one about parent-child relationship. However, I would suggest that you close out the credit card, contact the utilities company and cancel the service. Move out onto your own, work to pay off the credit card.
This is not a legal question that you are asking but one about parent-child relationship. However, I would suggest that you close out the credit... Read Answer

I was in the custody of the Franklin county jail and they neglected my medical needs causing infection to occur. What type of lawyer do I need?

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You need an attorney who does civil litigation.
You need an attorney who does civil litigation.

I had a case in criminal court and they tried to say I missed a court date and tried to charge me with a capiad. How do I prove the court system wrong

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You will need to speack with an attorney in your county to assist you.
You will need to speack with an attorney in your county to assist you.

I purchased a new air conditioning unit in May. The thing is not working here in July. It is 97 degrees in this house. Can i sue for hotel until it's

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
No you can not.
No you can not.

I let sereral people borrow money from me. Can I take them to court to try to retreive my money?

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Yes you can sue them.
Yes you can sue them.

how can you tell if a lawyer was paid off and kept the money for himself

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Think about it! Did you really expect to get an answer to this question?  
Think about it! Did you really expect to get an answer to this question?  

My son is currently in the Lawrence County Jail. Last night he was assaulted by an inmate... He incurred a head injury.

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You have to work with the jail officials.
You have to work with the jail officials.

Yes I have a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder that the motor locked up in so I took it to the carlot that I got the truck from and this guy has my truck for a m

Answered 9 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Sue him in General Sessions Court to get your truck and money back.
Sue him in General Sessions Court to get your truck and money back.

how do I file a claim I was scammed for some money by someone on Facebook

Answered 9 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You can file a complaint with the Tennessee Consumer Affairs.
You can file a complaint with the Tennessee Consumer Affairs.

Unpaid debt question..

Answered 9 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
No, he can not go to jail.
No, he can not go to jail.

I need to know my rights

Answered 9 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Hire an attorney to have him evicted.
Hire an attorney to have him evicted.

n i get some of my money back

Answered 9 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Sorry, not enough facts to answer your question. Other than that, move out.
Sorry, not enough facts to answer your question. Other than that, move out.

Ive a question concerning someone that is a power of attorney but yet he is not eligible for POA . He's abusing the person he has POA of . Need help .

Answered 9 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You need to file a report with the local law enforcement if you think that abuse is occurring.
You need to file a report with the local law enforcement if you think that abuse is occurring.

hi, is it legal to sue for closed account/charged off debt from August 2011? Just curious before I do anything. Thanks

Answered 9 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Can't answer question because there are not enough facts given.
Can't answer question because there are not enough facts given.
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