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2 legal [2, *]questions have been posted about contracts by real users in Montana. Ask your question and dive into the knowledge of attorneys who handle your issue regularly. Similar topics to explore also include breach of contract. All topics and other states can be accessed in the dropdowns below.

IF I SIGNED A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR A PROPERTY THAT I DO NOT TAKE POSSESSION OF FOR TWO WEEKS, AM I LEGALLY OBLIGATED TO THAT LEASE

Answered 7 years and 11 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
Bruce Robins
I'm not sure what you mean by "obligated to the property", but you became bound by the lease when it was executed, not when you take possession (unless the lease provides that it can be cancelled prior to taking possession).
I'm not sure what you mean by "obligated to the property", but you became bound by the lease when it was executed, not when you take possession... Read Answer

can someone ask for an unpaid promissory note after 26 years in Montana

Answered 11 years and 8 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
Bruce Robins
Statutes of limitations don't run from when the contract was made, but from when it was breached.  I don't know the applicable statutes of limitations in Montana, but if the note was due 26 years ago, the limitations period has undoubtedly expired (the contract statute of limitations in NY is 6 years, and I know of no jurisdiction which has a longer one.)  However, if the note was due 2 years ago, or on demand and no demand was ever made until now, the limitations period may not have run.... Read Answer
Statutes of limitations don't run from when the contract was made, but from when it was breached.  I don't know the applicable statutes of... Read Answer

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