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Whose contract is usually used for a project like a website development project -- the developer's, the client's, or both?

Alfred's answer | Answered on August 07, 2013

Under the law, there is not standard. Ideally you would use your agreement with no changes, but if they insist on using theirs, it's a matter of...

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What are considered assets when someone is suing you?

Alfred's answer | Answered on July 29, 2013

I agree that it's "hooey", and in addition you didn't say the amount of the debt. If it's small, you may have a claim against the collector that...

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I have a lien on my propetrty which was awarded10/7/2008. It was from unpaided creditor. does this type of lean expire,

Alfred's answer | Answered on July 25, 2013

In PA, judgments do not expire. If the lien is from a judgment of an unsecured creditor it is still valid. If the lien is a consensual lien, like...

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Is it possible to remove a silent partner for recklessness in an llc in PA.

Alfred's answer | Answered on July 23, 2013

A PA LLC has an operating agreement, and that will control the removal of a partner. If the operating agreement doesn't cover the removal of a...

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Loaned friend 15 k and he only paid back 6k. I have signed demand note from him saying he owes me and it is due upon demand.

Alfred's answer | Answered on July 19, 2013

An attorney would need to see the agreement. Some have choice of forum language and others don't. Choice of forum language states where lawsuits...

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Can my operating agreement keep me from continuing in business.

Alfred's answer | Answered on July 05, 2013

Unfortunately, an attorney would have to see the operating agreement to give an opinion. The operating agreement should controls all aspects of...

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In PA, I have a judgement, unable to collect it. Thinking about putting a lien on their home, what are my options to collect?

Alfred's answer | Answered on July 02, 2013

If you have a civil judgment against them in the county where they live, you already have a lien against their real estate. Judgments are recorded...

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If a car is repoed prior to person filing Bankruptcy does the Bank have to give back the car?

Alfred's answer | Answered on June 26, 2013

There is not enough detail to say what the outcome should be, but filing a bankruptcy may require the return of the vehicle. The timing is very...

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I had credit card from capital one in 2001 they filed with magistrate in January of 2007. I won the case!

Alfred's answer | Answered on June 24, 2013

Your facts are incomplete, but generally, if someone sues for a debt and loses, and there is no appeal, they cannot be sued a second time for the...

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What is the best way to buy out my partner's half of our retail clothing business?

Alfred's answer | Answered on June 19, 2013

One advantage to buying the assets, as opposed to buying the share of the LLC is this. If you buy the share of your partner, the LLC will remain...

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Whose contract is usually used for a project like a website development project -- the developer's, the client's, or both?

What are considered assets when someone is suing you?

I have a lien on my propetrty which was awarded10/7/2008. It was from unpaided creditor. does this type of lean expire,

Is it possible to remove a silent partner for recklessness in an llc in PA.

Loaned friend 15 k and he only paid back 6k. I have signed demand note from him saying he owes me and it is due upon demand.

Can my operating agreement keep me from continuing in business.

In PA, I have a judgement, unable to collect it. Thinking about putting a lien on their home, what are my options to collect?

If a car is repoed prior to person filing Bankruptcy does the Bank have to give back the car?

I had credit card from capital one in 2001 they filed with magistrate in January of 2007. I won the case!

What is the best way to buy out my partner's half of our retail clothing business?