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Can I hold someone personally responsible

Answered 11 years and 9 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business Litigation
Bruce Robins
If there is no entity, the individual is personally liable.  However, don't be sure there is no entity.  Merely because the principal place of business of a corporation is Rhode Island doesn't mean that it is incorporated there.  Many corporations and other business entities are incorporated in states (usually Delaware) other than where they do business.... Read Answer
If there is no entity, the individual is personally liable.  However, don't be sure there is no entity.  Merely because the principal place... Read Answer

Getting out of a commercial lease.

Answered 13 years and 7 months ago by attorney Hilary B. Miller   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business Litigation
Hilary B. Miller
You should discuss this topic with a real estate attorney. The attorney will be in a position to advise you whether by your conduct in the intervening years you may have assumed the lease or otherwise be liable under it.
You should discuss this topic with a real estate attorney. The attorney will be in a position to advise you whether by your conduct in the... Read Answer

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