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Q: If an elevator is broken in an apartment building, how many hours does the building have to fix it? 1 elevator in buildi

1 elevator in a 6 story apartment building. Elevator was broken Friday through Monday

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jun 12, 2023

According to "The Big Bang Theory", until the series finale.

According to the DC Code, the landlord is obligated to make repairs as soon as reasonably possible after being notified that the elevator is broken. Which may be before the series finale depending on the facts and circumstances.

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Q: Was there a Conspiracy Law set in place in 1865
Daniel Gross
Daniel Gross
answered on Mar 28, 2011

Much of the law in the United States including Washington, DC is based on British common law. This is law from cases and judicial opinions which may never get made into an actual statute. The concept of conspiracy and the common law basis for a conspiracy charge predated 1865. I believe that... View More

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Q: What does media concludendi mean?
Daniel Gross
Daniel Gross
answered on Jan 6, 2011

This term is a little-used Latin phrase which looks at all steps in an argument to see if they are logical. When an appeal court is reviewing a fining, the court can look to see if the judgment is conclusive in all parts of the arguments.

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Q: How do I run a continuance for my pre trial? Must I appear in person?
Daniel Gross
Daniel Gross
answered on Dec 21, 2010

If the continuance is agreed to by both sides of the case, it can generally be submitted to the clerk’s office for the judge to consider without a hearing being required. If one side opposes the continuance then a hearing will generally be required. Please note that this general advice only and... View More

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