Seems like there could be a question of fact as to whether the awning was properly secured or not, which could support a claim against the business...

Can I sue a university for giving incorrect information leading to fiancial hardship?

The Restatement (Second) of Torts, which is a scholarly compendium of legal principles which courts often look to when deciding what the law is,...

Need to decide if I should go to trail

I'm not sure how your prior shoplifting felonies could be admissible. Under general principles of evidence law they are "prior bad acts" which...

Child support for an adopted child

If the father of a child is not the custodial parent, he is going to have an obligation to pay child support. The fact that the child was legally...

What are my rights?

If I understand you right, your ex-girlfriend and the house you bought together are in Ireland. If that's the case, you need to consult with an...

I was in an accident in which the other driver was found fully liable, now my passenger is trying to sue either me!

This kind of situation is why drivers have insurance. A driver sued by his passenger, who was injured in a collision, should put his or her...

Can I quit on the spot after already giving notice?

I can't tell you the rule in North Carolina because I don't practice there, but the general principle of law is that in the absence of a contract,...

If my husband files in NC and me and my children live in Md where does the divorce take place when we married in Md

More information is necessary to give you a complete answer. How long has your husband lived in North Carolina? In what state was the last...

Can I file a claim in small claims court or do I need to hire an attorney?

Small claims courts can only award money up to a certain dollar amount. Frequently that amount is $5,000 and I found some information that this is...

I signed a lease contract term from 10/2008 to 10/2009 but states is month to month thereafter. Is this lease still binding??

I don't practice law in Virginia, so I can't provide a definitive answer, but what I understand you to say is that after 10/31/09 the lease went...