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What remedies are available for not getting paid for auto repair services rendered?
I have a auto repair shop, I had a customer that mislead me into thinking he was frequent customer of neighboring shop in the same complex. Based on his story he said he did business with my neighbor frequently so I thought I do the right thing and help him out. He asked if I could make some minor repairs on his vehicle and we verbally agreed on price and work to be preform...
10/29/2009 | Category: Contracts » Breach of Co... | State: California | #19370Can I Recover Against Property Management Company for Defaulting Tenant?
Property Management Co. broke contract with me in TN. I signed contract in 2007 with Prop Mgt Co whose contract stipulates strict guidelines that state they will only put in a credit worthy tenant of 600 credit or higher and no pets allowed. They must also have a parental guarantee.Then a year later another management company took over and they kept this tenant in. I have proof...
10/19/2009 | Category: Contracts » Breach of Co... | State: Tennessee | #19188Can a Holder in Due Course Enforce a Timeshare Contract Against Me if the Contract Was Fraudulent?
I signed a breached and fraudulent contract with a timeshare co (consolidated acted as an leasing agent with hotels.com and other rental agencies. The contract states clearly that consolidated was not a rental/leasing agent, they violated NV State Law by funds being exchanged before the revocation period had ended, double deeded property those are just a few) they sold the note...
10/17/2009 | Category: Contracts » Breach of Co... | State: California | #19142Can a city put my work out to bid after 17 years?
I leased a piece of land from my city for 17 years an built a business on this land. I invested 300 hundred thousand just to get started. We worked very hard to build the clientele we have. Now that the contract is up in July 2010 the city wants to put my business out to bid instead of renewing with me. Their reason for this I was told is that the city is broke an they have to ...
10/08/2009 | Category: Contracts » Breach of Co... | State: Florida | #18984If my car is repossessed, can I be held responsible for the balance owed?
If I let a truck go back, will I be responsible for the difference between what I owe the finance company, and what they get for the truck? It seems that I should be judgement proof as I own no property or anything of any value.
10/01/2009 | Category: Contracts » Breach of Co... | State: Texas | #18893What is the Law on Interference With Contract in California?
I own a magazine and have columnists who submit columns each month. Some are advertisers and some are not. The magazine is trademarked and contents must be given permission before anyone can use them. I used to have a form that the columnists signed that agreed to a exclusivity of the column. It would not be allowed in any other magazine in the northern California area. I ca...
09/13/2009 | Category: Contracts » Breach of Co... | State: California | #18589Am I Liable if Settlement Statement is Higher than Estimate?
I am a seller of a home that was under contract. As the seller, I was going to have to bring money to closing. The closing date was July 10, and I did not receive a settlement statement until July 13. When I received the settlement statement, I realized that my agent had made an error in the sellers net estimate she had given to me months earlier and the statement was thousand...
07/25/2009 | Category: Contracts » Breach of Co... | State: Florida | #17797How Do I Claim a Breach of Contract for Dating Services?
I am suing a match making company in small claims court for the $7500 they charged me for a personal search. They promised 18 introductions in 18 months. I received 1. What part of the civil code can I refer to in court regarding breach of contract or some kind of professional practices law that speaks to this?
07/22/2009 | Category: Contracts » Breach of Co... | State: California | #17705Can A Builder Charge for Changes Without Homeowners Consent if Consent is Required by Contract?
If a contract between a builder and owner states all changes or upgrades must be agreed upon and in writing by both parties, and the builder decided to upgrade the house (by $24,000) without consent, is the owner liable to pay the increase?
06/29/2009 | Category: Contracts » Breach of Co... | State: Tennessee | #17234Is the Person Liable for Payment if she Cancels and I Perform After Cancellation?
I am a Professional Home Inspector starting my 17th year in the business. Last week a woman ordered a home inspection over the phone for her son. The date of the inspection and the fee were agreed upon, and since her son could not attend the inspection due to his job, the contract was emailed to her for her to get her son's signature. She had agreed to bring the signed contr...
06/23/2009 | Category: Contracts » Breach of Co... | State: Washington | #17149