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How do I go about getting paid for building an addition to someone's house and now they don't want to pay

Answered 4 years and 7 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
Sue her for breach of contract.
Sue her for breach of contract.

can i sue someone for a bad roof job

Answered 4 years and 8 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
You can always sue, but whether you would succeed depends on the particular facts of your case, and whether the roofer (the company, if it is a legal entity such as a corporation or an llc, not the owner of the company individually) breached the contract.
You can always sue, but whether you would succeed depends on the particular facts of your case, and whether the roofer (the company, if it is a legal... Read More

can a private country club still demand payment of monthly dues after i resigned due to moving away from the area

Answered 4 years and 10 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
What does your contract say about cancelllations?  Have  you met all the contractual conditions?
What does your contract say about cancelllations?  Have  you met all the contractual conditions?

My employer breached my employment contract, placed me on a Performance Improvement Plan which I satisfied and they still fired me. Can I sue?

Answered 5 years and 6 months ago by attorney Ms. Susan Mayer Hankins   |   1 Answer
Lawyer up.  Discovery process during a lawsuit will require they disclose this information to you.
Lawyer up.  Discovery process during a lawsuit will require they disclose this information to you.

Will I have a good chance of winning in small claims court?

Answered 7 years and 9 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
You (if you were also party tot he contract, otherwise only your husband) could take this guy to court because anybody can sue anybody for anything, but you may be barred from claiming that you had an oral agreement that contradicts the terms of your written contract.  Even if the receipt is not considered a fully integrated contract, and thus you are allowed to testify to your version of the true agreement, the receipt is still strong evidence supporting your ex-friend's claim that the agreement was to find a car and for you to drive it "as is."... Read More
You (if you were also party tot he contract, otherwise only your husband) could take this guy to court because anybody can sue anybody for anything,... Read More

Hired a professional painting company to paint exterior of house;I've not paid because the work is sub-standard work. Can they place a lean on home?

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
I'm not familiar with the laws of NC, but in general anybody who performs services on your home which improve its value can place a lien on it to secure payment.  if you don't reach an agreement with the ocntractor settling your dispute, and having the lien removed voluntarily, you can sue the contractor to have a court remove the lien.... Read More
I'm not familiar with the laws of NC, but in general anybody who performs services on your home which improve its value can place a lien on it to... Read More

Co-Signer Liability

Answered 9 years and 5 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
Cosigning a loan does not create any liability other than for what is stated on the loan documents.
Cosigning a loan does not create any liability other than for what is stated on the loan documents.

Is a "contract" signed by 2 roommates legal without being notarized in court of North Carolina?

Answered 10 years ago by Mr. Aaron Eugene Bradshaw (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
 Assuming that your roommate admits signing the paper, the writing may be enforced according to its terms so long as the other requirements for a legally binding contract are present. In other words, a written agreement does not have to be notarized to be enforceable.         ... Read More
 Assuming that your roommate admits signing the paper, the writing may be enforced according to its terms so long as the other requirements for... Read More

Is it a breach of contract if the disparagement is done before the existence of the contract?

Answered 10 years and a month ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
Disparaging a company before you have a contractual obligation not to do so is not a breach of contract, but it may, if not disclosed prior to contracting, be a basis for the company rescinding the contract for fraud in the inducement.  There may even be a provision in the contract in which you must represent that you have not disparaged the company which, if false, could also be a basis for rescinding the contract.  Also, depending on what you said or wrote, it could constitute slander or libel.... Read More
Disparaging a company before you have a contractual obligation not to do so is not a breach of contract, but it may, if not disclosed prior to... Read More

If you go to a car dealership and sign all the paperwork, get the key to your new car, and leave. You realize that no one never asked you for you paym

Answered 10 years and 2 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
Yes.  According to your email, you know that you owe the money, you just didn't pay yet because the dealership forgot to ask.  There's no basis to avoid paying.
Yes.  According to your email, you know that you owe the money, you just didn't pay yet because the dealership forgot to ask.  There's no... Read More

What are some examples of a non-important contract provision?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
That depends completely upon the circumstances.  Some parties may not care at all about an arbitration provison, a non-compete clause, a choice of law clause, a liquidated damages provision, a confidentiality or non-disparagement provision, a cure provision, a merger clause, etc.  To others, depending on the circumstances, one or more of these provisions could be crucial.... Read More
That depends completely upon the circumstances.  Some parties may not care at all about an arbitration provison, a non-compete clause, a choice... Read More

Can a Power of Attorney be cancelled if the person is no longer in sound mind

Answered 13 years and a month ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
If your mother was really not competent at the time she changed the power of attorney, or was caused to do so only due to the "undue influence" of your father, the change is invalid.  However, you have to think about what you will be getting into if you challenge the cancellation, because you will have to go to court to prove that she was incompetent and/or  under your father's undue influence, and have the cancellation revoked.  This will be expensive, time consuming, and likely put you at odds with your father, and you might not win.... Read More
If your mother was really not competent at the time she changed the power of attorney, or was caused to do so only due to the "undue influence" of... Read More

Breach of Promise

Answered 13 years and 2 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
I don't know if North Carolina still recognizes a cause of action for breach of a promise to marry.  Many states no longer do.  Moreover, it is likely that the statute of limitations on any such claim has passed, since he broke up with you more than a year ago.
I don't know if North Carolina still recognizes a cause of action for breach of a promise to marry.  Many states no longer do.  Moreover,... Read More

Homeowner Association responsibility question?

Answered 13 years and 3 months ago by attorney Hilary B. Miller   |   1 Answer
The terms of the contract control. It is nice that you "feel" that you shouldn't have to pay, but all sewage lines in your HOA run under common areas and are subject to acts of nature while there. The agreement transfers this risk of loss to you.
The terms of the contract control. It is nice that you "feel" that you shouldn't have to pay, but all sewage lines in your HOA run under common areas... Read More

what are your rights if you told you were approved for a loan,signed documents then you were told there wasn,t a credit check done

Answered 13 years and 3 months ago by attorney Hilary B. Miller   |   1 Answer
Probably none. You haven't suffered any damages and nobody entered into a legally binding commitment to make you a loan.
Probably none. You haven't suffered any damages and nobody entered into a legally binding commitment to make you a loan.

Need Business Contract Review For State Of North Carolina

Answered 13 years and 3 months ago by attorney Hilary B. Miller   |   1 Answer
Why do you think that review of a simple contract will require that you spend "a lot of money"? If you are serious about being in this business, then your contracts matter do you, just as your products, web site, advertising, and other business elements do. Find a good local attorney who will be your partner as you grow your business. You will need an accountant, too. These are basic costs of starting, and being in, business. Plan on spending hundreds to perhaps a few thousand dollars getting the initial basics right. There is no free lunch.... Read More
Why do you think that review of a simple contract will require that you spend "a lot of money"? If you are serious about being in this business, then... Read More

Am I a independent contractor or employee?

Answered 13 years and 6 months ago by Michael Charles Doland (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I am not licensed in your state. Still, based on the facts you disclose it appears that you are an employee and not an independent contractor. The next step is to locate an employment lawyer in your state.
I am not licensed in your state. Still, based on the facts you disclose it appears that you are an employee and not an independent contractor. The... Read More
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