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How do I go aout obtaining information on a wage garnishment?

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Tennessee Rule of Civil Procedure 69.05(3)-(4) provides how a garnishment is to be handled and what procedure to follow if the employer fails to file an answer with the clerk of the court. Good luck.
Tennessee Rule of Civil Procedure 69.05(3)-(4) provides how a garnishment is to be handled and what procedure to follow if the... Read More

edit text I think Sedgwick, the company I have to go thru for FMLA, is not approving my case for intermittent FMLA, on purpose. I had no trouble with

Answered 9 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I would suggest that you contact Sedgwick and find out what exactly is wrong with the paperwork that your doctor is sending in. Then go to the doctor's office and tell them exactly what Sedgwick says is wrong.
I would suggest that you contact Sedgwick and find out what exactly is wrong with the paperwork that your doctor is sending in. Then go to the... Read More

Is there any legal action I can take against the donor service that mangled my husbands body?

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Give me a call  at your convenience.
Give me a call  at your convenience.

Is there any legal action I can take against the donor service that mangled my husbands body?

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I don't know where you live but call me at your convenience.
I don't know where you live but call me at your convenience.

Do I have any rights?

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
If he signed the back of the title transfering the car to you, then you own it even if you did not record it with the DMV.
If he signed the back of the title transfering the car to you, then you own it even if you did not record it with the DMV.

What if a Company was mean to you and you quit can you get anything out of them

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
There is nothing that you can do.
There is nothing that you can do.

Do I have a possible case?

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
The repair shop would be liable for the theft of the vehicle if he failed to keep the vehicle locked or indoors. 
The repair shop would be liable for the theft of the vehicle if he failed to keep the vehicle locked or indoors. 

Can MDHA housing make a husband put his wife out?

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Yes it is legal.
Yes it is legal.

Can an ex-boss take back a gift that was given while employed?

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
If the computer that he gave you was to replace one that was yours, then he can not take it back.
If the computer that he gave you was to replace one that was yours, then he can not take it back.

The bank allowed my father to sign my name on an account without my permission can I sue the bank for such action? There is no power of attorney

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
It sounds like your problems were caused by your parents, not the bank. You can not sue the bank for the actions of your parents.
It sounds like your problems were caused by your parents, not the bank. You can not sue the bank for the actions of your parents.

someone stole from my house

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
While falsifying part of a claim does not automatically disqualify the rest of the claim, it does raise a question of credibility as to the rest of the claim. You would have to have very strong proof on the rest of the claim in order to prevail.
While falsifying part of a claim does not automatically disqualify the rest of the claim, it does raise a question of credibility as to the rest of... Read More

An employee from a company takes your email off of a feedback survey they send you and then sends you email from their personal account- Privacy viol?

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Call the company that took the survey and file a complaint with it.
Call the company that took the survey and file a complaint with it.

I want to know if I can take my old company to small claims court for remaining money on a closed corporate card in my name?

Answered 9 years and 5 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Yes you can take them to small claims court. Is it worth it over $157.53?
Yes you can take them to small claims court. Is it worth it over $157.53?

Which state should I file a small claims with?

Answered 9 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
The internet has created alot of legal quagmiries and this is one of them. File suit in Tennessee.
The internet has created alot of legal quagmiries and this is one of them. File suit in Tennessee.

Verizon Wireless Bill Dispute after xferring to AT&T

Answered 9 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Your only recourse is to not pay the bill. If you ask "will it go on my credit if I don't pay them?" . The answer is yes it will go on your credit. If keeping a clean credit history is more important than paying the $700, then pay them and keep if off of your credit history.
Your only recourse is to not pay the bill. If you ask "will it go on my credit if I don't pay them?" . The answer is yes it will go on your... Read More

Handicapped eviction laws

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Call Legal Services in Knoxville for assistance.
Call Legal Services in Knoxville for assistance.

What kind of a Lawer do I need

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You can report your findings to OSHA.
You can report your findings to OSHA.

Food. Found something in mustard bottle.

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Either return it to the store where you purchased it or you can contact the manufacturer of the mustand directly.
Either return it to the store where you purchased it or you can contact the manufacturer of the mustand directly.

Is it legal for my local bank to give my soon to be X husband my address?

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I would suggest that you contact the bank and speak with the officials there and let them know of what happened and your unhappiness. I would suggest that you move your accounts to another bank.
I would suggest that you contact the bank and speak with the officials there and let them know of what happened and your unhappiness. I would suggest... Read More

I'm currently a resident in Shelbyville,Tn.

Answered 9 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Go onto lawyers.com and enter tax law as the area of law and the county where you live.
Go onto lawyers.com and enter tax law as the area of law and the county where you live.

I have an odd one!

Answered 9 years and 9 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Since your dad did not have a will, when he passes, the property goes to his wife, no matter how short a time period they were married. Have your offered to buy it from her?
Since your dad did not have a will, when he passes, the property goes to his wife, no matter how short a time period they were married. Have your... Read More

Neighbor's Pool Discharge Causing Property Damage

Answered 9 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I would suggest that you talk with your neighbor about this issue and see your can resolved the problem. If this does not help, then you can sue to stop your neighbor from discharging water onto your property and for the cost incurred to prevent fence from falling down.
I would suggest that you talk with your neighbor about this issue and see your can resolved the problem. If this does not help, then you can sue... Read More

can a judge refuse a court appointed attorney?

Answered 9 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Yes the judge can refuse to appoint an attorney if he feels that the defendant can afford to pay an attorney.
Yes the judge can refuse to appoint an attorney if he feels that the defendant can afford to pay an attorney.

What kind of lawyer would I look to for this issue?

Answered 9 years and 11 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
It sounds like an employment law related issue. I don't know where you are located by there is an attorney in Nashville who does employment law by the name of Frank Steiner. You might contact him and ask him what you can do.
It sounds like an employment law related issue. I don't know where you are located by there is an attorney in Nashville who does employment law by... Read More

How do I get UCC1 status

Answered 9 years and 11 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I am not famiiar with this area of law. I would suggest that you go onto Google and follow the instructions that you might find there.
I am not famiiar with this area of law. I would suggest that you go onto Google and follow the instructions that you might find there.
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