Legal Questions and Answers
What does 'Interlocutory Petition to Withdraw Appearance' mean?
'Interlocutory Petition to Withdraw Appearance', what does this mean?
02/06/2009 | Category: Civil Actions | State: Pennsylvania | #15172Where can I find a contract that protects me in assuming the loan on a home?
I am going to assume ownership of the home. I am looking for a contract to protect myself from them coming back and want their home back. I am not in a position to get financing through a bank so they are okay with this situation. Looking for a contract to take full assumption and responsibility of the home. They will not make any money off of the assumption to me. I will start...
02/06/2009 | Category: Contract for Deed | State: Texas | #15171What contract do I use to sell my mobile home with a lease purchase option?
I have a mobile home that I would like to sell with a lease/option to purchase contract. It is already set up on a lot and will be sold with lot. Which contract do I use; the stationary manufactured home or the mobile home contract offered?
02/06/2009 | Category: Personal Pro... » Mobile homes | State: Texas | #15170Can I be sued if I was never on the lease?
I lived for six months with a couple of friends. I had a verbal agreement with my friends to pay them for living in one of their bedrooms. We were all evicted because my friends were not paying their rent. Now my friend's landlord is suing all of us for back rent, despite the fact that I am not on the lease agreement, I am however listed as a resident. She claims that I was...
02/06/2009 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Lease Termin... | State: Alaska | #15169What happens when someone dies with no will?
If there is not a living will, 3 children and a home left, what should we do? There is a second mortgage for $18,000. However, the house is worth $150,000 or more and no beneficiary chosen. Mother, who held the mortgage, is deceased. The heirs are three living children, 2 children have same mother and father ( Ages 49 and 43) 1 child has same birth mother (Age 59). Do we go t...
02/06/2009 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: Illinois | #15168Can I sue for unjust enrichment for the full amount because I accidentally installed the wrong line?
I was the first to arrive and build on a dominant flag lot. I installed electricity. A neighbor then bought the servient property and tied in. I asked for half of the installation expenses for the portion they are using. They refused. One of the articles in the CCRs says that the developer will install the line and each purchaser of lot shall bear the expense to install th...
02/05/2009 | Category: Real Property » Easements | State: Virginia | #15167Where do I obtain a 'Proof of Will' document for Arkansas?
I took my Last Will and Testament to the courthouse today to have it notarized. I was told that in the state of Arkansas I also needed a 'Proof of Will' document in case one of the witnesses were to die before me. Is this true, and where do I obtain a 'Proof of Will' document for Arkansas?
02/05/2009 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Arkansas | #15166Can the HOA sue me to have my service dog removed since he exceeds the weight limit?
We have a Service Dog and are having problems with our Home Owners Association because we didn't ask permission to have him (he exceeds the size rule) prior to moving in. Also, we didn't get him certified until after the feud began and we were told only a Service Dog would be considered. They are initiating a legal process for us to remove him. Can they do this?
02/05/2009 | Category: Animals | State: Florida | #15165What is the legal definition of 'occupancy' in the context of a tenant renting space?
What is the legal definition of 'occupancy' in the context of a tenant renting space? I was cited by a Construction Official for having a tenant 'occupying' a premises prior to a TCO/CO. However, no specific definition of what constitutes 'occupancy' has been supplied.
02/05/2009 | Category: Courts » Legal Defini... | State: New Jersey | #15164Do I have to obtain a local business license for my corporation?
AM REQUIRED TO GET A LOCAL BUSINESS LICENSE JUST BECAUSE I HAVE A CORPORATION? I DO NOT HAVE INCOME FROM THE CORPORATION.
02/05/2009 | Category: Corporations | State: Florida | #15163