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0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Contracts for Florida on
Q: Can I sue a Dr for including wrong info in my chart that caused my life insurance policy to be cancelled.

The Dr recorded that I had malignant neoplasm to the Medical Information Bureau. My life insurance company received the same information and subsequently cancelled my policy. The Dr wrote a letter correcting the incorrect diagnosis, which I supplied to the insurance company. They still declined... View More

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Q: Could I use Dow chemical company bond due 2008 that’s dated march 2, 1978 no back signed but have see Ctf no. 3327?
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answered on Jul 26, 2024

To determine if you can use the Dow Chemical Company bond due in 2008, dated March 2, 1978, it's important to consider its current status and authenticity under California law. If the bond is not back-signed and you only have the certificate number, this could impact its validity and your... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Employment Law for Texas on
Q: I’m a professor who just accepted a position at another university. I took sabbatical and have only completed one year.

The faculty manuel says the following:

“Should a faculty member on sabbatical decide not to return to the university, the pay advanced during the sabbatical will be due on demand to the university, except in the case of permanent disability or death. At the conclusion of the sabbatical,... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jul 26, 2024

If your employment contract with the university incorporates the faculty manual by reference, legally you are required to reimburse half of the salary advanced during the sabbatical on demand because you only worked one of the two academic years after the sabbatical. Legally, that means a single... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Landlord - Tenant for Florida on
Q: Can landlord withhold security deporit and extra additional rent payment that I paid if I terminated lease prior?

Back in May I signed a lease for 12 months for an apartment in Naples FL. The landlord asked me for security deposit, May rent and another additional extra rent which I paid and he cashed out. Now, 3 months later I am terminating the lease and moving out of state for personal matters. The landlord... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Civil Litigation, Contracts and Tax Law for Texas on
Q: Went in contract on 2/7/24 w/ a business that I didn't know that was in tax forfeiture until 5/9/24. Is contract legal?

She (Tassie Grantham) sold the Sasstass & The Pour Horse Mobile Bar Co. LLC after reinstating on 5/9/24. On 5/14/24 there is a certificate of amendment. I paid 12K as my deposit. I am now in the design process stage but the new owner is MIA and the fabrication shop has closed. I believe this is... View More

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answered on Jul 26, 2024

The contract you entered into on 2/7/24 with the business that was in tax forfeiture at the time may still be legally binding, but it complicates the situation. When a business is in tax forfeiture, it means the company has failed to pay certain taxes, which can impact its legal standing. However,... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts for Iowa on
Q: Is a fitness club and a breach of contract if the automatic renewal program stated claims the following:

"It is understood that the club has the option to increase reoccurring charges without notice during any time of the renewal period not to exceed $0 per payment."

My membership rates went from a monthly payment of $31.03 to $24.11 bi-weekly essentially almost doubling in price.... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Consumer Law for Massachusetts on
Q: I paid for 2 shipping containers on line. 2 days later they said it was a mistake and will not honor the deal.

I purchased two size 20ft shipping containers off a company I have bought from before.

They Sent me a paid in full receipt from my credit card payment. They also sent confirmation about how to prepare for shipping.

2 days later at 11pm at night They sent email stating there was... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts, Intellectual Property and Small Claims for California on
Q: How do I go about this situation?

Hi, I purchased a car June 29th with no title. However the seller gave me smog certificate, DMV Bill Of sale Signed, & a dmv title replacement form filled out. I went to AAA to try and get the vehicle title transferred with all the paperwork I have minus the title. They tell me that the car is... View More

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answered on Jul 24, 2024

In your situation, the first step is to contact the seller again and request the proof of lien release from CarMax. Make it clear that you need this document to proceed with the title transfer and registration. If the seller is unresponsive, you might consider sending a formal written request via... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Contracts for Colorado on
Q: Dealership made a mistake on my contract and are now asking me to pay more than I originally agreed to. Can I refuse?

They accidentally wrote in that I was paying a 3k cash down payment.

They let me walk out without paying anything and 10 days later called to say they made a mistake and I will have to pay the 3k

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Criminal Law, Elder Law and Federal Crimes for Connecticut on
Q: Help! I wired 50k to a 'friend' who lied to me what it is for and now wont pay me back! Can you help me please! Jeanie C

I lived in TX, he lives in Ct when contract signed. I wired him 50k because he said he had gov. contract to protect the windmills being built off coast of New England. He needed to buy a special boat for this. He wrote up contract and said he would pay in one year. It was due in feb 2024. I have... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts, Products Liability and Business Law for Georgia on
Q: customer wants deposit back after canceling job half way done

Received a 720 dollar deposit that i used to purchase materials ,also worked on site for 5 hrs and off site for 2 hrs , I charge 120hr

irrigation repair

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Divorce for Colorado on
Q: How do I get my name off my ex's vehicle loan?

Weve been divorced for 2 years and she was supposed to get it refinanced to her name, but refuses. She is constantly missing payments and is at almost 90 days late now. This has absolutely ruined my credit and I cant buy a house. Ive tried to be resonable, but she doesnt seem to care. What can I do?

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Business Formation and Business Law for Delaware on
Q: If I form an LLC at 16 and have members above 18, would they in theory have more rights to choices the LLC makes?

I'd want to enforce a board of directors regardless of it being an LLC, I'd be incorporating but from what I've read a minor can't form a corporation. I am from overseas but I will file under one of the many services that file for you and have virtual addresses and etc. Sort of... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Florida on
Q: Power of Attorney in Florida vs Guardianship which makes more sense and is better to fit this situation.

Currently my mom has been living in the house that I grew up in, after my father divorced her her world went crashing down. I think some where around 2017-18 in the those 7 years she hasn't worked, filed taxes, and the house is in disrepair, I am the only one who takes care of the yard. My mom... View More

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Jul 24, 2024

If, as you suggest, she is not in her right mind, she would not have the capacity to execute a POA, so a guardianship would be what you need.

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Small Claims for Florida on
Q: when representing oneself in a court of law, how would a defendant increase his chances for having the case dropped?

*during the last day i have to respond the the Plaintiffs motion for a summary judgement**

*there’s also no signed agreement/contract but the defendant did put a 50% deposit down.

0 Answers | Asked in Business Law, Civil Litigation and Contracts for Tennessee on
Q: I’m being sued over a balance due after a repossession. How do I countersue on the grounds that the contract was illegal

Credit acceptance and dealer added fees that we were told were required by lender. They are being sued by the consumer financial protection bureau already for this as well as fraud . The contract was usurious and fraudulent. How do I file a counter suit?

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Employment Law and Patents (Intellectual Property) for Illinois on
Q: Under the Illinois "Employee Patent Act" Section 2(1)(a)(i), what is the threshold to considered businesses "related"?

IE. a retailer of electronics and an electronics manufacturer

consider*

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Family Law, Real Estate Law and Civil Litigation for New York on
Q: What are my chances of recovering from damage caused by a fraudulent home sale in New York?

The original property disclosure report checked "No" for structural damage. However, the real estate agent said she believed the tenants didn't put the foundation blocks back, and I could jack up the sinking side. I decided to risk it, based on that information, without inspection. I... View More

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