It appears from your language that the defendant company wants to amend its answer to the complaint you file alleging contract, but there is no legal term of art "amend to answer."

It would be preferable to have a formal "work for hire" contract with the artist, but since you purchased the work the presumption is that it conveyed with all property rights, especially as it is of your character.

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You can certainly bring a small claims action, as there was an oral agreement for your friend to pay the pod rental fees. It would be risky to sell the personal property in the pods as you have no serious legal claim to ownership or any "lien" on those items. However, if you notify the... View More

Additionally, in federal bankruptcy the estate is entitled to overturn outstanding contracts and recover "preferential" payments made to some, but not all, creditors (of which you are one) within 90 days prior to the bankruptcy filing.

There are significant federal restrictions on lotteries, sweepstakes and give-aways that you must review first, in addition to state law. See, for instance, https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/1301 and the background article at... View More

It will depend on the circumstances of the offer, as out-of-court statements, including emails, are hearsay. But the phone owner cannot be charged with a criminal violation for viewing emails without hacking into the account.

Seriously? Move away, buy yourself a firearm for protection, file a civil lawsuit for assault and get a "protective order," there are lots of options. The police are still the best however.

Inside the school officials have very wide discretion even in public school. Where a private school is concerned, moreover, a student's First Amendment rights are more limited, because free speech is a right one has against the government, not private parties. But ban on talking outside of... View More

From the facts it is more likely the neighbor would be held responsible for the damages, but not that "liability" requires a court judgment, so it would be in your financial and time interests to work things out in lieu of suing in small claims court.

"Without prejudice" means you can refile the case with a new complaint. Amendments of a complaint are not permitted at the appellate level. The fact that the dismissal was on grounds of futility makes it less likely new case would withstand a 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss.

Yes.

You would need to compare those facts to the basis on which the court dismissed the prior complaint in order to determine whether they overcome the defects in the claims previously alleged. From your description it is not possible to draw a conclusion.

If you have been accused, they will be required to give you a warning (Miranda) before questioning you. It is completely voluntary on your part.You are entitled to decline, insist upon having an attorney present, or waive your right to an attorney and answer their questions. Typically it is a bad... View More

Better yet, use this Justia directory to locate an immigration attorney whose profile lists "Free Consultation" under Fees.

No, a complaint cannot be amended when the case is on appeal from dismissal.

Actually, while I agree with Brian Lehman, your inquiry says the court of appeals already affirmed the dismissal. That means your only recourse is to seek Supreme Court review, which is very, vary rarely granted. Note that a venue challenge that is sustained should ordinarily be handled with a... View More

No, it's the other way around. Under the U.S. Constitution's "supremacy clause," federal statutes have priority over state common law, if they are inconsistent.

Written contracts typically have a clause saying they cannot be modified or amended except in writing. If that is the case with the 2013 service contract, the claimed oral waiver is invalid as a matter of law and you can enforce the contractual payment obligation.

Employment contracts, as agreements for personal services, will not be "specifically enforced" by the courts. That means you cannot be forced to work for the employer. As for owing $25,000, that would require an examination of the contract and some assumptions about whether the employer... View More