Are we obligated to remove the trees, and would we be liable if they were to fall on thier property in severe weather? Thank you

If a storm hit and one of these trees did fall on your neighbor's property, they would claim that they put you on notice of a problem with the...

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Why does open and obvious defense in a slip and fall only relief the owner of warning but doesn't relief the duty to keep safe?

I have dealt with this issue on several occassions. There was a time when it was thought that if a dangerous condition was open and obvious that...

Can an insurance company retroactively rescind my policy? Can I be accused of misrepresentation?

First, it is unclear on what basis you suspect you may have genetic degenerative disease. Are we talking a 50% or .0001% chance? Assuming you...

How do i initiate an appeal in Court of Appeals? NY

In order for you to have an appeal as of right, there must have been a dissent. If the decision in the Second Department was unanimous then you...

There should no claim against you. Normally, a parent will be sued but only because they own the car and only up to the limit of the insurance...

My son is 21, and my dependent. If he has a car titled and registered in his name but on a family auto policy would I be liable?

There would be no case against you. The owner of a car is responsible for accidents up to the value of the insurance policy, but here you are not...

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The real question is why you fell. It is unclear what the painting had to do with it. If you fell because of something left by the painter, then...