What if a note is transferred without consideration?

Generally, notes are negotiable instruments and can be transferred by endorsement. No consideration is necessary to transfer a negotiable instrument.

Inherited a house with a mortgage, went to refinance, bank found another lien from a personal loan from 2001 that matured in

To "file through the court" means initiating a quiet title action. This could be expensive and take several months to complete. If you think that...

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Under Florida Law, what is the legality of a 'First Right of Refusal to Renew' option on a Lease?

While the provision you describe is unusual, it is not illegal. Generally, people have the right to contract for anything that is not prohibited...

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How can we prevent a trial court judge from improperly lifting a lis pendens?

Legal issues relating to real estate titles are sometimes complex and difficult to understand. Often both sides are emotionally vested in the...

My aunt is being evicted due to her dog and another dog getting into a fight. Is this legal?

The answer to your question depends on the wording of your aunt's lease. If the dog does not qualify as a seeing eye dog and is causing a...

Do I go try to get it back from his house?Was told by the local authority's if it is parked outside in the driveway I can grab

Going onto your ex's property without his permission is trespass, which you cannot do legally. Your main concern should not be to take your ex's...

Can my friend sue me for a loan I got from him after 7 years have passed. Money was paid back cash and I have no written proof ?

The answer to your question depends on whether your debt was secured by a mortgage on your property. Since the property was sold in 2010, this is...

If my venue change from merchant to assembly do I have term for rent negotiations on a commercial lease

If you misrepresented the type of business you would be conducting in the leased premises, the landlord is justified in being upset with you. A...

How do I go about selling a condo my dad quit deeded to me 3.5 yrs ago.he was on it as LE he is now living in a ALS facility?

You cannot sell the property without your father's consent. If your power of attorney is a properly executed durable power of attorney giving you...

A person put a deposit on a home to be build pays down payment go with their leader and now after 4 months

The answer to your question depends on the wording of the contract the parties entered into at the time the deposit was made and whether the buyer...