Questions answered by Ronald Jay Eisenberg

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Can a defendant in a civil case wait a year to say the paper work was not turned in on time after the have already answered comp

Ronald's answer | Answered on October 02, 2014

Please clarify. Your post is difficult to follow. Certain arguments can be waived if not timely asserted, but I don't follow your post.

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Does my past employer have a case against me?

Ronald's answer | Answered on October 01, 2014

Your employer "has a case" if it sues you and a case number is assigned. Would a court enforce the non-compete? An attorney would be foolish to...

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Can Subject Matter Jurisdiction no longer be challenged in Missouri?

Ronald's answer | Answered on September 30, 2014

Here's a link to the big, recent MO Supreme Court case on the subject of subject matter jurisdiction. ...

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Lease termination contract with penalty fee, then the apartment is uninhabitable do you still have to pay the fee?

Ronald's answer | Answered on September 29, 2014

First, penalties in a lease, as a matter of law, are unenforceable. Liquidated damages are enforceable. Hire an attorney to review the lease and...

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Am I barred from obtaining a Missouri Real Estate Licence?

Ronald's answer | Answered on September 29, 2014

You were put on probation because you pleaded guilty to a crime rather than risk a trial and a harsher sentence. Contact the Missouri Real Estate...

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Doctor has been paid double will not return money what is this called? and what can i do? I am age 60.

Ronald's answer | Answered on September 28, 2014

What can you do? You can file a small claims suit for up to $5000 and you don't need an attorney to file suit.

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My condo is under contract but i had a change of heart. can i back out? i was the only person who signed the contract

Ronald's answer | Answered on September 28, 2014

You should have a local contract or real estate attorney review the contract. In general, once a contract has been formed, you cannot simply walk...

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I'm a freelance writer in Missouri and completed a project (per the terms of a written agreement). Now he won't pay.

Ronald's answer | Answered on September 27, 2014

If the amount owed is substantial, if jurisdiction in Missouri is proper, and if the defendant has assets, you might be able to find a local...

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What proof do they need to find my guilty?

Ronald's answer | Answered on September 26, 2014

I agree with my colleagues. I would add that in a civil case there is no finding of guilt but rather liability.

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What can I expect, in MO small claims court, over security deposit?

Ronald's answer | Answered on September 26, 2014

You can expect a rather informal proceedings, where the rules of civil procedure do not apply. Each side will briefly state its position, the...

Ronald Jay Eisenberg's Answers (4472)

Can a defendant in a civil case wait a year to say the paper work was not turned in on time after the have already answered comp

Does my past employer have a case against me?

Can Subject Matter Jurisdiction no longer be challenged in Missouri?

Lease termination contract with penalty fee, then the apartment is uninhabitable do you still have to pay the fee?

Am I barred from obtaining a Missouri Real Estate Licence?

Doctor has been paid double will not return money what is this called? and what can i do? I am age 60.

My condo is under contract but i had a change of heart. can i back out? i was the only person who signed the contract

I'm a freelance writer in Missouri and completed a project (per the terms of a written agreement). Now he won't pay.

What proof do they need to find my guilty?

What can I expect, in MO small claims court, over security deposit?