Can a customer demand her deposit back just because they want to go with someone else. I haven't even started the job.

Possibly. It depends upon the wording of the contract. If there’s no language about what happens for cancellation or delay, I think you have the...

Can I sue the licensed contractor?

Yes, but you may have a sharply limited recovery because the damages (harm to you) appears negligible.

Am iI able to get a support monthly payment from a companion of 15 years?

It’s exceedingly unlikely that you could receive a support award under these circumstances. The only chance—and it’s slim—would be to try to...

Can I sue a corporation in small claims court?

Yes you can and the process is simple. It’s not a waste of time if the defendant has the capability to pay, which you may only know when they show...

Can the judge grant my son father his SS card? He claims he wants to open an account for him.

Yes, the judge can do that. The judge can do lots of things. The father may not be perfect, but he is effectively a more or less equal parent in...

You can’t sue a college for cancelling a course.

Attorney Owens is correct. Nearly every dry cleaner has policies that make it hard to argue that a “bailment” was created—a technical term making...

what do I do about failed attempt to be served a summons

I’d recommend agreeing to accept electronic service. They can surmount service difficulties in a variety of ways that may not actually place you on...

Can a grandparent get visitation rights?

There’s a statute in Massachusetts whereby a grandparent can seek approval for visitation but parents with sole custody can nonetheless oppose such...

IIs it illegal for a limo driver to reach to the back seat to rub top part of a woman's thigh without consent ?

Done intentionally without consent, yes, this would be a civil assault and a criminal offense as well. The place to start is filing a complaint...