Keep this plausible story in a safe place so you will be able to re-tell it to the police--if they arrest you.

Since you did not mention a non-complete clause in the employment contract, I will assume that issue is no concern. Accordingly, unless you have received some valuable benefit(s) from the first company (such as a signing bonus, special training, valuable company equipment, laptop, etc.), there... View More

I am not licensed to practice in Illinois, but under Florida case law egregious non-payment of wages or salary such as you describe would negate the entire contract; and very few judges would allow the company that breached your written contract to prevent you from taking a job at a competitor,... View More

If you are wondering why lawyers here on Justia frequently advise people to consult with a lawyer who handles your particular issues it is because Justia is a free online legal forum established to allow members of the public to ask general legal questions. Most of the lawyers are very experienced... View More

Sure; in America anyone can sue anybody for anything at any time (even without a lawyer in small claims court). Winning the lawsuit is another matter. Suing an American citizen from another nation is still another bigger matter.

If you decide to sue you should be prepared to pay the... View More

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answered on Mar 27, 2019

Yes, that's conversion of your property to his own. You gave him the authority to use the car, not gifted it to him. Tell the cops - if they don't get your car back, you can replevin it - but that's silly the police should go get it. Tell him to return it by such and such date, or... View More

You may be entitled to a remedy based on the facts provided, but the viability of recovering on such an action is dependent on specific facts that are not provided here, such as the details around the statements made, as well as the terms of the offer letter you reference. That being the case, I... View More

Your attorney would be in the best position to clarify this issue based upon the exact terms of your retainer agreement. The specific time or trigger you ask about is a valid concern and you should pose it to your attorney, so that both of you are clear as to the threshold at which the attorney fee... View More

It's hard to give you a solid answer without reviewing the documents you have. I encourage you to have your documents reviewed by a lawyer practicing in the field of employment law (not labor law, which deals with union-management issues, unless you were a union member) to assist you.... View More

Your legal rights are dependent on specific facts that are not provided here, such as the precise terms of the contract and the nature of the issues you are having with your home. That being the case, I recommend you organize everything in your possession related to this matter, including the... View More

There are several issues based on the facts presented. Illinois has very strict requirements when it comes to contracts for deed, or installment land contracts. If all of the requirements are not met, it can be deemed voidable by the court, which could entitle the previous buyer to all funds paid... View More

Probably. Many landlord's delegate the authority to sign a lease to the person managing their property.

What does your contract for deed say about your right to have the property inspected? Normally the seller doesn't have an obligation to have the property inspected. Instead, because it is important to the buyer, a buyer typically requires that the contract for deed allows them to have the... View More

It seems to me that it took you more than 90 seconds to write this question. It is doubtful, if there is any legal recourse to avoid this extra 90 second inconvenience. If there was legal recourse, the time, cost and effort to do anything would be prohibited.

There are too many missing parts to your question. If you signed a contract to lease the premises and with option to purchase at the end of the lease, then you would be liable for the term of the lease. That being said, the landlord would need to make a reasonable effort to the lease the... View More

You have a couple of options based on the facts provided, but the most suitable option is dependent on facts that are not provided here, such as your goals in the matter (i.e. if you want to terminate the lease, etc...) and if your lease is subject to the Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant... View More

Here is the Illinois Compiled Statute (765 ILCS 77/55)

Sec. 55. Violations and damages. If the seller fails or refuses to provide the disclosure document prior to the conveyance of the residential real property, the buyer shall have the right to terminate the contract. A person who... View More

The fact that the summer has passed, and the permit expired, unless your contract with the contractor stipulates otherwise, "yes" you can sue.

Before you sue, you should probably do the following:

Send the contractor a certified letter acknowledging the breach of contract,... View More

Short answer: No Long Answer: A contract is a binding document and commitment between the parties. Before we can say the owner is committed to sell the house to you, you would need to read the terms of the contract. There may be a provision that might allow him to rescind the contract. If the... View More

Once you enter into a valid contract, the contract binds you to its terms. A material breach means you cannot fulfill the main promise of the sale.

The first thing you want to do is read the contract to see your obligations if there is a breach. Once you understand your contractual... View More