Given the tree is owned 50/50 with the neighbor does the neighbor share 50% of the cost to repair the damage to my property?

It sounds like the 50% of the tree that is causing you problems is the 50% that you own, not the 50% that is on his property.

Wouldn't there need to be proof that the animal is on city property and not just say so from tenants of the duplexes?

If one of those neighbors testifies that the dog was loose, that is quite possibly all the evidence necessary for the citation to hold up....

Can a FAX constitute notice under Florida Law? Also, is the lack of a recipient number on a FAX confirmation page a defense?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but it seems to me like all the other attorneys have missed the point. My understanding is this: an attorney claims he...

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What kind of recourse can I take against this lawyer to get my money back?

Send a certified letter, return receipt requested, to the lawyer stating what you said here and giving him a week to refund the money paid. Keep a...

Can I sue in small claims Topix for harassing me after posting a comment?

So your basis for suing Topix is that you read somewhere that sometimes something happens? Without something the courts call "proof", your suit...

Is this discrimination? If so, what can I do about it?

You haven't said anything to indicate the slightest bit of discrimination. You should do now what you should have done before the hearing: consult...

Do I fill out my divorce forms and file them or does my attorney

Did you pay her and sign a fee agreement? If so, then she does it. If not, then she isn't your attorney, she is just an attorney you consulted...

Wouldn't this constitute conflict of interest and proved biased?

That's like saying a baseball player who is friends with an umpire is therefore going to win. It's ridiculous. People can lose a case and still be...

Is there a law against sending nude photos and videos to someone else's husband?

Assuming everyone is of legal age, I can't think of any law that was broken. Most immoral acts aren't illegal, just the worst ones.

How can you be arrested twice for the same charge in different counties with no new evidence/no evidence at all for that matter?

There is no "plaintiff" in criminal law. There are victims/alleged victims, witnesses, prosecutors, etc. That being said, the victim's personal...