Legal Questions and Answers
Is there a legal distinction between a horse and a pony?
I need to find a legal definition of a Horse vs a Pony? Is their a legal definition/distinction between the two animals?
04/29/2009 | Category: Animals | State: ALL | #16458What action can I take when a contract has not been honored?
I am a native artist, I had an agreement with a company who wanted to use a art piece for a calender and the company paid me $300 dollars for the use of the art piece. The problem I have now is that they think they own the art piece, and in the begining I told them that I couldn't sell the art for $300 but they could use it for their project but I needed the art piece back beca...
04/29/2009 | Category: Contracts » Breach of Co... | State: ALL | #16457Can the security deposit be applied to unpaid rent?
My tenants lease expired (1 year term) on December of 2007. An extension for month to month was sent for signature and return by January of 2008 and to date the amendment has not been signed and returned. The rent for January was 26 days late and no rent has been paid to date for February. I want end the relationship. Do I send a 30 day notice or 60 day? If they do not pay fo...
04/29/2009 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: ALL | #16456What is needed to persue an invasion of privacy lawsuit?
I had a felony conviction in 2002 and told my employer about it when hired in 2004. In 2006 he 'GOOGLED' my name and found references about the felony investigation---not the outcome--online. He told me about it so I would be aware. He frequently referred to these internet entries over the next 18 months. I was terminated in November 2007. I received two employment offers ove...
04/29/2009 | Category: Civil Rights » Privacy | State: ALL | #16455I wish to verify that my father's will is factual because I suspect foul play?
My father was forced to sign a Revocable Trust, when he was not of sound mind, just before his death. How can we get a copy of this document, will, and all items that are/going to be amended? Situation, surviving spouse is changing our Father's wishes (so stated and witnessed) to something completely different. We suspect foul play. Executor is family member who is keeping ev...
04/29/2009 | Category: Trusts » Revocable Tr... | State: Iowa | #16454My landlord sold the property and my lease is not up for another two months
My lease for a room in a private home (not owner occupied) is in force until July 2008. The owner has just sold the home, there is no words in the lease agreement regarding lease termination in this situation. I am told I will probably be required to move out with 60 days notice. The owners want to move in the end of May. What are my rights? Do I qualify for compensation for b...
04/29/2009 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: ALL | #16452Can I be responsible for property left by the previous tenant even if it was my ex husband?
The house I rent was previously rented by my ex husband. He left a pool table when he moved out. The pool table has been sitting in the basement since 7/07 it is 02/08. The table has been damaged and he wants to hold me accountable. Can he legally do that?
04/29/2009 | Category: Civil Actions » Limitations | State: ALL | #16451What type of documents are needed to ensure that money I loan to an investor is properly secured?
What type of documents are needed to ensure that money I loan to an investor is properly secured? I am being furnished by a security agreement that states: Persuant to article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code. All property (collateral) which shall include all after acquired property of like nature and description and proceeds and products described below: All current and future...
04/29/2009 | Category: Debts and Credit | State: ALL | #16450How do I put a lien on some furniture I have been storing for someone?
We have a contract to store property for a client of ours (furniture valued at about $3,000), client is in breach of contract and does not want to pay for storage. My question is What sort of lien do I file on the property and how do I file it?
04/29/2009 | Category: Abandoned Property | State: ALL | #16449How can I get my soon to be ex husband out and have him pay his part of the rent so I can remain?
My husband, myself and our 2 year old, are renting a house for $1,400 a month + utilities. We have a 2 year lease, but have been here only one year. We are divorcing (uncontested) and my husband has been emotionally and verbally abusing me and our son for weeks. He no longer comes home till 9:00 at night. He stays out till the morning hours on weekends, and spends no time wit...
04/29/2009 | Category: Divorce | State: ALL | #16448