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How do I get out of this car loan?

Answered 7 years and 4 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
Where is the car now?  Call the bank and say you want to cancel the car loan.  Report it to the DA as a consumer fraud.
Where is the car now?  Call the bank and say you want to cancel the car loan.  Report it to the DA as a consumer fraud.

someone gave me a car do they have any rights to the car

Answered 7 years and 4 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
Unless the title was changed, it is not your car.
Unless the title was changed, it is not your car.

Can I take a contractor to court for not coming back to fix mistakes?

Answered 7 years and 5 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
You can definitely sue.  If payment was made by insurance, you might ask the insurance comapny to help.
You can definitely sue.  If payment was made by insurance, you might ask the insurance comapny to help.

Is it worth it to go to court over apartment payments with an ex?

Answered 7 years and 7 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
You can sue your ex for the share of the rent, but as between the landlord and you, you have to pay to stay there.
You can sue your ex for the share of the rent, but as between the landlord and you, you have to pay to stay there.

Can I sue my videographer

Answered 7 years and 7 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   2 Answers
You can sue for the money in Civil Court but compelling production of the video would take a Supreme Court suit.
You can sue for the money in Civil Court but compelling production of the video would take a Supreme Court suit.

how can i exit a co-signing agreement?

Answered 7 years and 9 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
Assuming that you have no basis to invalidate the contract, i.e. you were of legal age, competent, not defrauded or coerced, etc., the only way to get out of your obligation is with the consent of the lender, and the lender has no reason to consent unless it is paid off or gets another cosigner who has at least as good credit as you do.... Read More
Assuming that you have no basis to invalidate the contract, i.e. you were of legal age, competent, not defrauded or coerced, etc., the only way to... Read More

My realtor changed date of expiration of our contract to sell our home and forged my intials next to changed date. Can I get contract voided?

Answered 7 years and 10 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
There are more issues here.  One, what are your damages?  Maybe zero.  Two, the realator will claim you consented to the initials.  What is your proof?  Finally, you cannot just void the contract without consequence.  The contract will say what happens if the date change was not made.  Maybe you would have been in default.... Read More
There are more issues here.  One, what are your damages?  Maybe zero.  Two, the realator will claim you consented to the... Read More

I lend some money to my friend and then it’s supposed to be paid within three months since August 15 but until now I didn’t receive any payment

Answered 7 years and 10 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   2 Answers
Yes you can file a suit.  The amount at issue will determine which court.
Yes you can file a suit.  The amount at issue will determine which court.

Hello my name is Jodi I received a waiver for my dads estate from my brother who is the executive of the will what does this exactly mean it'sflorida

Answered 7 years and 10 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
If the estate is in Florida you need an FL lawyer.  If you sign the waiver, you agree to whatever the petition is seeking.  If you do not sign, a court date will be assigned for you to file objections, for which you also should have a lawyer.
If the estate is in Florida you need an FL lawyer.  If you sign the waiver, you agree to whatever the petition is seeking.  If you do not... Read More

How does someone get out of a non-disclosure agreement?

Answered 7 years and 10 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
As has been in the media a lot recently, NDAs are enforceable unless there is some defense.  Not having representation might be one of them.  Have a lawyer review the agreement. 
As has been in the media a lot recently, NDAs are enforceable unless there is some defense.  Not having representation might be one of... Read More

How long do I have to sue a car warranty company

Answered 7 years and 10 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
Assuming that New York law applies (which may not be true if, among other reasons, the contract specifies the application of another jurisdiction's law, or if the warranty company is not a New York company or it wasn't providing its services in New York) , the statute of limitations for a breach of contract is 6 years from the breach.  However, parties can contract for a different limitations period.  You need to check your contract with the  warranty company to see if it provides for a shorter limitations period.... Read More
Assuming that New York law applies (which may not be true if, among other reasons, the contract specifies the application of another jurisdiction's... Read More

What type of attorney do I need?

Answered 7 years and 11 months ago by attorney Alan J. Goldberg   |   1 Answer
You need a tenant rights lawyer to represent you. The fact that you have a second home is normally not a sufficient reason to be evicted. However, you need to continue to maintain the apartment  as your primary  residence.
You need a tenant rights lawyer to represent you. The fact that you have a second home is normally not a sufficient reason to be evicted. However,... Read More

Did I breach the lease contract and do I need to refund their deposits?

Answered 7 years and 11 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   2 Answers
It depends on the term of the lease.
It depends on the term of the lease.

Do I have any recourse on my loan if my loan contract lists a bank that I never made payments too?

Answered 8 years ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
Perhaps Ford assigned the loan to Capital One.  Call Ford and ask.  Your theory is wrong if there was an assignment, which I assume happened since Ford has not billed you since 2011.
Perhaps Ford assigned the loan to Capital One.  Call Ford and ask.  Your theory is wrong if there was an assignment, which I assume... Read More

The contractor for plowing may file claim in the small claims court.

Answered 8 years and 2 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
Yes it does count.
Yes it does count.

Can you sue someone for not doing their job?

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
You can sue.  Your agreement governs how successful you might be in recovering money.
You can sue.  Your agreement governs how successful you might be in recovering money.

How do I find an abandonment form to remove one party from my contract

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
Unless the other side agrees, there is no legal right to drop this other party.
Unless the other side agrees, there is no legal right to drop this other party.

What is the process for adding a family member to a timeshare?

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
Speak to the management of the timeshare about the procedure.
Speak to the management of the timeshare about the procedure.

What does this part of the contract mean? So I signed up with a matchmaking service for 3 months and I am suppose to get 3 recommended dates

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
It would appear so.
It would appear so.

Can I sue the finance company that has the loan for my car because they have a completely different contract on file than the 1 I signed at the dealer

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
If your name was forged on a fake contract you need to call the District Attorney.
If your name was forged on a fake contract you need to call the District Attorney.

how do i file a claim against a hotel?

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   2 Answers
Citizenship is not an issue.  File a suit in NYC.  The size of the claim determines the court to use.
Citizenship is not an issue.  File a suit in NYC.  The size of the claim determines the court to use.

How do I get my name off of a car purchase

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
You are going to have a hard time with this one.  Report the car stolen, and the police can at least locate the car, which will make insurance unnecessary and lower your debt.  But, you signed, you owe it.
You are going to have a hard time with this one.  Report the car stolen, and the police can at least locate the car, which will make insurance... Read More

Do I have an obligation to wait for this contractor or may I hire someone else.

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   2 Answers
It would appear you could hire someone else.
It would appear you could hire someone else.

Agency relationship

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
There is no fiduciary relationship.  This is a contractual relationship.
There is no fiduciary relationship.  This is a contractual relationship.

If someone gifts me something can he take it back

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
With minor exceptions that don't seem applicable here, once a gift is given it belongs to the donee.  The problem is that your neighbor may claim that he didn't give you a gift.  For example, he may claim that he only agreed to lend you the controller until you had time to get your own, or some other story where it wasn't an unconditional gift.  There is no guarantee who the  Court will believe if he sues you (which I very much doubt; it isn't worth the hassle and expense over this minor dispute).... Read More
With minor exceptions that don't seem applicable here, once a gift is given it belongs to the donee.  The problem is that your neighbor may... Read More
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