Legal Questions and Answers
What to do if a lien was improperly placed on your property?
A lumber yard had filed a mechanics lien against me for materials used to build a small deck costing $3400.00. This work was done May 2007 by a sub-contractor that was unlicensed . The lumber yard is claiming this was not paid. I recall receiving a preliminary notice by certified mail and asked the worker what this was he said this was a standard procedure when he purchased th...
04/29/2009 | Category: Contractors » Construction... | State: California | #16382The water lines are faulty in my new home, so should the inspection have caught that?
I just bought a new house in December and had an inspection done on it. The inspection never said there was any problems with the water pump or lines in the garage . Since then I have had 3 water lines break during the winter and the cold has caused the pump to leak bad. The plumber says that I should move the pump up by the house and redo the lines. His Estimate is $9675. Is t...
04/29/2009 | Category: Real Property » Seller's Dis... | State: ALL | #16380How do I obtain a copy of a will that I was named an heir?
I was named as an heir in my ex-wife's mother's will, but have not received any official notices or copies of the will. How can I go about obtaining a copy and making sure that all is handled properly?
04/29/2009 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: ALL | #16379My grandma's estate was never settled and now my mom passed, so does my mom's share go to her kids?
My Grandmother died approximately 10 years ago. My uncle was named executor. The estate was to be divided among 5 children, my Mother being one of them. My Grandmother's Estate was never settled. My Mother died in 2003, never receiving her share of my Grandmother's estate. Can I do anything to make my uncle finalize Grandmother's estate and give my brohters and me what my Moth...
04/29/2009 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: ALL | #16377What is the definition of Holder in Due Course in New York?
A payroll service called about a check they cashed after a stop payment was issued because the check cashier claimed he did not receive it so we issued a replacement check for the same amount, but he cashed it anyway and the new check is not stale yet. Is the service in NY really an innocent holder in due course?
04/29/2009 | Category: Debts and Credit | State: New York | #16376Can a president of a corporation remove the treasurer if he is on the board and has equal stock?
Can the president of a corporation remove or fire the treasurer or secretary if all are on the board of directors and have equal amounts of stock?
04/29/2009 | Category: Corporations | State: ALL | #16375What constitutes a new computer program versus a revised one
What constitutes a new computer program versus a revised one?
04/29/2009 | Category: Copyrights | State: ALL | #16374When do you file pleadings in a tort case if filing Pro Se?
When do you put in any pleadings in a tort/vehicle case. At the time of filing or after filing at your choice? I am filing pro-se, need assistance in when to file pleadings and other documents, in the event this case goes to trial.
04/29/2009 | Category: Civil Actions | State: Arizona | #16373My ex wife's husband committed fraud using my name. What can I do?
My ex-wife's husband was involved in a civil action case in Georgia Federal Trade Commission vs "His Company" and in this suit it came out that he used my name as an alias to commit fraud. Do I have any legal recourse?
04/29/2009 | Category: Criminal | State: Georgia | #16372What are the grounds to have a restraining order removed?
If a plaintiff has a permanent restraining order in effect but contacts the defendant, can they get in trouble with the law or can the defendant use it against the plaintiff to have the restraining order dropped.
04/29/2009 | Category: Criminal | State: ALL | #16371