Judgment vs. dismissal

An appellate court decision is not a "judgment" but the underlying adverse tax court decision is. Based on your question it is not clear to me who...

Niagara falls New York mail carrier is threatening to not give me my mail because my name is on theinside of the mailbox

Complain to your local postmaster. If the postal worker knows you live there I cannot think of any reason for them to refuse to deliver your mail...

How long can a building inspector close down a business for building a wood counter that cost $300 to make,,its been 30 days

I suggest you consult with and hire an experienced, local municipal attorney to help expedite and resolve this matter. My gut sense is that a local...

I want to be sure my child is not surveyed or interviewed without my presence. Is there a legal form that I can send my school?

I suggest you contact your school district and ask about any opt-out rights that you may have. Here is a helpful link discussing inBloom-related...

Blocking one's right to file administrative complaint, e.g. discrimination

I suggest you hire an attorney to review the mandatory arbitration provision that the HOA is seeking to enforce. Under certain circumstances it may...

What are my buyer's rights? Can I do well in civil court without an attorney even if I have actual proves?

If you want to sue your best bet is to hire an attorney. If you cannot afford one then your next best option would be to handle this yourself in...

Is it legal for a landlord to take 3 months security on a commercial property .

Nothing illegal about requiring a 3-month security deposit. In this case it seems that the landlord has stated that it has concerns about your...

I have court papers I need to serve my ex and he is no where to be found. Court is next week, it is for a temp restraining order

I cannot advise as to Washington law, but in general if you cannot effect service before the hearing you can ask to adjourn it. If you know your...

A store is private property, so yes they can bar you from entering the store and charge you with trespassing. If they were doing this because of...

I received a Census Bureau survey which has personal questions; how much income I make for the year? What are my rights?

You are required to answer. Anyway, you also are required to provide this info when you fill out your tax return.