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I am a British citizen living in Turkey and was pursuing a civil suit in Florida against a former business colleague for theft of valuable items. My US attorney filed to discontinue representing me, and the court granted the request. The filing contained inaccuracies and misrepresentations. I was unable to contest the filing due to my location and health. My former attorney has refused to provide information and guidance for self-representation, and I am now facing a trial in April or May. I have also filed a complaint with the Florida Bar. What are my options and obligations regarding the court, my former attorney, and my case?
June 7th, 2024
I am filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy pro se in California and have been served with a small claims order (SC-100) that contains numerous errors. The order has white-out corrections for phone numbers, addresses, and the amount being sued for. The plaintiffs, who are brother and sister, have a case titled 'Mutt VS Jeff' where I am the defendant. The papers were served by their brother-in-law without a service form attached. If the judge mistakenly refers to the case as 'Mutt VS Jeff' on the trial date, am I still expected to appear? If I let the case default and include it in my bankruptcy, is that correct? If I dismiss the case on technical grounds, can they re-file it?
August 9th, 2023
I qualify for per diem based on my employment contract with the construction company, but they won't pay me because my husband, who is also on staff and receives per diem, is in supervision. Is it legal for them to do this, and can they refuse to pay me from the back pay from when I hired in?
January 4th, 2024
What is the legal classification and potential penalties for theft of cattle in Kentucky, specifically for the theft of four 1-month-old purebred Black Angus calves valued at approximately $300 each?
January 7th, 2023
I was told in writing by Verizon Wireless that they would honor a previous grandfathered commitment of unlimited data download on a new MIFI data card they sold me. Now, they are saying they won't honor this commitment, claiming they made a mistake. Can I hold them to this written statement?
July 29th, 2023
I co-signed a $40k loan for two semi-trucks with a friend to help start his trucking business. The friend has paid on time for 11 months but recently defaulted, and his communication lines are cut off as he is in the Dominican Republic. I am trying to get a mortgage and need to prove I am not paying this loan. Do I have any legal recourse to remove his name from the loan and title, and take it exclusively in my name due to his recent default and lack of communication?
October 19th, 2023