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How can I have this company correct the false information?

Nicolas's answer | Answered on January 05, 2016

You may have the makings of a slander of title action against the company falsely reporting liens on the title search. I would suggest hiring an...

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Is this a potential malicious prosecution case? What kind of compensation can I try to obtain for this ridiculous ordeal?

Nicolas's answer | Answered on January 05, 2016

Potentially. You are going to have to show that the person who initiated the police report did so out of malice and without probable cause. You...

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Do I have a case against the car dealership?

Nicolas's answer | Answered on December 29, 2015

It sounds like you have a case. This isn't a "lemon law" case, it is simply a case of their negligence (re: the scratch) and their unauthorized...

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Is there any way to collect on a Florida partial summary judgment based on embezzled funds, despite homestead exemption?

Nicolas's answer | Answered on December 29, 2015

I am fairly certain that the funds from the sale of a Florida homestead would lose their exemption/protection under Florida law once they were...

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Can I as the Plaintiff (employee) with a retained employment lawyer talk to the defendant (former employer) with no lawyer

Nicolas's answer | Answered on December 29, 2015

Parties to a lawsuit, whether represented by counsel or not, are generally free to speak directly to each other. So, the answer to your question...

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If he has done these things to get out of paying rent can he, and how would this look if we settled in court?

Nicolas's answer | Answered on December 29, 2015

There are several scenarios: 1. You both signed the lease. If so, it is very likely that you are jointly and severally liable for the rent. ...

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Am I allowed to purchase a gig from teenagers? If I repeatedly purchase a gig from them, would I be violating a child labor law?

Nicolas's answer | Answered on December 17, 2015

With certain exceptions (such as obtaining college loans), a minor can enter into a contract but cannot generally be liable for breach of that...

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What can we do about apparent will?

Nicolas's answer | Answered on December 17, 2015

If I understand the facts correctly, the will should not be valid if the notary did not also sign as an attesting witness. A valid Florida will...

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Do banks in Florida have to allow Payable on death beneficiary on checking accounts.

Nicolas's answer | Answered on December 15, 2015

I don't know if there is any requirement that a bank offer POD designations for checking accounts, but many, if not all, banks do offer such...

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Nicolas's answer | Answered on December 14, 2015

You should see an attorney who has experience in defending consumer debt collection litigation. From what you are describing, it sounds like you...

Nicolas Ben Harvey's Answers (288)

How can I have this company correct the false information?

Is this a potential malicious prosecution case? What kind of compensation can I try to obtain for this ridiculous ordeal?

Do I have a case against the car dealership?

Is there any way to collect on a Florida partial summary judgment based on embezzled funds, despite homestead exemption?

Can I as the Plaintiff (employee) with a retained employment lawyer talk to the defendant (former employer) with no lawyer

If he has done these things to get out of paying rent can he, and how would this look if we settled in court?

Am I allowed to purchase a gig from teenagers? If I repeatedly purchase a gig from them, would I be violating a child labor law?

What can we do about apparent will?

Do banks in Florida have to allow Payable on death beneficiary on checking accounts.

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