An important part of my case is to prove the inexperience of workers. The discovery question asked for names, addresses, and phone numbers of suppliers and workers for the project. After refusal to answer, a motion to compel the answer to the question was granted. An answer was received, but... View More 
answered on Jun 7, 2021
You could file a motion for sanctions for failure to comply with the judge’s order. First, contact opposing counsel and request a full answer. If necessary, consider getting the information through a deposition.
Contact signed in December 2020 with the June 9, 2021 closing date which is plenty of time to build a 1600 sq ft home. The builder is doing several trades himself so he doesn’t have to pay subcontractors. He has drug his feet for weeks and will not be done in time for closing cause if me to loose... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2021
For most people, a real estate transaction is the largest purchase they will ever make. I encourage you to have an attorney review your contract in order to help you decide what to do. The contractual terms will be significant in planning your next steps. If would be reckless for anyone to... View More
I was told by the agent to sign the offer agreement but nothing was explained to me about it, now he’s adamant about me giving the deposit. The closing is three weeks away.
answered on May 3, 2021
For most people, a house purchase is the largest financial transaction that they will ever make. You shouldn’t have signed without agreeing or understanding it. That being said, the contract terms might still give you an out. Perhaps there are contingencies. Have a local attorney review the... View More
I can't relocate at this moment
answered on Feb 28, 2021
You've not provided any facts so there's no way to determine whether you are entitled to a return of your security deposit. If you are looking to terminate your lease before the agreed-up term expires, then it is unrealistic to believe that your landlord will simple agree to a mutual... View More
This is not a construction loan. We are buying the home from the builder once complete. We went under contract on a custom built home 7/4/2020 with completion 12/25/2020. We signed an amendment extension 01/04/2021 for it to be completed 4/30/2021. The house is just framed. So there’s no way it... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2021
You need to have an attorney read your contract to see if it provides an out. In general, a party to a valid contract may not simply change his or her mind. A house purchase is way too large a contract to guess as to your rights and remedies. It will cost you something to confer with a local... View More
My husband and I have been working with a breeder to purchase a puppy. In the beginning we were told "when he goes to his new home he will be current on vaccines and wormer, have his health check with our vet, AKC registration application, a puppy starter pack, and a genetic health... View More
answered on Jan 17, 2021
The question is “what is your contract.” In other words, did you have an oral contract under which you paid the deposit? If so, then the breeder cannot add terms thereafter. You may be able to pursue a claim for breach of contract or violation of Missouri’s Merchandising Practices Act (our... View More
I am being forced to pay insurance on the property or face foreclosure. Even tho the contract does not state that I am to pay said insurance. Is there a statute of limitations to file suit for recovery of insurance premiums.
answered on Jan 4, 2021
Have an attorney review the contract. Contracts for deed, in my experience, generally turn out poorly for the tenant. Missouri has different statutes of limitations for different causes of action. Breach of contract is generally 5 years but breach of a written contract to pay money is 10 years.
We're thinking of re-wording our descriptions on an internet selling site to better help us deal with fraudulent or non-compliant buyers. It's our position when a buyer buys an item we have an offer with consideration and acceptance, or a contract. The offer is the description,... View More
answered on Dec 30, 2020
Your proposed language is better than nothing but you would be better off paying a Missouri-licensed attorney to draft a solid forum-selection clause, with a Missouri choice-of-law provision.
There may be other beneficial provisions to include that you didn't even consider.... View More
being fired had nothing to do with my job and i know missouri can fire you for cause but this i feel was brought on because i went against her and tried to get my cat back home. do i have any grounds to stand on not to mention she has alot of my tools and wont give them back and didnt even give me... View More
answered on Dec 24, 2020
I don’t understand why your boss would fire you for trying to get your stolen cat returned but, even if that were true, there is nothing improper, in an employment-at-will situation, for an employer to fire an employee on account for a cat situation.
