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I loaned 3000 to a friend who was to pay me back. she has refused and no payments made. am I able to take her to court kto retrieve my money?

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
Bruce Robins
I'm  not sure I understand your question.  Why wouldn't you be able to sue her for breach of your contract to repay the loan?  Thats' what courts are for.  Of course, there's no guarantee that you'll win.  She might claim that the money was supposed to be a gift, that she has already repaid you, that you caused the dental damage in the first place and so were responsible for payment, or some other defense, but you absolutely can sue.... Read Answer
I'm  not sure I understand your question.  Why wouldn't you be able to sue her for breach of your contract to repay the loan?  Thats'... Read Answer

How can I get back my $900 from my ex boyfriend

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You can sue him in General Sessions Court for the money. Go to the clerk of the General Sessions Court in the county where you live and they will explain the process.
You can sue him in General Sessions Court for the money. Go to the clerk of the General Sessions Court in the county where you live and they will... Read Answer

A car dealership owes me around $2000. I have tried for a solid year to get it. I get the run around. What can I do?

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You can sue it in General Sessions Court in the county where the dealership is located.
You can sue it in General Sessions Court in the county where the dealership is located.

Need help with homeowners insurance issue

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
you will need to call around to attorneys in your county to find out who might be willing to assist you.
you will need to call around to attorneys in your county to find out who might be willing to assist you.

Can a business in another state hold your payment until it's late?

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I would suggest that you change storage companies.
I would suggest that you change storage companies.

How can you be arrested for bond revocation if you haven't been arrested before?

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Never heard of an FDA but I have heard of FTA (failure to appear). I think that if you will contact the clerks office where the arrest warrant for bond revocation was issued, I think that you will find that he failed to appear for a court date, his bond was revoked and an FTA warrant was issued.... Read Answer
Never heard of an FDA but I have heard of FTA (failure to appear). I think that if you will contact the clerks office where the arrest warrant for... Read Answer

Mandatory flu shot

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
If you mean that the employer made her get a flu shot as a condition of the employment, then the answer is yes. Your partner could have refused to take the shot.
If you mean that the employer made her get a flu shot as a condition of the employment, then the answer is yes. Your partner could have refused to... Read Answer

Hi, my husband and I have been renting a mobile home month to month

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Try to get out as soon as possbile but this is a civil matter and the police do not get involved.
Try to get out as soon as possbile but this is a civil matter and the police do not get involved.

He's not on the mortgage, we aren't married can I ask him to leave the house?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
Bruce Robins
Anyone can ASK anyone else to do anything.  If the other party refuses, regardless of whether that refusal is justified, there will be a legal battle.  As for who would win that legal battle, it is impossible to predict without knowing a lot more facts, especially how title is held, and if you ever had any agreement about ownership.  If you are the only title holder and had no agreement that he would co-own the house, I think it most likely (again, there may be many relevant circumstances of which I am unaware) that you would be granted sole possession of the house, but would have to repay him for his contributions to its value.... Read Answer
Anyone can ASK anyone else to do anything.  If the other party refuses, regardless of whether that refusal is justified, there will be a legal... Read Answer

I have a flea infestation at my complex

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Since you are subleasing, I would suggest that you contact the person from whom you are subleasing and ask her to take care of it. If she does not, then move out.
Since you are subleasing, I would suggest that you contact the person from whom you are subleasing and ask her to take care of it. If she does not,... Read Answer

what type of lawyer do I need to a law suit against roto rooter for damage to sewer pipes and water damage to my carpet with stinking sewer water

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
One who does civil litigation.
One who does civil litigation.

At 19 with no criminal record, am I allowed to buy a black powder pistol in Tennessee?

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Sorry, but I have no knowledge of the law in this area. Try contacting the Hand Gun Carry Permit Section of the Department of Safety.
Sorry, but I have no knowledge of the law in this area. Try contacting the Hand Gun Carry Permit Section of the Department of Safety.

What type of Lawyer

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You will need to contact a Real Estate/Real Property lawyer in your county.
You will need to contact a Real Estate/Real Property lawyer in your county.

My brother passed away do I have rights to any of this things?

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You father has priority to the car.
You father has priority to the car.

I live in Knoxville and just found out about the class action lawsuits against Oxycontin is it too late to get in on the lawsuit?

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I have no knowledge about the class action lawsuit involving Oxycontin. You will need to do your own research to found out about it and contact the attorneys handling the lawsuit.
I have no knowledge about the class action lawsuit involving Oxycontin. You will need to do your own research to found out about it and contact the... Read Answer

Movers damaged 3 of 4 items they moved. What recourse do I have?

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
If they refuse to pay for the damaged property, you have the option of suing is General Sessions Court.
If they refuse to pay for the damaged property, you have the option of suing is General Sessions Court.

Do I qualify for any type of Veteran Benefits

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You will have to contact the VA or a veteran organization to find the answer to your question.
You will have to contact the VA or a veteran organization to find the answer to your question.

Dealing with mold

Answered 9 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
File a complaint with the department that handles Sec. 8 housing.
File a complaint with the department that handles Sec. 8 housing.

Can I sue my exwife for her forgeing my name on a mortgage note. After the divorce was final.? She was given the house in the divorce and she refied.

Answered 9 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Sorry but I have no advice to give you on how to resolve this issue.
Sorry but I have no advice to give you on how to resolve this issue.

Rented monthly storage unit. Paid year off. cancel after 1 month. Owner will not refund. He crossed through monthly on contract and wrote yr lease.

Answered 9 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
It appears that the only way to get your money back is to sue them in General Sessions Court.
It appears that the only way to get your money back is to sue them in General Sessions Court.

auction company refuses to sell me an item i won at auction. they sold it to someone else for the same ammount. it showes i won it for.

Answered 9 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
No you do not have a recourse to get the item because it was sold to someone else.
No you do not have a recourse to get the item because it was sold to someone else.

How do I get an auto dealer to fax a release of lien when he refuses?

Answered 9 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I would contact the Tennessee Consumer Affairs with the state and file a complaint with it.
I would contact the Tennessee Consumer Affairs with the state and file a complaint with it.

How do I get my things back without her saying I'm harassing her?

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Try to get a mutual friend involved to arrange for you to pick up your stuff.
Try to get a mutual friend involved to arrange for you to pick up your stuff.

I have received a paper stating that I owe 146.50 on a bill from November 27 2011 I have sent them paperwork showing it was paid

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Send them a letter with a copy of the paperwork showing that it was paid.
Send them a letter with a copy of the paperwork showing that it was paid.

Can I sue for negligence if my RV servicer damaged my RV, twice?

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You can sue them for the cost that it would take for repair but not for loss of use.
You can sue them for the cost that it would take for repair but not for loss of use.
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