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Filed bankruptcy, had to move out of house, now there is water damage

David's answer | Answered on May 19, 2013

You should consult an attorney with experience in the foreclosure process. You should also contact your insurance agent, assuming the property is...

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Is this mortgage fraud? Bank fraud? Can the gift receiver get in trouble for this?

David's answer | Answered on May 19, 2013

A gift is just that a gift. There is no legally enforceable expectation of repayment. If he subsequently contracted to re[ay that might change...

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Did I make a mistake signing a Settlement Stipulation letter?

David's answer | Answered on May 17, 2013

You never want to leave terms in an agreement, especially a settlement agreement, blank. However, I asume that there was more detal about what...

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Commercial space gatherings license?

David's answer | Answered on May 15, 2013

It sounds like your club should be able to occupy the space. You should locate an attorney who is familiar with commercial leases and hae him...

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Have I been Defrauded? Is there anything I can do?

David's answer | Answered on May 15, 2013

It appears that you have been scammed. It is unlikely that you will gey your money back. If you had some good information on the scammer perhaps...

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I was seeing a guy who gave me a Rolex and it was his but gave it to me as a gift we got it sized and now he wants it back ?

David's answer | Answered on May 14, 2013

Generally a gift is a gift and the receiver of a gift may keep it. This comes up in the ontext of engagement rings with some frequency. The...

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Can results vary in med. report of death vs. autopsy? How often in practice it can happen ( %)?

David's answer | Answered on May 14, 2013

This does not appear to be a legal question. But ill note that the opinion of a medical expert, as with any expert can vary. It is hard to say...

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Can a attorney or advocate represent a mentally disabled person? Where can one be obtained?

David's answer | Answered on May 12, 2013

Just because someone is learning disabled does not mean that person gives up any of their rights to be free from harassment in debt collection...

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What type of background check is done on potential lawyers?

David's answer | Answered on May 11, 2013

There is an extensive process for applying to be amember of the bar. But timing may hav ebeen an issue. It is not clear form your question and...

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Private party sale of a vehicle in New York. Vehicle had to get tune, buyer aware. Tuner says mechanical issues after 200 mile

David's answer | Answered on May 10, 2013

Attorney Burdge is right that there is no Lemon Law that applies in a private sale. Although adealer can mnot get away with selling a car "as is"...

David M. Kasell's Answers (1714)

Filed bankruptcy, had to move out of house, now there is water damage

Is this mortgage fraud? Bank fraud? Can the gift receiver get in trouble for this?

Did I make a mistake signing a Settlement Stipulation letter?

Commercial space gatherings license?

Have I been Defrauded? Is there anything I can do?

I was seeing a guy who gave me a Rolex and it was his but gave it to me as a gift we got it sized and now he wants it back ?

Can results vary in med. report of death vs. autopsy? How often in practice it can happen ( %)?

Can a attorney or advocate represent a mentally disabled person? Where can one be obtained?

What type of background check is done on potential lawyers?

Private party sale of a vehicle in New York. Vehicle had to get tune, buyer aware. Tuner says mechanical issues after 200 mile