How do I go about filing the court documents?
answered on Mar 6, 2023
You should consult a competent attorney with experience in the area of civil rights in public accommodations in or near the district where the conduct took place.
Expect a vigorous defense from these retail giants. Be sure to make the financial preparations to fund litigation of this... View More
All of the bikes on the rack in our parking garage were thrown away, multiple other employees (including supervisors and some dept managers) were not aware. We found out after the fact that only the condo owners were sent an email to get their bikes if they don't want them thrown out. The bike... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2023
Claims not exceeding $5,000 in value may be filed in District Court as a Small Claims matter. The District Court complaint form is available as a fillable PDF document on the court's website, or a paper version can be obtained from the clerk's office. The rules of evidence do not apply... View More
services in Delaware, our home state.
answered on Jan 25, 2023
Theft typically requires an intent to steal and not pay as of the time the property is taken, so if equipment was obtained under a rental agreement from its lawful owner, without force and voluntarily provided to the contractor by agreement, then the owner of the equipment would have to prove that... View More
Can equitable tolling of the statute of limitations be applied to issues or claims that were incorporated in prior lawsuits that were eventually dismissed for other technical reasons?
answered on Jan 11, 2023
Maryland courts construe statutes of limitations strictly, and equitable tolling only will be applied to suspend the running of a statute of limitations if the defendant holds out an inducement not to file suit or indicates that limitations will not be pleaded. Otherwise, the time to file suit... View More
Can the Doctrine of Unconscionability only be used for issues relating to the contract itself or can it also be presented for issues beyond the contract? For instance, if the person can prove that s/he is the subject of harassment and harm and cannot fulfill contract obligations, can s/he present... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2023
No, unless the claims are directed at the other party to the contract, whose harassing actions directly interfered with or resulted in the harassed party being unable to perform their obligations under the contract. But the defense in that scenario is not "unconcionability" but a claim... View More
I paid in full for an all-inclusive wedding where the venue would pay the third-party vendors themselves with the money I paid them. We are now three months post wedding and the photographer is withholding our pictures because they still haven't been paid. The vendor is refusing to respond to... View More
answered on Jan 8, 2023
So, I imagine you would like the photos asap. You can pay a lawyer to send a letter to the vendor to either pay the money they owe at once, or you will pay and then sue the vendor for breach of contract. This will cost you (1) to pay the lawyer; and (2) pay the photographer what you've... View More
Wouldn't this be a breach of the proposal/contract?
answered on Dec 12, 2022
In Maryland, the law views an engagement ring as a "conditional gift" for which marriage is the condition. If the condition is not met, then the recipient must give back the ring, and the giver of the ring is restored ownership. This is different than the usual effect of an... View More
How long until I can get rid of them. Only my name is on the house or lease and I live in Maryland. He also left with unpaid rent, electric and water.
answered on Dec 10, 2022
To be safe, send/serve him with written notice that he make reasonable arrangements within 30 days to come pick up his property, or failing that, you will deem the items to be abandoned property and will dispose of them in any manner expedient to you. Take photographs of the items, so as to make a... View More
answered on Dec 5, 2022
A Maryland attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. In addition to your own searches, you could try the tab above, "Find a Lawyer." Additionally, many state bar associations have attorney referral services. Good luck
local law enforcement, what else can I do? The amount is over $5000.
answered on Dec 2, 2022
You can file a civil suit in Maryland, or in Texas. Getting a judgment awarded is one thing; collecting it is another. If the scammer is in Texas, you will almost certainly have to enforce the judgment in Texas if that is where he has his assets. In a criminal proceeding, the judge can order... View More
Over $ 5,000 and I would like to put a lien on the property
answered on Oct 25, 2022
Assuming this is contruction on real property, if it is a private residence then the dollar value of the entire project (of which your subcontract is a part) must be equal to or greater than 15% of the value of the property itself or you cannot assert a mechanic's lien. You must first serve... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2024
https://www.mdcourts.gov/court-forms/forms/motion-continuance-postponement
If you are in the Circuit Court (As opposed to the district court), you may use this form here and fill in the information based on your case. Simply make arguments directed to the court as to why the date should be... View More
I have been paying the car for a year and because i was late one time and don't work for him anymore he said he will report the car stolen to mess my new job up . What are my options ?
answered on Oct 19, 2023
It is not theft if he allows you to use the car with his permission. However, he can demand the car back at any time since he is the sole person on the title.
My wife opened a checking account on my suggestion to receive a $400 bonus after 2 direct deposits are made within 90 days. Now the bank is refusing to provide the bonus. I want to file a small claim, but my wife is not interested in physically going to court. I would like to file a case with both... View More
answered on Oct 14, 2023
If the account was opened solely in your wife’s name, then only she can sue. The fact you’re married does not give you the right to sue as part of a “marital” claim. You have no standing or legal basis to proceed. The claim is your wife’s. She must sue on her own.
I purchased a house in October of 2019 and im the only one on the deed/title. My GIRLFRIEND didn’t want to pay to add her name to it and she moved in February of 2020 and started paying on mortgage & utilities in March of 2020. Also it’s a few month where I payed myself. She is still my... View More
answered on Jun 24, 2023
No. But if the girlfriend says there was an agreement that she was a co-owner and her payment toward the mortgage principal was her contribution toward ownership, then you may have a lawsuit, but her position would be very weak and unlikely to prevail.
answered on Mar 24, 2023
Yes, any motion filed with the court must be served on the other side.
If my business is in Maryland, and the business is being sued by entities outside of my state/county - do I have to retain lawyers from these particular areas?
answered on Dec 26, 2022
You will need a lawyer where the lawsuit is filed, but your lawyer in Maryland can probably coordinate that and try to get the case moved or dismissed and brought to you.
Can one Motion or Request to Seal be submitted for past multiple case filings by the same Plaintiff that has the same presiding Judge?
answered on Dec 19, 2022
Possibly, if they are all interrelated, but if they are distinct separate cases, you should file a separate motion for each separate case number.
I contacted the leasing office that I'm financially not stable to continue my rent, therefore I will vacate the apartment at the end of my lease agreement in August, which I did, because I don't want to break the contract, I was told by the leasing manager, I have to give 60 days notice;... View More
answered on Oct 6, 2022
Check your local area for a legal clinic offering free landlord-tenant services in your area. I believe University of Maryland has one, but you might also check local bar associations for guidance. Someone needs to review your lease and the facts.
Property owner has a “smoke detection” device and claims that smoke remediation was needed, which they are charging us for. Again, none of us smoke so this is impossible.
answered on Aug 25, 2022
If they attempt to charge your credit card, you should dispute the charge. If they try to bill you for it, you can refuse to pay it. If they sue you for it, you can have a trial to decide the issue.
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