Assuming you mean that there is an agreement for the sale of the property, no. Contracts to sell property must be in writing under the North...

Yes, you can hire a lawyer to negotiate on your behalf. A good attorney should also be able to help you protect your assets as much as possible,...

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Is it legal for a collection agency file criminal charges for an old debt and refuse to send me proof of thier claim against me

It sounds like the collection agency is violating the law. In North Carolina, debt collectors are specifically forbidden from (among other things)...

The earlier answer is correct: you can be sued if you borrowed money and did not fulfill your obligations under that contract. However, this...

Need to sue my ex-wife for 1/2 equity in home; never paid - she still owes me 11k

The answer to your question is no--small claims cases generally are limited to disputes of $5,000.00 or less. The question of where you ought...

My grand daughter was visiting her father at a home his girlfriend rents. She is 6 years old and accessed the garage roof

Probably. Most standard policies provide for coverage for injuries to others in coverage E. However, there may be some issues if the girl's...

Let's say i file a complaint. The Def. answer it and admit an allegation in it. Then i file a amended complaint. They again ...

Yes, at a minimum, their earlier pleadings constitute "evidential admissions," which means you can use them as evidence. Moreover, admissions in...

Counter suit

This issue is governed by Rule 13 of the N.C. Rules of Civil Procedure (available at...

Locked out one day after rent is due. Commercial lease.

The short answer is that it depends on what the lease says. To the extent your landlord is holding your personal property (the sign) without...

Can a non-lawyer file a motion to dismiss if we have sufficient documentation that a lawsuit is not warranted?

I assume that you would be answering on behalf of a corporation. If so, the general answer is that you must retain counsel. The North Carolina...