Can I get out of my contract if builder mail the signed contract to me 15 days late?

No. You are trying to use a technicality (which you waived when you went ahead 7 months ago) to really get out of a deal due to damages they...

What can i do to get a refund?

I agree with Mr. Robinson. However, I think you have a hard case. Apparently you are going to contend orally you never saw some requirement. ...

Being Sued/Filing for Bankruptcy

Here is the deal. You are going to the 11th Floor at 141 Livingston street. You will be on a long docket. When the case is called the court will...

Is it preferable to answer a credit card debt summons from a collection agency or call them to settle before court?

The cost to hire a lawyer to answer the case and resolve the matter could be as low as $500. It is better to answer the summons. The leverage of...

If the deed does not require it, and it is likely silent on the issue, then you do not have to do anything. Your neighbor cannot sue you. There...

How can I get my neighor to cut down a tree that is encrouching on my property?

You can cut down the parts of the tree that cross over to your property line. You can also sue your neighbor to force them to cut it down. ...

Can a tenant (as opposed to a leaseholder) vacate the apartment without notice?

The terms of the lease document will govern your rights. There is no statutory notice period. If the lease says you must give notice, you must.

How do I bring my settlement offers to the attention of the judge? And which judge do I bring them to?

In NYC Civil court, you will always get a different judge each time. Each judge will try to settle the case, but settlement is not required. Each...

Condominium Board LawSuite

Absolutely. Such suits are done all of the time. Whether yours has merit only a lawyer can decide.

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[When] can a court reserve jurisdiction in a matter that might not otherwise be in its purview?

Jurisdiction is a question for each court to answer itself. If a court says it will keep a case, you need to appeal. "Purview" is not really a...