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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 
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
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
And saying I didn’t give him money what will happen
answered on Jul 23, 2024
You will have to prove you paid him in cash.
It will be helpful if you have a bank statement showing that you withdrew cash from your account on or about the day of the title transfer and if you can obtain the seller's bank statement showing a deposit in the same amount shortly... View More
Seller is saying I didn’t pay I have title and already transferred it In my name
Been homeless now over a year after fraudulent eviction tactics and illegal renting by contract for 12 months
Hi, I am from Pakistan. In the field of IT I am working as a freelancer/contractor for many years now and most of my clients/employers are from the US. I signed a work agreement (payment by hourly basis) as Contractor with a US based resource company in November 2021. I have been getting all my... View More
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answered on Jul 20, 2024
It sounds like you’re dealing with a very frustrating situation. It's essential to address this issue promptly to ensure you receive the payments you’re owed. One option is to thoroughly review your contract to understand your rights and any clauses regarding late payments or dispute... View More
I co-signed for someone's 3rd DWI felony bond, and they were released. They continue to drink, and drink & drive. I'd like to remove myself from the bond, but the bondsman said it's not possible. I have to think that a court would no just let this situation compromise my credit, and public safety.
answered on Jul 11, 2024
Yes, of course you can.
Depending on the construction project at issue, you might also see if the contractor violated the Texas Construction Trust Fund Act that imposes criminal liability in certain circumstances.
Facing closure, my former employer and I agreed on a commission-only role to keep me on board. I successfully brought in several clients, including their largest ever, a multi-million dollar deal. After receiving a partial commission for this deal, communication and transparency around client work... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2024
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. One option is to review your matter with a Texas attorney. The first thing they'll ask, which is not mentioned in your post, is whether you had a written agreement as to your commissions. That would be valuable.... View More
My friend purchased a motorcycle for me with the verbal agreement I would make payments to him. I have my bike. My friend was killed on the 4th of July. Can his dad take my bike? What can I do? My friend was the owner of a motorcycle shop and was going to put the title in the shops name till I... View More
answered on Jul 9, 2024
Ownership of a motor vehicle, including a motorcycle, is passed by signing and delivering the certificate of title over to the new owner. This is commonly known. If the title to the motorcycle is in your deceased friend's name, it passes to his heirs either according to his Will (if he had... View More
We are purchasing an owner financed home for $27,000 6% interest,15 year. We bought it 2012, the man we are purchasing from, is now in assisted living, & son has taken over businesses, we found out we haven't had insurance for over a year (that we paid for) so son starts looking into... View More
answered on Jul 3, 2024
Yes. The statute of limitations for breach of contract is four years. As a condition precedent to collecting attorney fees in a suit for breach of contract, he is required to make a written demand for payment at least thirty days before bringing suit. If you pay the demand within thirty days,... View More
answered on Jul 2, 2024
If your earnest money contract included the standard Third Party Financing Addendum and the box at the top of section 2 A is checked, obtaining Buyer Approval by the financing entity was a condition precedent and you are entitled to give notice within the days specified in that section terminating... View More
In Michigan. Do I have to respond?
In the loan it mentioned if i quit or got fired that i would have to pay the loan immediately, i got fired and before i knew it. she went through my personal items and took my keys. when it was time to leave she had my car in her possession. In the contract it did not mention my car as collateral.... View More
answered on Jun 28, 2024
No, your employer cannot keep the car. You should file an action in justice of the peace court for replevin to get a court order to get your car back. Expect your employer to countersue for a judgment for the balance you owe to your employer for the loan given to you. Because your contract does... View More
This is in Dallas Texas. Need a lawyer to look over my commercial lease agreement - agreement is a Triple nnn lease. I want to know my rights as a tenant in respect to the expenses the landlord says I have to pay and also if I have a say in those expenses such as how much I want to pay, to whom is... View More
answered on Jun 26, 2024
In a typical triple net lease, a commercial tenant pays a pro rata share of the taxes, insurance, and common area maintenance expenses incurred by the landlord typically based on a ratio of the square footage of the space rented by the tenant divided by the total rentable square footage of the... View More
I quit my job as a B2B sales rep for a franchise. I gave a week notice ahead of time, I had one paycheck that was supposed to have an added commission of about 3k from the previous month’s sales. However the commission did not show up on my paycheck. My previous supervisor informed me that the... View More
answered on Jun 24, 2024
No, you can file a wage & hour claim with the TWC for any commissions you earned which were not paid.
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answered on Jun 11, 2024
I understand this is a very difficult and painful situation. If someone was subjected to research without their knowledge or consent, especially as a child, that is a terrible violation of their rights. Not being informed about important life events like the death of a family member or court... View More
I was never told about the extra payment, and it was told at the last second. They told me that nothing changes and everything stays the same, this month one price, next month lower price. There was no addition fees because I've been told that.
answered on May 31, 2024
While your inquiry does not contain a question, your rights and duties as a tenant depend on the content of the agreement reached between you and your landlord as stated in your lease agreement. If, in your lease agreement, you agreed to pay $1,700, then that is what you committed yourself to pay.... View More
Accepting and transferring balances to the principal account
answered on May 28, 2024
An authorized agent has whatever powers the principal has given to the agent acting on his/her/its behalf. An agent has a fiduciary duty to act honestly in accordance with the principal's instructions in good faith with utmost loyalty to the principal and to refrain from self-dealing.
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