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How to resolve a abounced check if money was in the account?

Douglas's answer | Answered on December 18, 2013

You should pay the fee since the lawn care company did nothing wrong and you should have been more careful with the writing of the check. The...

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Can Board Member specifically a President resind a Vote after it has taken place?

Douglas's answer | Answered on December 15, 2013

Start with the by-laws and covenants for the association to see what constitutes a quorum and how a vote is made. If the vote followed proper...

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How to get $2500 security deposit back, vacated premises 60 days ago, landlord has not sent security deposit doesn't answer.

Douglas's answer | Answered on December 12, 2013

You need to contact a FL lawyer to see what the security deposit laws are. The landlord likely has a period to itemize the damages and retain what...

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New Constrcution Builder in Charlotte NC trying to increase price after contract has been signed.

Douglas's answer | Answered on December 12, 2013

You should find a lawyer to review the contract, specifically the default provisions to see what your rights are. If they signed a contract for...

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Is there a limit on how many subpoena I can send requesting for documents in a civil case?

Douglas's answer | Answered on December 11, 2013

You do not need to subpoena documents if you are sending those requests to the other party. If you are sending to a third party then there are no...

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Should i file a claim with the owner asking for damages ? Or should i report to NC department of labor and file a lawsuit ?

Douglas's answer | Answered on December 11, 2013

Contact a good labor/employment lawyer in your area to look into these things and set you up properly in case you are fired or blow the whistle on...

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We have been representing ourselves in a civil case in a superior court, my wife has been sick.

Douglas's answer | Answered on December 11, 2013

There is no deadline to get another attorney involved. However, it will be difficult to find someone willing to take on a case if it has gone to a...

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Under what conditions/circumstances can I ask the superior court to reschedule a civil trial to a later date?

Douglas's answer | Answered on December 11, 2013

You should get the motion filed as soon as possible. It will be submitted to the trial court administrator. Make sure you serve a copy on the...

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Could I sue them or make a strong complain so this case doesn't hit other customers ?

Douglas's answer | Answered on December 11, 2013

Go through your payment source i.e. paypal/credit card and dispute it through them. Put negative comments on the purchasing site and any other...

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Land left to six siblings ,one said two gave their part to her,is this legal? do all have to agree to that.

Douglas's answer | Answered on December 11, 2013

When the land was left to the siblings then each of them owned a 1/6 interest in the land (depending on how the transfer was worded in the will). ...

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