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Q: My husband and I purchased a vehicle with him as co-signer. Can I trade in the vehicle?
Jacob Rennick
Jacob Rennick
answered on Sep 24, 2021

Yes, whoever you do the trade-in with will likely require both you and your husband's signatures.

3 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts, Criminal Law and Civil Litigation for Louisiana on
Q: Is it criminal or civil? I have a friend who is accusing me of not giving him a refund of 800 dollars for some shrimp.

I DONT own a business but I do know of people in the seafood industry and at time I am able to get great deals. I had a friend who wanted shrimp but he changed the order at the last minute and I had to cancel it. I gave him his 850 dollars cash back but now he is saying I didn't pa him back. I... View More

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Aug 25, 2021

It can be both. If your supposed friend contacts law enforcement and makes some sort of allegation that you committed a crime against him----theft of money is a crime---and the law enforcement officer issues you a summons or arrests you, then you are in the arena of a criminal matter, which must... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Civil Litigation and Constitutional Law for Louisiana on
Q: What can someone2 do?

If someone1 sold their property to someone2 , and someone1 went to the judge and said that someone2 had stole property ??

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Jul 26, 2021

Get a criminal attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Louisiana on
Q: if my apartment complex was bought by someone else and has new management and my lease is up and I been paying myrent

can she kick me out or eventually me

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Apr 21, 2021

What does your written lease say? Does it say that at the end of the term of the lease you go to month to month or does it renew for the length of the original term--anyway, your lease should tell you what the new management can do in regards to requesting you to move out. Also, the lease should... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Louisiana on
Q: Can a lawyer charge an additional 25% for collecting fees owed to myself after winning a case?

I already signed a contract of 33%

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Apr 9, 2021

Generally, no, however, I suspect that there may be additional facts in this matter which allows him. Presumably you signed a contact with him for a 33% fee----but the contract should explain the nature and scope of his services. It is possible that it is only through judgment and that the... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Animal / Dog Law for Louisiana on
Q: Okay so I live in Louisiana being sued by a client in Alabama.

The puppy was vet checked and had a clear bill of health before leaving my home. My contract states they have 72 hours max to get the puppy in with a vet for a wellness checkup and send me proof that this had been done. If this isn't done my health guarantee is voided. The client didn't... View More

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Apr 2, 2021

Hire a contract attorney.

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Family Law for Louisiana on
Q: Can I legally change my name to another name other than my spouse's last name when I get married
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Mar 26, 2021

When you get married you can: 1) keep your name, 2) hyphenate or 3) take your spouse's name. If you want to change your name to a fourth choice, you will need to hire an attorney to file a petition.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law, Contracts, Copyright and Business Law for Louisiana on
Q: I need advice about a premium domain I purchased
Marcos Garciaacosta
Marcos Garciaacosta
answered on Dec 27, 2020

Contact with an attorney to understand your rights and risks.

In general a domain does not assure any trademark rights.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Criminal Law for Louisiana on
Q: If I have the paperwork on the vehicle and it’s my name on the contract how can I be charged with Moyer vehicle theft?
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Dec 27, 2020

If your name is on the title and registration, that is a defense. Hire a criminal attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Construction Law and Contracts for Louisiana on
Q: My husband signed a roof contract and is now unemployed due to Covid-19.

The company would not provide a quote and contacted the insurance company directly to receive our information about our claim. I did not sign the contract and do not agree to the terms. They will charge $3500 to cancel the contract. He is unemployed due to Covid and is now unable to fulfill this... View More

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Nov 30, 2020

If you and your husband did not sign the contract, then it's not your problem. You don't explain how the insurance company is involved.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Criminal Law for Louisiana on
Q: Can you be charged with Unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling if your name is on the lease?
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Aug 2, 2020

YoubcN be charged and if the other person has a protective order, you will be prosecuted. However being on the lease, with no protective order is a defense.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Louisiana on
Q: I have a question regarding an employment contract which I signed a few days ago. I want to come out of the contract.

I informed the employer and he emailed me back they have decided not to proceed with me further. I am wondering what would be the appropriate step to move further so it won't hurt me in future?

Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on Apr 9, 2020

This question makes no sense to me. Why do you "want to come out of the (employment) contract" if the employer has already told you they have "decided not to proceed" with hiring you? It sounds to me like there is no contract because you told the employer that you changed your... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Business Formation, Business Law, Civil Litigation and Contracts for Louisiana on
Q: Is it legal for a business not to refund you a deposit due to a pandemic and mandatory shutdown of all events?

The business says a refund is only refunded due to inclement weather. The city of New Orleans is on a mandatory shutdown and the event is cancelled, so the business won’t be needed. They said they won’t give the deposit back and use it as a credit. The event won’t be happening or rescheduled... View More

Imtiaz A Siddiqui
Imtiaz A Siddiqui
answered on Mar 18, 2020

Additional details are necessary to provide a useful answer.

Share as much as you feel comfortable sharing, but some questions that come to mind:

What is the event?

What business is the business in?

What do you mean by "so the business won't be needed"?

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Louisiana on
Q: Can a bond company surrender a bond within 30 days if court or payment has not been missed
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Feb 16, 2020

Look at the contract you signed with the bond company.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Contracts, Intellectual Property and Real Estate Law for Louisiana on
Q: Can a property manager be held responsible for providing a master key to a person that is not listed on a lease

Which resulted in two break in,which the property manager confessed to providing a master key to a guest not leasing with the complex on a police report,can the property manager be held responsible as well as an accessory for my home being broken into for a second time

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Jan 12, 2020

Yes both civily and criminally

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Contracts and Criminal Law for Louisiana on
Q: What is the Louisiana criminal code for theft of service?

The owners agreed to pay for my painting services then stopped payment on the check when the job was finished. They stopped payment on a $19,000 check.

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Dec 30, 2019

Contact the District Attorney's office for bad checks.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Formation, Business Law and Contracts for Louisiana on
Q: I’m currently making my own business, but before I start I want to be able to protect myself legally. I need advice.

I’m from Louisiana and I need advice on contracts/ liability forms. If I should have commercial insurance before I even think about actually starting my business.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 7, 2019

It would be difficult for a Louisiana attorney to advise you on that, given the basic question-answer format of this board. You should think about contacting a Louisiana attorney and setting up a consultation. The forms you mention could depend on your business. Some forms are standard templates;... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Louisiana on
Q: My personal trainer is claiming to have an auto renewal clause in my contract. Is this a legitimate auto renewal?

I live in Louisiana, here is the "Auto Renewal" portion of the contract:

"This contract is auto renewable after the fifth month of the contract is paid unless notified of cancellation"

I think the word "renewable" is confusing. I also am not sure when... View More

Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on Aug 25, 2019

Unless people in Louisiana do not speak the same language as the rest of the English-speaking world the meaning of the word "renewable" is not confusing; in this context the word "renewable" it means the contract is "renewable after the fifth month of the contract is (sic)... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for Louisiana on
Q: Can an apartment complex in Louisiana require renters insurance as a term of a lease?

I've been looking, but can't find anything official in the rental law.

Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on Jul 15, 2019

Teaching opportunity: The law is not designed to solve every little problem that comes your way during this lifetime; the Latin phrase for this rule is "De minimus non curat lex." Accordingly, if Louisiana laws regarding "rental law" do not contain anything about landlords... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Contracts and Employment Law for Louisiana on
Q: Is a verbal contract legal between a general contractor and sub contractor.

Labor work was completed by myself (sub-contractor) between 60-70 days ago and general contractor has not paid me. General contractor says he doesn't have the funds to pay me.

Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on Jul 11, 2019

Yes.

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