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Was I served properly as a current NY resident under MA civil court?

Deborah's answer | Answered on June 18, 2013

Mass. rules of procedure provide that a person may be served out of state by hand-delivery, by leaving the copies at his "last and usual" place of...

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Are their legal ramifications If a kicked out roommate tells you to throw away the stuff they left behind and you do so?

Deborah's answer | Answered on June 18, 2013

Obviously, if she is unstable enough to keep changing her mind about whether she wants to get her stuff, you are running some risk if you dispose...

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Can damages claim be filed including return of legal fees after school suspension is overturned in superior court

Deborah's answer | Answered on June 18, 2013

In a case alleging due process violations, attorney's fees are generally part of the relief awarded. But if you had a lawyer represent you in this...

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My stuff was packed, now PODS are unlocked & emptied.I'm told to pay $1,500 to get it back.Is landlord responsible if damaged?

Deborah's answer | Answered on June 18, 2013

The landlord-tenant law says that a sheriff or constable who executes an eviction must store the tenant's belongings in a licensed storage facility...

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Can I file a claim for discrimination and privacy violated by a doctor in the ER at the Hospital?

Deborah's answer | Answered on June 18, 2013

That the hospital is writing and calling you suggests that it is aware it may have done something wrong. You should find a lawyer to represent you...

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Options if Defendant refuses to be deposed, after Judge compelled Discovery?

Deborah's answer | Answered on June 18, 2013

Discovery against a recalcitrant litigant is hard enough for lawyers, but worse for people acting pro se. Unfortunately, this is one reason why...

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Is a unit owner required to subscribe to the condo's association expanded cable TV if they prefer to purchase limited service?

Deborah's answer | Answered on June 18, 2013

If the condo association wants to require everyone to chip in for the expanded cable service, this ought to be in the contract owners sign at the...

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I have been living in this apartment for a year and 6 mon the past 5 months that made me pay $50 a month And is not in the leas

Deborah's answer | Answered on June 18, 2013

If you have a lease saying that your rent is a certain amount, and the landlord has demanded more, that is not right. On the other hand, if your...

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Do I HAVE A CORI I WAS FRAMED BY A STALKER GIRLFRIEND about abusing my child

Deborah's answer | Answered on June 18, 2013

There is some inconsistency between saying your case was continued without a finding and saying you got probation. Probation usually presupposes a...

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Cotenants They are, in effect, partners in the tenancy. This principle applies whether the agreement is in writing or implied

Deborah's answer | Answered on June 18, 2013

It sounds as though you are asking whether you are a tenant or a sub-tenant (i.e., someone in relationship with the primary tenant but not with...

Deborah Gwen Roher's Answers (1876)

Was I served properly as a current NY resident under MA civil court?

Are their legal ramifications If a kicked out roommate tells you to throw away the stuff they left behind and you do so?

Can damages claim be filed including return of legal fees after school suspension is overturned in superior court

My stuff was packed, now PODS are unlocked & emptied.I'm told to pay $1,500 to get it back.Is landlord responsible if damaged?

Can I file a claim for discrimination and privacy violated by a doctor in the ER at the Hospital?

Options if Defendant refuses to be deposed, after Judge compelled Discovery?

Is a unit owner required to subscribe to the condo's association expanded cable TV if they prefer to purchase limited service?

I have been living in this apartment for a year and 6 mon the past 5 months that made me pay $50 a month And is not in the leas

Do I HAVE A CORI I WAS FRAMED BY A STALKER GIRLFRIEND about abusing my child

Cotenants They are, in effect, partners in the tenancy. This principle applies whether the agreement is in writing or implied