Legal Questions and Answers
Does Gas Company Need to Give My Franchise a Right of First Refusal?
I have been a lessee of a gas station for 13 years. The lease has been transferred 2 times. I bought the station as a 'Company A' and a few years later 'Company B' bought 'Company A'. For the deal to go through, 'Company A' had to divest assets in Oregon and other states as well. 'Company C' bought those assets and rebranded my site ''Company C'', and the lease was transferred ...
06/24/2009 | Category: Oil Gas and Minerals | State: Oregon | #17176Procedure for bringing an action for Mechanics Lein in a circuit court in Missouri
Mechanics Lien have sent out my intent to lien. I have filed my lien. I understand I now have 6 months to file a rite to go to court. What is my next step in the lien process. How do I get it in front of a court. Can I do this without a lawyer? Please help, I have filed my mechanics lien on a new hotel I was a subcontractor on. What steps do I need to take to get it in front o...
06/24/2009 | Category: Automobiles » Mechanics Lien | State: Missouri | #17175How Do I Get Former Husband to Comply With Divorce Decree?
My daughter's financial settlement agreement was signed by the judge over 60 days ago. The settlement stated that the funds were to be paid in 30 days if possible, but no longer than 60 days. The divorce papers have been finalized and issued. My daughter's ex-husband has not paid the agreed upon settlement and will not indicate as to when he will. What legal steps are avail...
06/24/2009 | Category: Contempt | State: Kentucky | #17173How Do I Transfer Real Property From Other Heirs to Myself?
I currently live in Ohio. My Mother has a home in Florida and she recently passed away. The house was 'willed' to the surviving children, of which I am one of the children. I have reached an agreement with my other brothers (3) and sister (1) to where I am going to buy my mom's home and pay each brother/sister their equal share of the value of the home, divided by 5. The attor...
06/24/2009 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: Florida | #17172How Do I Release a Lien Against Someone Wrongfully Named?
I have received a claim of lien on real property. The company claiming the lien has listed the owner of the real property as 'John' which is correct, but they also list my neighbor whom has no relationship with the person claiming the lien. the 120 day limit expires June 27th. Is this lien valid as it stands or would it have to be refiled before the deadline?
06/24/2009 | Category: Civil Actions » Liens | State: North Carolina | #17171Which Form Do I Need for Contesting A Will?
Looking to contest the appointment (already appointed by will_ of the executrix of my mothers will but possibly having the court appoint one. Appears to be a lack of impartiality when making decisions concerning my mothers wishes. Is there a form.
06/24/2009 | Category: Wills and Es... » Will Contests | State: California | #17169How Do I See A Copy of The Will in Nebraska?
I was sent an interlocutory letter from my grandmother's attorney requesting my signature to confirm I received my inheritance from her estate. Don't I have a right to know the total amount of her estate, who and how much each person received? The letter stated I don't need to know this information. My late grandmother made us aware of certain assets she set aside for eac...
06/24/2009 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Nebraska | #17168Can An Employee Be Fired Based On Seniority in Employment at Will States?
Is it illegal to use as a reason for termination- the length of time in a position for a long service employee- for termination in an Employment at Will State?
06/24/2009 | Category: Employment | State: New York | #17167Can I file a lien on a property in escrow if I was not paid by the contractor?
I did some air conditioning work on a vacant property. The contractor did not pay me and the property is now in escrow according to the real estate agent. They are saying that they are not responsible that they paid the contractor. I have tried contacting the contractor and he doesn't answer my calls. I don't have anything in writing. I was wondering if I could put a lien on ...
06/24/2009 | Category: Civil Actions » Liens | State: California | #17166How is Husbandry Defined in Federal or Connecticut Law?
What is the legal definition of animal husbandry for either the United States in general or the State of Connecticut?
06/24/2009 | Category: Animals | State: Connecticut | #17165