If you cannot resolve the matter personally, your best bet is to seek the assistance of a professional. A phone call, strongly worded letter, or filing a lawsuit seeking injunctive relief are among the ways an attorney may be able to assist you.

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If there is a written contract, then the terms of the contract govern what you must pay. Typically lender contracts have clauses that cover early payment. If this is just an individual, then it is the terms that you agreed to whether in writing or verbal. If you did not agree to pay interest for... View More

If no date or time is specified in the contract, then the law says it must be completed within a reasonable time. What is reasonable depends on the facts and circumstances of the case. If you feel that they are beyond what could be reasonable, you can terminate the contract and hire a replacement... View More

Your lawyer is in the best position to determine what claims should be raised in a pleading. You should talk with your lawyer and ask if he mistakenly omitted a claim, or determined, in his professional opinion, that a claim should be omitted.

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Requesting the Register of Deeds to compare and certify that the copy is the same at the original at the time of recording. Typically the Register of Deeds provides certified copies after taking the request and making the appropriate review, generally not immediately. This service is an immediate... View More

If the written contract does not accurately describe your agreement, do not sign it. Unfortunately, that leaves you with a verbal agreement which will be your word against his. The contractor cannot force you to sign the contract. At this point ,he has already been paid for the materials supplied,... View More

No. Neither an incorporator nor a registered agent have to have any ownership or title affiliation with an organization. Incorporator and registered agents are often third parties, such as attorneys or companies that are set up to act as registered agents.

If the her is your girlfriend, then you can go legal or realism. Realism is if you don't have the money now you won't be able to pay her back. Secondly, has the case gone to judgment? Depending on the amounts bankruptcy is an option. Another issue is what you got for signing it. If it... View More

There are several attorneys listed on the Justia directory who would be able to help you. You should look for North Carolina attorneys with experience with copyright law, business transactions (licensing agreement and business entity formation), and civil litigation. You should contact 2-3... View More

Possibly, but this is a complicated matter and you will need to sit down with an experienced lawyer and go through all of the detail. It is possible you may have a breach of contract claim. However, some time has passed and you may have lost claims by waiting to pursue this.

You can do a written contract that would cover the terms of your agreement. However, everything about this agreement does not sound good. Is there a lien on the vehicle. What if he doesn't make the payments. Why don't you have a lien on the vehicle? In the current status, he could sell... View More

If you have a signed written contract for the sale of the home, then the contract can be enforced. If you believe the other party is in breach of the contract, then you should contact a real estate attorney for assistance.

What is included in the costs is a function of what the parties negotiate to be above and beyond the contractor's fee. There is no set law or statute on this. There is unlikely to be any fiduciary duty from the contractor to the homeowner whether is a cost plus contract or fixed amount.

There is no limit by law, but it should be a negotiated sum between the homeowner and contractor. Generally, deposits should be limited to around 10% of the contract price, but this also depends on the remaining pay schedule. Contractors typically ask for deposits for material costs. However, if... View More

You should consult with a real estate attorney who can advise you on the best method to complete the transfer and any issues that might arise because of your concerns. If you have concerns about a relative questioning the state of mind of the mother, you may also want to consult with an attorney... View More

Both parties are bound by the original contract and its terms. Review the contract for its terms on charging fees, such as the $170.00 and for termination provisions. None of the facts you have presented appear to indicate fraud. Unless the contract allows for one party to unilaterally modify its... View More

You need to contact an attorney immediately to discuss your case.Once more facts are learned, the attorney may be able to take steps to stop actions on the other party's part. A contract of this type does not have to be notarized to be valid. If you are not in default of the contract, they... View More

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answered on Feb 22, 2017

Sure - if you know how. If you don't, it would be about as smart a thing to do as trying to rebuild your cars transmission if you aren't a mechanic. If cost is a factor the days of old lawyers charging $2,500 or more for a simple separation agreement are virtually over. You can get a... View More

There is nothing wrong with requesting documentation of additional work performed and the authorization to perform that work. If the work was not authorized, then generally, he would not be able to collect from you. However, there are other legal theories under which an argument could be made to be... View More

It depends on the terms of your agreement, whether written or oral. The money was paid and used for the intended purpose, so no doubt you have a contract. What was your agreement with respect to the money? To pay back after a certain time frame or when the business reached a certain point? If there... View More