The unpaid wages presents a different... View More
I am an Insulation Contractor from Illinois where I live and work full time. My client, whom I’ve never met face-to-face (we’ve only communicated via texts and phone calls) dialed me from New York, where he lives and works and requested a quote for Crawlspace Encapsulation for his new future... View More
answered on Dec 2, 2020
I suggest that you repost your question and list your location as Illinois rather than Missouri, because you've got a state law issue.
We had no contingencies and it was an all cash offer, but the buyer has not provided proof of finances. Buyer also gave us two weeks to move out, so movers have been hired, a new house has been purchased (contingent on current house selling), and suddenly buyer has gone quiet and is unable to be... View More
answered on Nov 24, 2020
Go see an attorney to discuss filing suit for specific performance or breach of contract. Based on the facts that you described it sounds like you could assert strong claims. A good attorney will help you assess practical considerations, however.
I live in a condo association in Missouri (164 units) with monthly fees, managed by a professional company and a newly elected board. They are going to end the 3 year contract with the professional management company early (with 1 year remaining) and take over all the duties without a vote or... View More
answered on Nov 7, 2020
Read your indentures and rules and regulations. I doubt that those documents require the hiring of a third party management business.
I signed a contract to buy a property, then made a counteroffer which was accepted. Now the owner must pursue a quiet title and has not signed the extension of the closing date. Am I still obligated to buy?
answered on Oct 13, 2020
Your contract controls. If you are not clear as to its interpretation then have an attorney review it. I suspect it calls for the seller to convey clear title.
The landlord did not make sure that the property was deemed habitable before my move in date. They are now wanting me sign a revised move in date change lease and I refuse and want my money back.
answered on Sep 20, 2020
It ua necessary to review the whole contract to know whether it can be rescinded. However, it is worth mentioning that the Covenant of Habitability is part of a lease agreement. You contact a housing attorney. Good luck!
I was rushed into signing a 2 year lease agreement via docsign without seeing the property first (although I requested to see it and they ignored my request). After viewing the property, my child had an allergic reaction to the carpet and things were not in good standing at the property. Was not... View More
answered on Sep 20, 2020
You are in a bad position. The fact that you felt rushed and chose to sign without seeing the place is an explanation but is legally irrelevant. You chose to sign nonetheless. If you were not to pay rent and get sued then a court would likely find that the signed lease controls. You’ve raised... View More
answered on Sep 15, 2020
Visit the website of your local circuit court. It will contain a fee schedule.
I have been in and out of Dr. offices, psychiatrist's, and Counsiling appointments since I was 12 years old, taken from my mother for child abuse and neglect. I was taken to a boy's and girl's home called The Noyes Home in St. Joseph, MO: I have been on meds every since. I have been... View More
answered on Aug 31, 2020
It’s not a lawsuit unless you sue and have a case number. I don’t think that it will be worth your spending thousands of dollars to sue and doubt that any attorney will represent you on a contingency basis because your damages are not easily quantifiable. Plus, you are entitled to go see a... View More
Addendum after inspection we asked for licensed qualified contractor to expoxy inject and add carbon fiber strips where needed to repair crack in foundation.
The sellers response section says "will add carbon fiber strips"
This partly creates an issue as to if they need... View More
answered on Aug 21, 2020
An attorney would need to read the contract to give sound advice. It might be that you could plead a strong claim for breach of contract or violation of the Merchandising Practices Act. Before you sue, you should be aware whether you contract has language that would put you on the hook for the... View More
Regarding a contract for the use of a building. It has been signed by both parties. The date agreed to have use of the building is October 1, 2020 for $3000 monthly rent giving us 3k sqft and verbally agreeing to adding another 50 sqft to make it 3050sqft of usable space.
The initial... View More
answered on Aug 9, 2020
The validity of a contract is determined by its terms. You should have had an attorney involved in reviewing the contract. There are many contractual provisions that a landlord will right in a pro-landlord manner that an attorney could have adviseD you. I cannot tell from your post whether... View More
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