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answered on May 2, 2025

You will need a MS attorney to examine the document. But land is conveyed by an executed and delivered Deed, not just a contract to do something. Who is the grantee? He does not need to sign the Deed. If the document can be construed as a Deed, then any proper grantors have already conveyed... View More

A Mississippi attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Yes, it could be a breach, and it could also be a misunderstanding due to communication. From a textbook standpoint, one party acting on their own does not usually have authority to change the terms of a... View More

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answered on Mar 14, 2025

In Mississippi, you can appoint someone other than your spouse to handle your financial and healthcare decisions by executing a Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) for finances and an Advance Health-Care Directive for medical decisions. These legally binding documents override a spouse’s default... View More

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answered on Feb 24, 2024

No, it's not legal for your lessor to enter your home without warning or notification. As a tenant, you have the right to privacy and peaceful enjoyment of your rented space. Landlords are typically required to provide reasonable notice before entering your home, except in cases of emergency.... View More

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answered on Nov 18, 2023

The concepts you're referring to, such as admiralty law applying to individuals and notions of being "lost at sea" or governed by "corporate codes" under a "communist democracy" operated from Switzerland or England, are not recognized principles in United States... View More

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answered on Nov 8, 2025

You can be held to pay utilities in Mississippi if your lease—written or oral—makes you responsible; leases longer than one year must be in writing, but a month-to-month arrangement can be oral. Because you agreed to keep paying “according to” the old lease that put utilities on you, a... View More

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answered on Nov 5, 2025

That’s an understandable concern, especially when you’ve invested your own money into shared household items. In Mississippi, ownership of personal property is generally determined by who purchased the item, regardless of where it’s located. If you have receipts showing that you bought the... View More

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answered on Oct 26, 2025

You formed a valid oral contract for goods, and at $300—later $250—it falls below Mississippi’s $500 Statute of Frauds threshold, so no writing was required. When defects surfaced, you and the seller modified the price to $250, which Article 2 of the UCC allows in good faith without extra... View More

This is troubling. It is very likely that if you were administered narcotic pain medication that this transfer to your son could be set aside. Give us a call at 601-272-2406 to discuss further.

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answered on Oct 25, 2025

Because you and your siblings, nephews, and nieces agree to sell, you can proceed by collective conveyance. Start by ordering a Mississippi title commitment to confirm vesting and liens and to determine whether any spouse must sign to release homestead rights.

The cleanest path uses one... View More

I'm sorry this happened to you. If the contract has clauses that require arbitration, those are enforceable. That could dictate choosing the path of arbitration over litigation in court. But you say that the contract "suggests" using a mediator or arbitrator. That could benefit from... View More

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answered on Sep 11, 2025

Since this is your first offense, the court may consider your clean record when determining outcomes. Grand larceny in Mississippi can carry serious penalties, including fines, probation, and potential jail time, depending on the value involved and the circumstances. Because the amount is \$2,000,... View More

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answered on Sep 2, 2025

It’s very frustrating to hold a valid Durable Power of Attorney and still be turned away by the bank. In Mississippi, a properly executed and notarized DPOA should allow you to act on behalf of your fiancé, but some banks put up internal barriers or claim “policy” as a way to refuse. Without... View More

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answered on Aug 31, 2025

Timeshare contracts are written to be very difficult to cancel once the rescission period has passed, but deceptive practices can give you another path to challenge them. If you truly did not receive the contract until after the cancellation window closed, you may be able to argue that you were... View More

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answered on Aug 31, 2025

The type of claim you pursue depends on the core issue you want the court to address. If your main argument is that the landlord failed to honor the lease and applied rules inconsistently, that generally falls under contract law. A breach of contract claim focuses on whether management failed to... View More

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answered on Jul 10, 2025

No, the apartment complex cannot legally change the terms of a signed lease from a 4-bedroom 4-bath to a 4-bedroom 3-bath without your written agreement. Since your lease clearly states that modifications require a signed addendum by both parties, their unilateral change by email does not meet that... View More

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answered on Jul 5, 2025

You may have a viable claim under the doctrine of promissory estoppel if you can prove the company made a clear promise of employment, you reasonably relied on that promise, and you suffered a financial loss as a result—namely, the purchase of the camper. The key issue is whether the company gave... View More

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answered on Jun 14, 2025

You’ve been in a confusing and unfair situation, and it’s understandable that you’re unsure of your rights. Living at the property for over a decade and paying taxes and bills gives you some standing, especially if there was no formal lease but you were there with your partner’s consent. A... View More

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answered on Jun 10, 2025

You’re absolutely right to start thinking about this now—especially after putting time, money, and love into the place you call home. If you signed away your rights to the property, then legally you don’t have ownership, but that doesn’t mean you can’t protect your right to stay. What you... View More

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answered on Jun 10, 2025

I'm really sorry you're going through this—losing a partner is hard enough without the added stress of legal uncertainty. In Mississippi, if there’s no will and you weren’t married, the law doesn’t automatically recognize your rights to your partner’s belongings, no matter how... View More