Can somebody sue me if they offered to buy something for me, but told me I need to pay for it monthly & she didn't say how long?

So far, your actions appear appropriate. There is a valid debt pursuant to an enforceable verbal agreement, and if the verbal agreement did not...

Furniture left in apartment after moving out

Yes, you need to be helpful in his efforts to reclaim his personal property. Since he evinced an intent to reclaim, the property cannot be...

I appreciate your very thoughtful post, and want you to know that the vast majority of my colleagues who regularly comment on Avvo are thoughtful...

Can attorneys attend meetings with council members and other politicians to discuss potential litigation matters?

According to general ethics principles, I do not think this would be an issue unless you are currently, or have reason to know that you will soon...

Since the responsive pleading has already been filed, your remaining options for amendment under Rule 15 of the North Carolina Rules of Civil...

The family member does not need your social security number in order to execute and register a legally enforceable power of attorney instrument. ...

Yes, you can sue for this. Small claims court would be the proper venue if your damages are only the remaining sums unpaid, and you would need to...

Is there a statute of limitations to sue someone civilly for a crime committed against me?

I agree with all prior counsel. The reason why sitting down with a civil litigator is so important is that first, you and a lawyer need to clearly...

If you were a non-paying guest, the hotel as a private business had the discretion to allow or not allow your presence on its premises. This is...

How much would it cost to switch the deed to my name?

This is relatively inexpensive. It would consist of the lawyer's small flat fee to prepare (and possibly record) the deed, and the small recording...