If a person files charges against you and it goes to trial but the PTF isn't there, can a related person take their place?

Although I don't know Idaho law, in nearly all jurisdictions the plaintiff in a case involving a citation is the state or municipality that issued...

Do the belongings in the apartment belong to my parents or do they belong to his estranged wife?

If your brother had no children from another relationship, and did not leave a will, his entire estate would go to his spouse unless they were...

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Do I have any legal rights to stay here or at least stay a little longer? 3 days seems harsh.

3 days is too harsh. The notice required (which must be served in writing) depends on the term of your lease. If you are month-to-month, 14 days...

Is this easement insurance a real thing? Is this legal? Are they asking for too much?

Liability insurance covering easements is not an uncommon request. You can probably add the easement as part of the covered property on your...

Do city/municipal attorneys have a cap on how much they can offer to settle a demand on the city?

What she is telling you is that the common council has authorized her to offer up to $5,000 to settle your claim (or possibly claims in general)...

Why should I pay to refile my quit claim deed when I did not make the error? is there any recourse to getting reimbursed?

It is unusual that an attorney who made such a mistake would not pay the fee for recording a corrected deed. You may be able to recover the fee in...

A plumber installed laterals into a property over a year ago I did not authorize & haven't paid Today I rec'd a lien intent

Based on the information you provided, the contractor does not have a lien. In order to preserve a lien, the contractor has to file a lien claim...

If I receive something in the mail that neither my husband nor I didn't order, Do I have to pay for or return it?

Under Wisconsin law, if the package containing the flag pole was addressed to you, it is considered a gift unless there is some sort of agreement...

Do I have to pay the fine?

If you do not pay the demand, the retailer has the right to sue you for the damages it can prove along with punitive damages of up to 3 times the...

Where can I find the rights of the city of Milltown WI?

"Police powers" is a broad term referring to the governmental powers of a municipality or state. Wisconsin cities derive their powers by...