MTD with prejudice or Motion for Summary Judgement?

An "assignee" is someone who receives the benefit of the assignment. It sounds like the person who drafted the complaint is saying the "assignee"...

How does our association recoup back assessments from bank owned property?

In most states, the association can file a lien against the property for unpaid assessments. The lien would be satisfied when the current owner...

Must the remainders be notified if an individual with a life estate gives it up?

Generally speaking, interests in real estate are freely transferable. Most states have as a public policy a general rule preventing restraints on...

Consulting services(IT) - Contract agreement breach threat from vendor

Restrictions on future employment are allowed in NJ. The test is whether the restriction is reasonable. That analysis varies from industry to...

What happens in a civil matter if a Plaintiff contacts the defense counsel on his own?

NJ Rules of Professional Conduct prohibit attorneys from communicating with people the attorney knows are represented by counsel; except with very...

How to transfer real estate to sibling

Title to real estate is for the most part freely transferable. Your brother could execute a deed transferring title into your name. However, I...

General contractors in NJ are subject to the Consumer Fraud Act. If you can prove a violation of that law, you may be entitled to treble damages. ...

Neighbors refuses to replace old, severely deteriorated "fence".

The general rule is one person may trim the branches of a tree hanging over onto their property even if the tree is planted on the neighbor's...

What are the procedures for buying a house in New Jersey as a foreigner?

Generally, with NJ real estate owned by non-NJ residents, the principle issue is the withholding of income tax on the SALE of the real estate, not...

What can I do if anything in this situation?

Many states give spouses equitable interests in the marital home even if that spouse is not on the deed. It is not extortion for your husband to...