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Lots of lawyers can do that - depends how much you want to spend and how much detail you expect. 
Lots of lawyers can do that - depends how much you want to spend and how much detail you expect. 
That depends on (a) whether you handle the matter yourself; (b) how hard the defendant will fight the action; and (c) whether the other party will, or can, pay a judgment voluntarily.  If you handle the matter yourself in small claims court, there is no defense to your claim, and you know where the other party has sufficient assets to pay your judgment (i.e. you know their bank account), you should ba able to do it for less than $1,000, not counting the value of your time.... Read More
That depends on (a) whether you handle the matter yourself; (b) how hard the defendant will fight the action; and (c) whether the other party will,... Read More
This all depends the agreements you signed and the exposure you have for the loss. You will likely need to retain a lawyer to handle this issue at some expense and go from there. 
This all depends the agreements you signed and the exposure you have for the loss. You will likely need to retain a lawyer to handle this issue at... Read More
At that value - its a $250.00 learning lesson on not loaning what you can't walk away from and tolearn this person is of law character. 
At that value - its a $250.00 learning lesson on not loaning what you can't walk away from and tolearn this person is of law character. 
Find yourself another attorney.
Find yourself another attorney.

does a rider to a home for sale have to be signed bythe buyers?

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by attorney Diana L. Anderson   |   1 Answer
Any amendment or rider to the contract should be signed and acknowledged by all parties to be sure that everyone agrees to comply with the terms of the agreement. 
Any amendment or rider to the contract should be signed and acknowledged by all parties to be sure that everyone agrees to comply with the terms of... Read More
"Not many of these folks even asked for a contract. I was a realtor for many years and know that copies of everything should be given under contract law to all parties." ...beware the perils of being a Google lawyer, as that statement is patently untrue. The issue here will start with the terms of the addendum, and whether its proven that you signed it, not whether you got a copy or remember signing it. If you claim the document was forged, or that its unenforceable, then you have a different issue and will need to hire a tenant/renters lawyer to review the documents and go from there. ... Read More
"Not many of these folks even asked for a contract. I was a realtor for many years and know that copies of everything should be given under contract... Read More
You never have to move in  - but you owe the money on the lease. 
You never have to move in  - but you owe the money on the lease. 

Can i add a new clause to a contract?

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
Assuming your original contract is enforceable, yes.  You are merely making an offer to modify the contract.  Your clients are not obligated to agree, and if they don't, the original contract remains in force.
Assuming your original contract is enforceable, yes.  You are merely making an offer to modify the contract.  Your clients are not... Read More
If the sewer lines were marked and could have been discovered by the fence company, then it is liable. If it was not marked and could not be discovered, then it is not liable.
If the sewer lines were marked and could have been discovered by the fence company, then it is liable. If it was not marked and could not be... Read More

Is a lease valid if not everyone signed the document?

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Its likely valid as to you.......if you are trying to leave you need to retain a Tenant/Renters lawyer to intervene and address this with the LL to avoid this escalating to an eviction or lawsuit. 
Its likely valid as to you.......if you are trying to leave you need to retain a Tenant/Renters lawyer to intervene and address this with the LL to... Read More
You have the right to rescind a contract if the other party materially breaches it, as it appears the contractor did.  However, although I don't know specifically about Missouri small claims courts, most small claims courts don't have the power to grant equitable (nonmnetary) relief, such as rescinding a contract and compelling the contractor to provide you with a lien waiver.  You would probably have to sue in a court of general jurisdiction.... Read More
You have the right to rescind a contract if the other party materially breaches it, as it appears the contractor did.  However, although I don't... Read More
You don't. YOu simply would review the contract terms for termination requirements and tell them you have changed your mind. You will STILL owe what you owe for legal fees as "changing your mind" is gnerally not a basis for "breaking the deal". 
You don't. YOu simply would review the contract terms for termination requirements and tell them you have changed your mind. You will STILL owe what... Read More
If you have no contract with him - he cannot sue you let alone put a lien on your house. Threatening to do so is a vioalton of Fla. Stat. 559. and he could be sued for damages. 
If you have no contract with him - he cannot sue you let alone put a lien on your house. Threatening to do so is a vioalton of Fla. Stat. 559. and he... Read More
That depends.  Was the information material?  A failure to disclose unimportant information is not fraud, and will not invalidate the contract.  If the person selling you a car failed to disclose that the odometer had been rolled back 40,000 miles it would probably invalidate the contract; if  he neglected to tell you that the odometer had been rolleed back 3 miles, it probably wouldn't. Did the person who knew the information have a duty to disclose it?  As a very general rule, with many exceptions, one is under no duty to tell the other party about information that you know unless is is information that you had special access to (for example, you are probably not obligated to tell a party buying your property that it is only zoned commercial, because that is a matter of public record which they can find out; you probably would be required to tell them that a neighbor had disposed of toxic chemicals on his next door property) or you have made an affirmative representation about the subject matter (for example, if the seller told the buyer that the property was zoned residential, that would probably invalidate the contract, even though they could have found out tot he contrarty by checking). Did the person who was not aware of the information enter into the contract because of that lack of information?  If the person selling you a car failed to tell you that the odometer had been rolled back that would normally invalidate the contract, but you were only buying the car because it had once been owned by Elvis and weren't planning to drive it, you didn't rely on the failure to disclose, and won't be able to invalidate the contract.... Read More
That depends.  Was the information material?  A failure to disclose unimportant information is not fraud, and will not invalidate the... Read More
She can sue the trainer and gym for forgery to get the contract declared invalid and her money back.
She can sue the trainer and gym for forgery to get the contract declared invalid and her money back.
You can cross out anything you want prior to reaching agreeement, but of course the company may refuse to do the work if you won't agree to that clause,which I think is pretty standard.  For example, whenever you go to a doctor, you sign a form that says that if your health insurer refused to pay all or part of the bill, you will be responsible to pay it.  In order better to protect yourself, I suggest that  you get your insurer to sign off on the contractor and the scope of work. in writing, before you sign any contract.   ... Read More
You can cross out anything you want prior to reaching agreeement, but of course the company may refuse to do the work if you won't agree to that... Read More

Where do I file my claim?

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
yes you have enough evidence to take him to court.
yes you have enough evidence to take him to court.