God did not lay the pipe! Utility vendor insurance carrier says not liable for damages as no work had been done that was faulty, just normal wear. But also claimed 100 year pipe, only been 50 years in. Another main burst 100 yards down road yesterday. My damage was 4 weeks ago. Should I file... Read more »
A North Carolina attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for three weeks. You could continue to await a response, but you could also consider reaching out to local attorneys with experience in civil litigation and property & casualty losses. This has the makings of a complex,... Read more »
I kicked my ex boyfriend out of my house 2 weeks ago. He left the majority of his belongings and no matter how many times I ask, he won't come get them. He also left a dog and a car. Obviously I will just have the car towed, but what can I do about the dog? Can I sell her? It was a free... Read more »
If a guest in your home left his belongings, he has no legal right to reclaim them.
Four months ago the house burned down and he was killed. The fire Dept ruled it an accident but an autopsy was performed and I had to give DNA to identify his body.
He is still in the morgue and the Medical Examiner has said it could take up to a year to get the report and death... Read more »
Not likely without a death certificate, ownership is presumed to still be in both names.
1st cousin (child of her uncle)
If they legally adopted you, you are treated no differently than a biological member of the family under the law. Whether or not you have any rights to your cousin's estate is a separate matter and would turn on how many surviving family members your cousin had.
I purchased a home in NC from a property management company. The house is rented and I’m allowing the tenant to stay. She informed me that the previous landlord will not return her security deposit. She is elderly and doesn’t seem able to navigate this issue herself. I’d like to know what... Read more »
The security deposit should have followed the lease, and since you purchased it subject to the lease then they should have transferred it to you. I would pursue it with the management company and demand that they turn over the deposit to you.
Even if that is not the case they have 30 days... Read more »
In NC I am adopted 1st cousin
I would need to see the petition filed by the lawyer to give you a worthwhile opinion. Feel free to contact me.
I am 26 living in NC and I don't have a single traffic ticket or violation so far and clean on my criminal records. Today I got a speeding citation(GS 20-141(J1)) on highway for driving 20mph over the limit of 65mph and was given court date. I am worried if this will impact my career since as... Read more »
Most counties reduce speeding tickets to give people an incentive to go ahead and take care of them. Technically, speeding at a high enough speed is treated as a criminal charge and, if convicted, would show up on a background check. Getting it reduced would address this and is usually how traffic... Read more »
My lawyer said due to cases being so old he could not get it continued in district court even though I was outta town with car issues and told me the just issued an FTA with 25000 secure bond and now 5 days later including the weekend they have not issued a warrant
An FTA is not the same thing as an Order for Arrest (OFA). It is possible an OFA has not been issued yet, some counties allow a grace period between the missed court date and issuing an OFA to give people with a good reason for missing court a chance to fix it. It is also possible there is an OFA... Read more »
I am prepared to repair the damage but I really had no idea it made contact. I knew I was close but didn’t tell or hear any contact. My car had a light scratch only. The other has a plastic 1/4 panel that will need to be painted and dent removed. I have no criminal or traffic infractions on my... Read more »
Only a North Carolina attorney could advise here, but your question remains open for three weeks. If you haven't already done so at this point, you could reach out to local attorneys to discuss handling of the matter (while at the same time looking into arrangements to cover the property... Read more »
My father is a homeless veteran due to a consent judgment outside the original will.
A remainderman cannot also have a life estate. The interests merge and he would have the fee, although it occasionally may not be absolute and subject to other encumbrances or conditions. It is possible for others to have simultaneous life estates which encumber the other's fee. I suggest... Read more »
This question was presented to attorneys that work on patents (inventions). There is not a legal category for pa r ents.
You may want post this as a probate question as it may be possible that your father did not do estate planning and the default rules will be applied.
This is... Read more »
I’m having issues with my scalp, hair loss (lots of it) doctor visits and etc. knowing this I’m feeling like I have been frauded and taken advantage of.
You will need qualified medical expert testimony that establishes the product caused your injury in order to have a good case. Product liability cases are very difficult to handle without a lawyer. I recommend you have a personal consultation with a personal injury lawyer to evaluate your case.
This is a hard question to understand. Do you currently have a sole proprietorship? Or will it be a new one? Nothing is required to establish a sole proprietorship. Your income is reported on Form 1040, Schedule C or C-EZ. You should be running all income through a separate bank account to... Read more »
I have vertigo and turned in paperwork to my general manager at work but still received written referrals for being late and not showing up when I am having vertigo can I be fired for it
Hi more information is needed here. If your vertigo qualifies as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, and you request a reasonable accommodation, the employer should work with you on getting an accommodation you need. I would reach out to an employment law attorney in your state... Read more »
I have statements showing charges tied to him, none of which were made by me. I need help recovering the funds and working with the credit card company to resolve this. After many hours spent on calls trying to determine how and when this happened (initially thinking the card was fraudulently... Read more »
What did your partnership agreement say about who was to be responsible for what? Was the debt incurred for business purposes or personal purposes? In very general terms, you would resolve the issue with the bank that issued the credit card. Then, yes you could sue the former partner for paying... Read more »
I have been paying the taxes and maintenance for land for over 10 years straight. Land is currently owned by me, my mom, and brother. Legally I am 66.66 owner the remainder is split between my mom and brother. Can I seek fully ownership in the state of North Carolina since I have been fully paying... Read more »
No, but you can demand that your family pay their portion of the taxes going forward and ask for back taxes. If you do this they may be willing to sell/give you their interest in the land.
My hair is thinning and I have a bald spot that recently appeared. Prior to some hair loss my scalp has been irritated whenever I touched my hair. This concerns the recent lawsuit involving Johnson & Johnson.
At your age you may wish to consider that having hair loss from whatever origin is unusual and you may want to consult an M.D. expert. Do not say you are interested in a case. Doctors don't like to be involved and you need a good diagnosis.
However to make a claim you need some reason... Read more »
Depends on whether or not someone was named in the will if there even is a will. If no one has come forward within 90 days from the death then anyone interested can serve as executor provided the clerk approves them.
My family cemetery is on a dirt road and people bought the land above it and have now put a gate up that is locked and says we have to call before we can enter and I was wondering if that's legal?
The property owners have the right to restrict access to their land, but you also have a right to visit the graves of your ancestors. I would advise trying to work out a more long-term solution before bringing this all before the court. You can file a motion before the clerk to have a more... Read more »
Our financial situation changed. And can’t afford college. Is there any escape for him? They r going to report him to credit agency and make him liable for money. He has never lived in this apt- it was for August. By not giving a deposit-does it make the lease null?
They may file an eviction against him, which is supposed to hit his credit but doesn't always. But since he is no longer living there they may decide that he has abandoned the property and not sue him to evict. Without personal knowledge of the apartment and the lease, I can't offer more... Read more »
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