Legal Questions and Answers
What can I use to force documentation from the opposing counsel that is vital to proving me case?
After filing a "Request for Productions of Documents" with opposition counsel, opposition counsel has refused to provide such information saying they will not produce the documents unless I demonstrate greater relevancy and necessary protections for employee privacy. These documents are crucial to substantiating and proving my case. How can I force the production?
05/10/2007 | Category: Discovery | State: California | #4399Could there be legal recourse if our tenant has to move out in the middle of the lease?
We are the landlord of a house in a subdivision. We currently have a one-year lease signed with a tenant (the standard lease drafted by the St. Louis Realtors Association). We just found out the subdivision is submitting a proposal to a commercial investor for a buyout. If agreed upon, the buyout would require us to have our tenant move out in the middle of the lease term. ...
05/10/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Missouri | #4398My husband recently left a job for better paying position with another company in the same field. The new company does not d...
My husband recently left a job for better paying position with another company in the same field. The new company does not do offer letters, but we do have e-mail of the exact salary he was to be paid. The verbal agreement was that he was to be hired for a specific position paying a specific amount and that he would be given a three week learning curve as he would be in a dif...
05/10/2007 | Category: Employment | State: Texas | #4397Is it legal for an employer to reduce your salary but at the same time increase your hours of work?
Is it legal for an employer to reduce your salary but at the same time increase your hours of work? Is there a legal limit on how many hours a week an employer can work an employee without any days off? Also, is there a limit on how much time a person gets for lunch?
05/10/2007 | Category: Employment | State: Texas | #4396Will it be necessary to have mother's Will probated?
My question is in regards to the need to probate a will in Texas. My mother is close to death and she currently has no assets or debt. She will have an insurance payout after her death from her retirement package to be distributed to her heirs (5 daughters). Will it be necessary to have her will probated? My father died over a year ago.
05/10/2007 | Category: Wills and Es... » Small Estates | State: Texas | #4394What is the term "rider" mean? If I sign a lease why would I also sing a rider to the lease?
What is the term "rider" mean? If I sign a lease why would I also sing a rider to the lease?
05/10/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Texas | #4389We are Florida residents and our father resides in Waukesha County in Wisconsin. My husband currently has a sister in Wiscons...
We are Florida residents and our father resides in Waukesha County in Wisconsin. My husband currently has a sister in Wisconsin has Dad’s power of attorney and is executor of his estate. Dad would like my husband who lives in Florida to also be have power of attorney and be named as executor of his will and estate. Is there any law which would preclude him from doing this as an...
05/10/2007 | Category: Power of Attorney | State: Wisconsin | #4386Who is responsible for the debts of the deceased?
Who is responsible for the debts of the deceased? Can the adult children be held responsible or is it just the spouse?
05/10/2007 | Category: Debts and Credit | State: Nevada | #4383Why has the state asked my mother to locate heir's to her brother's estate?
My mother lives in California. Her brother recently passed away. The state is now involved in settling his affairs; however, they want my mother to locate possible heirs to what remains of my uncle's estate. Is that not THEIR job? Also, why are they seeking out nieces and nephews? Shouldn't his remaining assets go to immediate family only (i.e., surviving brothers & sisters)?
05/10/2007 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Utah | #4381Is this ($3900) considered Grand larceny in California?
My question is concerning larceny. I sold a bike on eBay to someone in Los Angeles, CA with a selling price of $3,900, but it was worth much more. I sent it via UPS. What other information should I gather. Is this ($3900) considered Grand larceny in California?
05/10/2007 | Category: Criminal » Grand Larceny | State: California | #4380