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0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for Virginia on
Q: If someone was serving a life sentence and uh, a medical emergency happened, and they were pronounced dead and through

Some medical breakthrough came back to life.Would they i have to go back to jail

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for Michigan on
Q: Can my teacher legally require me to send a photo for an assignment shes gonn share or can I refuse without consequences

In ELA class we are doing an assignment where we have to put a picture of ourselves and she send them to a teacher in another state for his students if I don't want to can she legally make me or give me a zero

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Q: Building took fire alarm and refusing to replace without charge

My building management removed my fire alarm months ago, promising to replace it, but they still haven’t done so. I contacted the fire department, and they reached out to the building on my behalf. Now, the building is demanding that I pay for a new fire alarm or its replacement, even though they... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for Washington on
Q: If I signed a contract that says no refund on special ordered items and nothing was installed am I able to get a refund?

Ordered car parts from a store and they were supposed to install them. Its been about two months since I paid the deposit for the work to be done and nothing has been done yet. Contract says no refunds or returns on special ordered parts but the manufacturer for the product says it can be returned... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for New Jersey on
Q: If I am a student at a school and I’m their photographer which they don’t pay or give me credit for can I sue?

My school has been taking advantage and has been giving other people a shout out but never me when I’m the one who takes the photos for them for their social media (this is a private school). They always make up excuses to why they don’t pay me or give me credit. I was wondering what I could do.

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for South Carolina on
Q: Amazon gave my address to a random individual

I had a package delivered to my house for a totally different address, only thing identical was the 328 in the number portion. The people from the address show up and say that Amazon gave them my address and said that the packages were delivered there. They live like 20 mins from me, so it's... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for New Jersey on
Q: If someone stops me from doing something that i made a deal with the person in charge with who do i sue?

so me and the person in charge made a deal that I could lead their workers when they're out. they made it very clear to me that I am only to worry about doing my research. I spent months working and then when the day comes it turns out they hadn't informed anyone and then I wasn't... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for California on
Q: If I rent a house in CA and the house is sold, the new owners need to go through the eviction process orrect?

We had an oral agreement

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answered on Jan 9, 2025

In California, yes - the new owners must follow proper legal procedures even if they want you to move out after purchasing the property. This is true regardless of whether you have a written or oral lease agreement. Your existing rental agreement transfers to the new owners.

The new owners...
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0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for Alabama on
Q: So my friend bought a car for me. However,the car was purchased in her name instead of mine. Cash used was mine.

I don't have a license but she does. After registering the car i noticed it was just her name on the car after informing me that my name would be added at DMV. To my understanding I'll be driving a car that belongs to my friend. What can I do to prevent car being taken from me if she... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for Illinois on
Q: I was wondering if am insurance company could take away my insurance without sending me any letter or warning?

I turned 19 on October 17 and when October ended I got a call from my therapist that my insurance pulled back and if I knew, I didn't so now I am not able to get medication for my mental illness or refills for my inhalers and currently trying not to have a crisis please answer as soon as you can.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for California on
Q: If sexual abuse happens on a military base in Ca between two civilians is statue of limitations federal or state?
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answered on Jan 10, 2025

For civilian-on-civilian sexual abuse occurring on a military base in California, the jurisdiction can be complex but is typically federal since military bases are federal property. This means federal statutes of limitations would generally apply to these cases.

The federal statute of...
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1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for California on
Q: My sister says she sold my deceased parents home but I still live in it, and I've been paying the mortgage for several y

Years bow. I looked up records to see if it's under her name and found a document deed of trust/Mortgage assignment with both my parents names and different banks. This is the most recent. Can you tell me what to do and what this document could mean.

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answered on Jan 9, 2025

This is a serious situation that requires immediate attention. You should gather all documentation related to the property, including your proof of mortgage payments, and contact a real estate attorney right away. The deed of trust/mortgage assignment you found typically shows the transfer of the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Michigan on
Q: Do non- probate assets go to escheats after three years?
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answered on Jan 19, 2025

A Michigan attorney could advise best, but you await a response for two weeks. Some questions go unanswered on the forum, but you could try reposting and adding the categories "Probate" and "Estate Planning." Attorneys who practice in those areas are knowledgeable in these matters. Good luck

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for Kentucky on
Q: I would like to make some kind of firearm maybe 3d printed or homemade with metal parts, would that be legal?

I'm 18 and I live in Kentucky, I want to make some kind of firearm (not to sell but for fun) and for home defense, in that regard I was wondering if it would even be legal since I'm 18, I'm not trying to break the law or do anything illegal, I just want to make it and have fun, I was... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for Oklahoma on
Q: lady bought a truck for me and the deal was I work for her to pay for the truck. Work complete she gave the title to me

Why am I facing charges of fraudulently selling the truck

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Q: Can I arrest someone because their vehicle was used during the commission of a crime?

An unknown individual exits a vehicle and shoots another individual, who later succumbed to his injuries. The suspect reentered the vehicle and fled the scene. The vehicle and its owner, John Doe, were later identified. John Doe was later located and was in possession of the vehicle. John Doe did... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Ohio on
Q: A neoghbor took photos of me out of context without consent and posted it online Is there anything I can do with this?

A neighbor of mine took a photo of me and my son without my consent and posted it online. They are accusing me of neglecting my child over this. They e also posted my address, name, place of work, and contact info. I’ve gotten several messages of people shaming me, and some were even threatening.... View More

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answered on Jan 9, 2025

It's possible you have causes of action for defamation and false light. It is likely that if the police are unwilling to get involved that you would need to bring a civil claim against your neighbor.

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for Georgia on
Q: I was hoping to get the actual information on a case from 1978 Kimbrell v State Can you help me?

My mother xxx (zig) was pregnant with me

xxx dob: 02/18/1978

I am trying to get anything I can about my father xxx

Whom I never got to know or meet I am trying to figure out if there's anyone from his biological family I may be related to

Please contact me if you can

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