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Can I contest a will for not being equal or on what grounds can a will be contested once a person has died?
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Answered on March 16, 2016
An adult of sound mind, oriented to place and time, can make this bequest--It is her stuff. Others, including adult children, are not entitled to...
What do I do with a Lying Builder?
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Answered on March 15, 2016
You may have a statute of limitations issue if a full four years has run since you first knew of the broken promise. But there are circumstances...
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What is my legal rights concerning staying in the house. Since her name is on the mortgage? And could she really evicted me.
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Answered on March 15, 2016
If you are not named on the deed (not the mortgage), then you may be evicted. You are an "invitee" and your payments may be considered "rent." If...
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I work at a JAG office in another state & we really just need to know how the judgment lien process works in Maryland
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Answered on March 08, 2016
The Maryland Code and rules governing registration of foreign judgments is on the free site michie.com. You simply need the authenticated judgment...
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Can I serve the defendant with court papers and still represent the plaintiff in court in Md?
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Answered on March 01, 2016
Only a non-party can affect service. And individuals can represent themselves or hire lawyers. Corporate entities must hire lawyers, unless it is...
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Can we correctly serve Process on the attorney who claims to represent the Defendant LLC?
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Answered on March 01, 2016
That is a routine accommodation. Just make sure you state his agreement in the return of service filed with the court.
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Can city be sued for holding him without trial for almost two years AND almost one year after the guilty partys sentencing? SOL?
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Answered on February 28, 2016
Possibly. There are several hurdles, including timely notice under the applicable tort claims act, followed by careful evaluation of events. Was a...
How do I get someone off of a boat title who is in jail?
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Answered on February 27, 2016
If there is federal jurisdiction, their are rules that will permit partition, or separation, of ownership. Otherwise, it is the subject of...
Can I sue my car dealership for auto fraud?
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Answered on February 24, 2016
You may have claims of fraud or violation of Maryland's Consumer Protection Act. Have you determined the relative value of the car with the proper...
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Is it lawful to claim exoneration in a settled, sealed civil suit to mislead and gain leverage over an organization
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Answered on February 24, 2016
The terms of the civil settlement may have required such an announcement. You will never know.