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Q: Is Prop 213 enforceable if a car accident occurs on private property?
I was involved in a major car accident in California, where I was T-boned by an unlicensed minor driving a commercial truck at 75mph in a 35 mph zone. I did not have car insurance at the time, but the accident occurred on a roadway that is a privately owned 37-acre parcel. Multiple official... View More 
William John Light
answered on Aug 31, 2026
answered on Aug 31, 2026
How does private property have a speed limit? Regardless, let's assume it was private property. There is no CA case that clearly states that Prop 213 is applicable or inapplicable. The statute itself does not contain an exemption. Further, the fact that the "private road" was... View More
Q: How to resolve a car title dispute over a contract mistake in Utah?
I reside in Utah and bought a car from a seller, who provided a contract indicating 48 months of payments. I have completed all payments as per the contract, with bank records verifying these transactions. However, the seller claims a mistake was made in the contract and insists it should have... View More
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Wesley Winsor
answered on Aug 28, 2026
answered on Aug 28, 2026
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In Utah the written contract usually controls. If the buyer finished the 48 months shown in the agreement and has bank records to prove it, the seller’s later claim that “it should have been 60” is typically a unilateral mistake and will not, by itself, let the seller keep the... View More
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Q: How to appeal an eviction in South Dakota when unaware of court proceedings?
How can my family and I be forcibly evicted without having known of a court hearing in South Dakota? We were out of town for a funeral when the sheriff served paperwork to our housekeeper, who has no authority in these matters. We're elderly and were unaware of any eviction proceedings filed... View More
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 28, 2026
answered on Aug 28, 2026
A South Dakota attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry about your loss and the eviction. I do not work in the landlord-tenant area, but your question was tagged for "Appeals / Appellate Law," and what's more, does not appear to be... View More
Q: What trademark for a productivity app and HIPAA compliance?
I have developed a mobile app that tracks users' productivity and includes a journal feature where people can record their thoughts. I have a name and logo for the app. I'm planning to apply for a state trademark in Illinois. What type of trademark is appropriate for my mobile app, and... View More
Brian Michael O'Loughlin
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answered on Aug 28, 2026
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answered on Aug 28, 2026
There are a couple of distinct issues here.
For the trademark, you may potentially protect both the name of the app and its logo. The appropriate filing and classification will depend upon how the app is offered and the particular goods or services associated with the mark. I would also... View More
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Q: How can I secure legal representation for ongoing 1983 litigation in Nevada?
I have several cases proceeding in Las Vegas, NV, which I have been litigating on my own. I've managed to pass many stages like mediation on hold, defendants being served, and stays being lifted. However, I'm finding it complicated to continue on my own, especially in areas like producing... View More
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 28, 2026
answered on Aug 28, 2026
A Nevada attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. As a non-attorney, your efforts are commendable. You describe what appears to be a highly complex matter, involving difficult elements of constitutional law, multiple defendants, multiple legal actions, and alternate... View More
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