What are a debtor's rights under NY state contract debt collection law regarding repossession of car

You've pretty much answered your own question. Pull the papers you signed when you got the car out of your files and read them carefully. These...

The copyright holder has to prove two things: (1) that he owns a valid copyright; and (2) that your work is substantially similar to his. Once he...

Can I appeal a patent application that was denied

Speaking exclusively to your second question, the patent attorneys are right: you cannot patent an idea; the idea must be reduced to practice --...

First, I'm admitted in NY, not in IL, so my answer must necessarily be general, not specific. When your daughter files her bankruptcy petition,...

Used Car Purchase but can't get inspected in NYS

You might be able to bring an action under whatever lemon law Massachusetts has, but you'd need to contact a Massachusetts lawyer to (a) see if...

FL state service contract law, enforcement of unsigned contract

Well, yes and no. Can you just stop paying the $250/month and pocket the money? No. That would be a material breach of the contract on your part...

Federal and WA state patent law

All answers you have gotten are excellent. I'll point out that there are some patent applications that stay secret for more than 18 months; if the...

Unlawful settlement of Will and Estate

It depends on how the spender spent the assets. If s/he is the executor (aka personal representative) of the deceased, s/he has a duty to protect...

Grounds for annulment due to homosexuality

Mr. Ruiz's answer is quite good. I'll add that the option of divorce may be more available to you than that of annulment, since divorce can be...

Sales tax

Sometimes you do have to pay sales tax on out-of-state stuff bought over the internet. If the seller has registered his/her business with your...