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How do I get damages for poor repairs and delay by mechanic shop?
My husband is in the marine corp. We relocated to California in March of this year. We have a legal situation that we need advice on. My husband has a 1968 muscle car and he drives his muscle car to work everyday, but it has broken down on him a couple times. So he took it to a car care shop in Virgina Beach to repair it because the owner promises us the car would run like a c...
06/22/2009 | Category: Contracts » Breach of Co... | State: California | #17130Can I Rescind a Rental Contract for Realtor's Failure to Properly Measure The Premises?
I currently reside in Ohio and signed a 1 year lease on 6/10/09 for a condo in California (CA Assoc Realtors Residential Lease Month to Month Rental Agreement)to begin 7/1/09. I was represented by a Broker California. I had trusted her to be 'my eyes and ears' (her words and suggestion) since I could not make a trip to CA. Once a particular condo was decided on, I had repeat...
06/18/2009 | Category: Contracts » Breach of Co... | State: California | #17052How do I write a response to a summon for breach of contract and breach of guaranty?
How do I write a response to a summon for breach of contract and breach of guaranty?
06/12/2009 | Category: Contracts » Breach of Co... | State: Florida | #16950Has the legal defense of 'reliance' had success in defending a contract dispute?
My firm agreed to pay me a commission structure and when it came time to pay me, changed my status to what they call 'home office bonus eligible' so they could argue that I'm to be paid like all my bosses, zero. As a series 7 registered employee, I am required to use an arbitration panel to file any dispute. Has the legal defense of 'reliance' had success in defending a contrac...
06/11/2009 | Category: Contracts » Breach of Co... | State: New York | #16933Is an unauthorized altered contract automatically null and void?
Is an unauthorized altered contract automatically null and void? A contract was entered and the other party changed the content of the contract and forged my initials before recording it at the court house. I need to know if this contract is now null and void automatically?
06/08/2009 | Category: Contracts » Breach of Co... | State: Arkansas | #16892Do I legally have to return the down payment money to my ex since he has decided to move out?
My fiance and I purchased a home together. We each put money down as a down payment. My name alone is on the title, however we both signed for the loan. My fiance has since moved out. He is taking legal action against me for the return of the down payment. A rental agreement was signed by him and he is also asking for the equity money back. His attorney is saying I either pa...
05/29/2009 | Category: Contracts » Breach of Co... | State: Nebraska | #16824How would I end a contract for a competitive sports team for my 11 year old?
We signed a contract for a competitive sports team for my 11 year old. The financial agreement was for $80 per month for 12 months. After two weeks of practice we realized that this is not the team for us. Several things were promised but not delivered (ie all star experienced only team, gymnastics coach). In addition, the overall skill level, organization and potential for...
05/27/2009 | Category: Contracts » Breach of Co... | State: Virginia | #16797What can I do legally if I payed for a service that has not been provided?
I ordered a dress for my granddaughter via the internet with a company the specialized in the type dress that I wanted. I followed the companies requirements and sent a cashiers check for $270.00 in mid-April to the woman's address she provided. She has since been very vague about when it will be ready. I had asked for it by mid-May. She refuses to answer my emails or retur...
05/20/2009 | Category: Contracts » Breach of Co... | State: Tennessee | #16734What are the rules of consignment sales in California?
I purchased a china cabinet from an antique store, but before it was delivered (or my check cashed) the store managers discovered that the owner of the cabinet had already sold it to someone else. That person had also paid for the cabinet. However, the owner refuses to pay the store for their consignment, so the store refuses to release the item. How long does the store have to...
05/17/2009 | Category: Contracts » Breach of Co... | State: California | #16695Is the insurance company responsible for compensating me for milage on my car while it was stolen?
I bought a vehicle from an individual on 2/15/09. On 2/16/09 I went back to get the vehicle and it had been stolen. On 2/17/09 I did a police report. On 5/11/09 I was told it is impounded in a city about 500 miles from me. The vehicle had 183,000 miles on it when I bought it, My insurance ajuster said it has 191,000 miles. She told me they will pay for any damage as well as the...
05/15/2009 | Category: Contracts » Breach of Co... | State: Mississippi | #16678