Legal Questions and Answers
How do I get my plans for a storage building approved by HOA if one has not been formed?
I live in a neighborhood with covenants. There is no active covenant committee, architectural committee or home owners association. In addition, the neighborhood is fully built out so there is no additional development going on at all. I would like to build a garage/shop to store my truck & trailer in and the covenants state that 'any building that is for the purpose of stor...
01/13/2009 | Category: Real Property » Homeowner's ... | State: Washington | #14981What forms do I need for my brother to legally invest in my new company?
I am going to start a small business and my brother wants to invest in it. Which forms do I need to complete to make our relationship legal?
01/13/2009 | Category: Debts and Credit | State: Georgia | #14980What is an appropriate title for the President of a Non Profit Corporation?
I am starting a Non Profit Corporation. What would be an appropriate title for the founder: President/CEO or just Executive Director? Can I also have a vice president? In that case what would be an appropriate title for the Chairperson of the Board. Do I need to specify the role of the Precident/CEO in the By laws?
01/13/2009 | Category: Corporations » NonProfit Co... | State: Maryland | #14979Is there a way for me to collect my commission even though the company fired me?
I was a salesman for a firm that supplies and installs crown mouldings. I made a large sale for a residence in South Miami. After we started the work, my company let me go (after years of service) and continued the project. I was not paid any commission for either the material or labor which I was due. Work began about 6 months ago and I never filed a notice to Owner. Can I sti...
01/13/2009 | Category: Contractors » Construction... | State: Florida | #14977What is the legal definition of Constructive Trust as it relates to a fiduciary duty?
I'm seeking a clear definition of the legal term 'Constructive Trust' as it relates to a fiduciary responsibility.
01/12/2009 | Category: Trusts | State: Illinois | #14976What are the requirements to put a construction lien on a property for work not paid on?
Our company did plumbing repair work for an individual home owner for over $650.00. We were given a credit card that was not valid, we were then told the home owner would send a check the following day. That was 6 weeks ago. We have tried to contact them by phone and they do not return our calls. Would it be in our best interest to put a contractors lien on the property?
01/12/2009 | Category: Contractors » Construction... | State: Massachusetts | #14974Should Comments Regarding Death of the President Be Reported
While wearing a t-shirt supporting the future president, a stranger at a fundraiser made claims that someone would kill him if he were elected. I tried to ignore him, but he said it again! Is a stupid comment like his his right to free speech or could it be considered a threat? I was ready to turn him in, but didn't know how.
01/12/2009 | Category: Civil Rights » Free Speech | State: Texas | #14973How Do You Have Your Criminal Record Expunged?
How do you get something taken off your record after the time given by the court?
01/12/2009 | Category: Criminal » Expungement ... | State: Oregon | #14972What does it mean if the Judge makes a reserved decision and continues the case?
When going through workers compensation case, the Judge made a reserved decision and the case was continued. Memorandums of law and all depositions have to be in by 1/30/09; what does this mean?
01/12/2009 | Category: Discovery | State: New York | #14970Is there a way I can speak with the Judge to advise I am without an attorney and to discuss my case?
My attorney has withdrawn from a divorce trial, citing an ongoing health issue to which I was never apprised. She had not yet questioned the defendant to disprove his claims - I'm the plaintiff. I have met with several attorneys with really egregious retainer fee quotes to continue, and it is as if I'm retaining someone for the first time. I'd like to request a conference with...
01/12/2009 | Category: Courts » Pro Se | State: New York | #14969