Will a signed by both him and I (both parties) not notarized, printed on a job invoice agreement, hold up in a PA court?

You should review the PA Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act. If it applies, there are provisions within the act for a contract to be deemed...

I just learned my registered fictitious name for my business is being used by two other separate individuals in the same state.

Unfortunately, the department of state will allow multiple entities to use the same fictitious name. Keep in mind that registering your business...

I found a bottle club business for sale online, but what should I look out for when talking with the owner?

You should also become familiar with the Pa. Crimes Code, 18 Pa.C.S. 7327, 7328, 7329. You also need to examine the local township, municipality,...

Non-compete - Is there a consideration here?

This issue is currently being decided by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in the case of Socko v. Mid-Atlantic Systems of CPA, Inc. Oral argument...

I filed an answer to a summons, but didn't file an entry of appearance. Is it still necessary or too late?

An entry of appearance is generally not required, especially if you are representing yourself. I would contact the prothonotary/court...

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I had a signed contract with my contractor. I paid him 95%. He quit. He completed about 75%. He says we're even. What do I do?

The jurisdictional limit for a Pennsylvania District Magistrate was increased to $12,000. That may get you some more room to make your numbers work.

What is my next step?

The rules of civil procedure allow for someone to file a petition to open the judgment within 10 days of the judgment being entered. So long as...

Non-Profit wants to start selling goods for profit - what is the best way to accomplish this?

This is a very complicated question, as the other attorneys have discussed. There is a lot of information to consider and what may be a good...

It depends on what level of court you wish to file the suit. If you wish to file with the District Magistrate's office (claim is less than...

I own a medical billing company in Gettysburg, PA. My software company is based in Baltimore, MD. I over paid them $2,300.00

As already suggested, this may be governed by any contract you have with the software company. A good contract, especially between two businesses,...