Legal Questions and Answers
Am I obligated to pay for the two weeks prior to the start date of the lease?
In the state of VA, we are starting a lease on a home through a (3rd party) Real Estate agent. On the agreement it states we were given 'Possesion' of the house on 2/9/09 and the lease term to begin on 3/1/09. We were told we could start moving in on 2/9/09, which we did. Nothing was said, that we couldn't live there before 3/1/09. We moved most of our belongings and statrted l...
03/03/2009 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Virginia | #15422If I signed a paper stating money was given as a gift, am I obligated to pay it back?
If I sign legal papers saying money was given to me as a gift, am I legally responsible to pay it back?
03/02/2009 | Category: Gifts | State: Wyoming | #15421Is there a way I can Enforce an Oral Promise to Pay Debts of the Deceased?
My Aunt passed away recently with debts up to ying-yang. Two of her properties was transferred to a person (not family) via 'Quit Claim Deeds' with a verbal agreement that this person will pay her debt. It never happen. Being the trustee in her will, how do I go after this guy who now probably had sold the properties to someone else? Is there anything I can do at all or am I w...
03/02/2009 | Category: Contracts » Oral | State: Arizona | #15420What is the punishment if I plead to armed robbery?
I am charged with with armed robbery. Should I take plea? If the only evidence and witnesses for the prosecution are two co-defendants.
03/02/2009 | Category: Criminal » Pleas | State: Florida | #15419Are we still obligated to pay the lease if there was a typo regarding dates of lease?
We signed a lease in California with the dates written in for Dec 25 2008 - Dec 31 2008. After living there for one month we gave 30 days written notice and moved out. Our lease stated that 30 days written notice was required. We assumed it was basically going to be a month to month lease based on the dates our landlord wrote. Our landlord said it was intended to be a year lea...
03/02/2009 | Category: Contracts » Recission | State: California | #15418How might I gain clear title to vehicles left at my shop after failed attempts to notify owners?
I am the owner of an Auto Repair Shop. I have had a couple of vehicles in storage for over a year. I have sent certifed letters to the address the owners to the address they provided, but the letters were returned. I can nott get a title because I do not know where the owners are. The Justice Court here said I need their address so they can send summons to them, but I do no...
03/02/2009 | Category: Abandoned Property | State: Mississippi | #15417How do I get temporary custody of my grandchildren while their parents are incarcerated?
I have a daughter-in-law who is going to spend some time in jail. Her husband is currently doing time in California. My question is. My daughter-in-law would like to give temporary custody of the two children to me. How do we do this?
03/02/2009 | Category: Divorce » Child Custody | State: California | #15416How to Protect Against Copyright Infringement Claims in Starting Website
I will be selling goods on a website and want to be legally protected. What kind of terms and conditions policy do I need in place to be protected? The website will also be taking submissions from viewers to post audio stories on the site. What do I need in place to protect me from people posting material that might not legally be their story?
03/02/2009 | Category: Internet | State: California | #15415How do we get a judgement removed that was included in our bankruptcy?
How do we get Judgment removed that was included in Chapter 13 that has been granted a Final Decree. Our Attorney died.
03/02/2009 | Category: Bankruptcy | State: Florida | #15414How do I file a complaint against the Mortuary for a 17 Day Delay in Cremating my mother?
My mother died recently in 2008. We had made arrangements with a Mortuary in 2001 and had paid them in full. It took them 17 days to cremate her. I have all the conversations documented regarding the treatment of my mothers remains. Should I pursue this?
03/02/2009 | Category: Civil Actions | State: California | #15413