"Can't beat City Hall"? Detrimental reliance case? [2 yrs' (low) water bills, then whacked -with an enormous "CORRECTION"]

Probably not unless you have some independent evidence of actual water usage. Detrimental reliance is a very specific legal doctrine that applies...

Neighbor's dog attacked me. She will not pay for medical bills. What options do I have?

You can bring this lawsuit in regular court, since it's more complex than small claims could really handle (although you can try and bring it there...

I was wondering why my gross pay would be more than what I actually earned? Is that something that should be looked into ?

Your questions trails off and doesn't actually address a legal issue so it's hard to answer anything. If you have a pay discrepancy, the first step...

Unfortunately, based on what you say you WERE speeding, so legally there is no actual defense to this ticket. Many times, the clerk may also "cut...

In order to change anyone's name, you have to apply for a name change with the probate and family court. You can see more info on the process here:...

Hi so can I sue a company if I think they took my tip money ?

Tip stealing is wage stealing and is illegal under MA law, however there's no way to tell if that's the case here from what is said. You should ask...

I agreed to a car lease, but did not get copies of the paperwork or the car yet. Can I cancel?

Massachusetts does not have a legal cool down period for any consumer contracts that were signed at a business. That means that once the lease was...

If the lease required that you pay the gas bill, which based on the plain language you included it does, and the place was separately metered, then...

Service of citation in guardianship?

Generally unless a court orders otherwise, service at the "last and usual place of abode," meaning leaving a copy for them by a sheriff or...

How to obtain the discovery form that was supposed to be served by a tenant

Yes, filing discovery is almost always a strategy just to buy a little more time. You can file your own discovery requests with the court with a...