Legal Questions and Answers
How do I handle a Failure to Appear in Court in Massachusetts?
I am a small business owner and had an issue with one of my vendors. To make a long story short, I did not pay him because I felt there was no reason for a service not completed properly. I missed the court date and I had a voice mail from him stating he had issued a capias for my arrest? Is this something I can call the court about? And what does this mean-they will actually ...
02/20/2009 | Category: Civil Actions | State: Massachusetts | #15308As an independant contractor when should I expect to be paid for services by law?
I am an independent pilot car driver for a trucking company. I worked three days. On the second day I was involved when the load was damaged. The next day I was moved to another position. On the third day I was fired. The other 5 independent pilot car contractors were told to report for the next day. The trucking company owes me $2,700.00 and wants to wait to pay in 30 to 45 d...
02/20/2009 | Category: Employment » Independent ... | State: Texas | #15307How do I find a summary of court opinion for North Carolina separation agreement?
How do I find a summary of court opinion for North Carolina separation agreement, and how can I tell if it is a court opinion? Also, I need to find citations on North Carolina laws.
02/20/2009 | Category: Divorce » Separation A... | State: North Carolina | #15303Where can I find an example of a motion for judgement due to default in a civil action case?
I need an example of a motion for judgement due to default in a civil action case. (Defendant has not replied within 60 day time frame after summons and complaint have been filed with court and sent certified mail on 19 December 2008) Civil Action filed in U.S. Federal Court and Judge has relagated case to Early Assessment Program
02/20/2009 | Category: Civil Actions » Default Judg... | State: Missouri | #15302Am I entitled to any financial compensation since my cohabitant ended our relationship?
Are there laws to protect a 'kept woman' for a period of at least 5 years. We lived together for 2 years as I worked for him as property assistant in Iowa as domestic engineer and care taker in California for his yacht. He has only visited 3 times and it is my home with only my belongings! My bills went to him in Iowa as requested and paid by him and I maintained his home in Ca...
02/20/2009 | Category: Marriage » Common Law M... | State: California | #15301What is the correct process to appeal a Judge's order of no contact?
During a criminal proceeding a court commissioner ordered that the guardian and ward have no contact. What is the procedure to have the ruling changed and what statutes are applicable? I.e. a judge of a superior court may make a change, not another commissioner? I thought the order was given for the criminal code, victim, defendant, no contact, but it encompassed the guardiansh...
02/19/2009 | Category: Criminal » Appeals | State: Arizona | #15300How can I force my brother to sell his share of the property we inherited?
We, 3 Brothers, inherited my Dads duplex when he died. It was to be sold and divided. My oldest Brother was the Executor, but he did not do it. They wanted to wait until my Mother died. I had them all sign a contract that we would sell the duplex when my mother died. When she died, my Brother listed for a half year until last November because of the housing market dropped. The ...
02/19/2009 | Category: Real Property » Partition | State: Texas | #15299Who does the Improvements and Trade Fixtures belong to once my lease is up?
I leased a piece of vacant ground and upon it built a minature golf course. Now the leasor claims that at the end of the lease all improvements revert to leasor and leasor intends to take my business and run it as I have these past years. He claims the lease gives him this right under the clause. ' all alterations and improvements become the property of the leasor, except lease...
02/19/2009 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Improvements... | State: California | #15298How should I answer questions on my job application regarding my criminal history?
When my court record reports that it is 'disposed with guilty plea' how do I report that with job applications?
02/19/2009 | Category: Employment | State: Michigan | #15297How do I get a copy of my divorce decree for retirement purposes?
How do I get a copy of my divorce? On June 15 1976 a judgment of divorce was ordered for me ex and me. I need to have a copy for retirement purposes.
02/19/2009 | Category: Divorce » Copy of Decree | State: Massachusetts | #15296