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When a Court grants Summary Judgment but does not state the grounds for granting the Motion does collateral estoppel apply.
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Answered on June 02, 2016
The basis for the ruling, if not in writing, will be in the transcript of the recorded hearing. I have been in many cases where the parties had to...
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Can someone who is on the deed and not the mortgage attend the foreclosure auction and place a bid?
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Answered on May 30, 2016
If you are the successful bidder, you will receive a trustee's deed in your sole name.
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Do i need to buy out my mother's part of the house so I have sole ownership of the house before she passes?
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Answered on May 27, 2016
Your mother's interest in the house before her death is subject to her decision, if she is competent. if she sells or gifts it to a family member...
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My daughter died without a will, and I do not know what to do about her house.
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Answered on May 27, 2016
An Estate must be opened, and the Personal Representative must then deal with her creditors before a distribution of property, like the house. Did...
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What re my options? What are the statute of limitations? When does the statute start to run?
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Answered on May 25, 2016
Whatever entity owns the note can foreclose on the recorded lien instrument. "Charged off" does not mean the loan debt went away. It is likely...
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How can I obtain proof of MD residency from MD court, such as a declaratory judgement? What court is the appropriate court?
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Answered on May 23, 2016
Your state issued ID or driver's license, car registration, your lease or financial account and mortgage statements, your utility bill, phone bill,...
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What type of lawyer would be best? Is there a law firm that would do this on contingency?
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Answered on May 23, 2016
After service in the circuit court you have 30 days to file a responsive pleading. If you have a title insurance policy, there is a chance that...
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Can someone take a look at the case and advise me as to what is going on.
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Answered on May 23, 2016
If your name is on the title, then you are still the owner. And if the bank's deed of trust is still recorded, it continues to hold a lien. And...
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Can a biology tutor refuse service to creationists without running afoul of civil rights / discrimination laws?
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Answered on May 14, 2016
Why pick a fight? The simple answer is "I am busy," or, "my roster is full,."
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Can the sellers be held liable/responsible for enlarging egress window and changing septic tank?
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Answered on May 13, 2016
Many of your answers are in the contract documents, including rights of prior inspection, covenants and warranties by the sellers, your own...