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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Landlord - Tenant and Real Estate Law for Ohio on
Q: I was in a land contract and the landlord kept renewing it every year n raising the rent now he is making us month to mo
Bruce Martin Broyles
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answered on Sep 29, 2024

The terms of the land installment agreement should be in writing and recorded with the County Recorder.

Unless the contract allows the rent to be modified by the landlord, the landlord cannot change the amount of the rent or the term

0 Answers | Asked in Child Support for Alabama on
Q: What type of lawyer do I need to contact in regards to helping me track down a settlement check that was received?

My son's father is trying to avoid paying child support and he has received a settlement check but I believe that he put the check in his wife's name or another family members name.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for California on
Q: What statute or rule define request to answer questions as SUBP-010 for records?

What statute or rule of court define Subpoena on non-party during discovery , with request to answer questions as SUBP-010 for records?

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answered on Sep 28, 2024

In California, a subpoena like SUBP-010, which involves a request for records from a non-party during discovery, is governed by the California Code of Civil Procedure. Specifically, **Section 2020.410** allows for the issuance of a subpoena to compel the production of documents, electronically... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Copyright for Iowa on
Q: Would the name Kimpossible (all one word)be a copyright infringement?

My name is Kim. I have a friend who has called me Kimpossible for years. I want to start a YouTube channel called Kitchen Kimpossible.

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Using the name "Kimpossible" could potentially raise concerns with Disney, as it is closely associated with their popular animated character and show "Kim Possible." Trademark law protects distinctive names, especially in cases where they are strongly tied to a well-known brand.... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence and Family Law for Virginia on
Q: I really need a lawyer to help me with a handful of things. Ive been being abused mentally for years i need protection

My ex bf and father of 1 of my children is using the court system to abuse me more. He raped me while he thought i was sleeping back in 2021 which i never filed but now i see i should of filed. He admitted to doing it in a snap message. He has falsely filed report with cps and also sent cops for a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for California on
Q: Business records subpoena as answers to questions by non-party

Can a party to lawsuit request from non-party during discovery records as answers to questions by non-party?

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Yes, a party to a lawsuit can request records from a non-party during discovery, but it has to be done through a business records subpoena. This allows the party to obtain documents, electronically stored information, or other records that are relevant to the case.

The subpoena must be...
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1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law and Real Estate Law for New York on
Q: Is there a statute of limitations on a void deed to appeal with a Quiet Title Action? Adverse Possession
Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Sep 28, 2024

No statute of limitations to invalidate a forged deed. In other scenarios, there are limitations of time.

Jack

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for California on
Q: Are answers by non-party under subpoena to questions are legally considered business records?

Are answers by non-party under subpoena to questions during discovery are legally considered business records?

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No, answers by a non-party under subpoena to questions during discovery are not typically considered business records. Business records generally refer to documents that are created and kept in the regular course of business, such as invoices, contracts, or employee records. The information... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: I was arrested for trespassing and burglary in my own house.

My wife called the cops and said someone was in the house she didn't know because we were arguing and I locked her out. The cops kicked the door down and arrested me no questions asked whether I live there or not. Burglary and trespassing both felony 1 in pa . She paid bail I'm out now.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for Arkansas on
Q: How do I file for temporary maintenance in a divorce
Gregg Austin Knutson
Gregg Austin Knutson
answered on Sep 28, 2024

If a case has already been filed, the party requesting temporary maintenance has to schedule a temporary hearing and serve notice of the temporary hearing upon the opposing party. Both parties are also required to exchange an Affidavit of Financial Means prior to the hearing. In preparing the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Virginia on
Q: I am needing to get my mother's will prorated and the deed to her house put in my name. What kind of Lawyer do I need?

I do not live in the area where the will is needing to be probated.

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answered on Sep 29, 2024

Will has no effect unless filed for Probate, so hire a competent VA attorney.

0 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning for Arkansas on
Q: The executor will not pay the beneficiaries and says she spent the money. What are my courses of action? Thank you.

My sister is the executor. The will states the money is to be split three ways between me, my sister and my nephew. I never received documents about the value of the estate but I would guess it is around $150,000. Can she be charged with theft?

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Tennessee on
Q: My mom’s brother sold 1acre(my grandfathers property) land in 1998 and then brought back the same piece of land in 2004

Will my mom still have rights over that property?

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answered on Sep 29, 2024

Probably not, but hire an attorney to search the title. Mother may never have had an interest, or it may have been extinguished.

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Employment Discrimination and Libel & Slander for Texas on
Q: Can my boss prevent me from getting other positions if I don't want to stay in the same division?

My boss retaliated against me after I was on a medical accommodation for asking questions on extra assignments I received while on the medical accommodation. After I asked questions the assignments stopped. She then wrote me up and it was unjustified. Now I am being targeted and I have applied for... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Intellectual Property and Patents (Intellectual Property) on
Q: I have an idea for a patent that is 100% my own. however a patent already exists which is SIMILAR but not the same.

my idea is about a self defense related device. i found out that a patent exists which is somewhat similar to my device but not the same. mine has a lot more features and a few major differences in the design and functionality itself. would i still be able to patent my invention?

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answered on Sep 28, 2024

Probably yes. Another important question is whether a design or utility patent on your invention would actually be useful to you as a business owner. This is something to carefully discuss with an experienced practitioner before jumping into the patent process.

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1 Answer | Asked in Education Law for New Jersey on
Q: As a public school employee in NJ, do I have the right to request that all parent staff communication be through email?

If I feel a parents request are excessive for her special education child, do I have a right to request all communication, with the exception of IEP meetings, be documented and therefore, conducted via email?

Stuart Nachbar
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Stuart Nachbar
answered on Sep 28, 2024

Yes, you can request that all communications outside of the IEP be via email, but I would make sure same is documented in the IEP under the appropriate section, and that there is also a clause for emergency communication

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for Louisiana on
Q: in default, nothing to split, I have custody of the children from dv, no response from courts on case status 1/2

2/2 How do I go about finalizing divorce? Final disclosures were filed as well. The last correspondence said I need to enter default again. Why?

0 Answers | Asked in Products Liability for Ohio on
Q: Can I sue for false advertisement and health concerns for my son?

A popular soap company that's entire basis is "natural ingredients" is putting alumina in its products. This is concerning because 1. This is my son's go to brand of soap and 2. Is this not false advertisement?

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation for Pennsylvania on
Q: I received a call that I was going to be sued they had my Social date of birth for a bill 12 years ago

Matter was concerning 12 years ago a bill they reached out to my daughter and husband no company name no information was able to be given to me I had to make payment of 998.00 or pay 4000 in court they had my social and date of birth I have never been contacted about such and worried if this is a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for California on
Q: Notice of written deposition to non-party during discovery. Format.

What rule or CCP defines format of notice of deposition to non-party under subpoena during discovery?

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answered on Sep 29, 2024

In California, the rules for the format of a notice of deposition to a non-party are primarily governed by the California Code of Civil Procedure (CCP). Specifically, CCP § 2020.310 details the requirements for deposing a non-party, which includes the need to issue a deposition subpoena. The... View More

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