Questions answered by James Franklin Freeman III

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Does a verbal agreement constitute a contract

James's answer | Answered on May 19, 2015

Missouri is an at will state. Without a contract, a person can be fired at any time, with or without cause. An email may count as a contract.

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Saying I owe overpayment of unemployment when it was discharged

James's answer | Answered on May 19, 2015

You have counsel. Please consult your bankruptcy attorney.

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What should I look for with this rent to own deal?

James's answer | Answered on May 18, 2015

To obtain a valid interested in real estate, the interest must be in writing and signed by all owners. It is not something than can be legally...

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Missouri real estate contract time limit to take legal action for non-payment. 5 years?

James's answer | Answered on May 16, 2015

Missouri's statute of limitions law is fact specific. An attorney needs to review the contract and the facts. Generally, a contract for the...

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Homes Association issue. I co-own a house & own two lots outright in a subdivision. HA wants to charge fee for each lot.

James's answer | Answered on May 15, 2015

Placing a lot on the market does not change the covenants and restrictions. A HOA cannot unilaterally change the covenants and restrictions.

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Can my lawyer keep my security deposit for breaking my lease early?

James's answer | Answered on May 15, 2015

Page 4 of this document may assist: http://www.kshousingcorp.org/SharedFiles/Download.aspx?pageid=115&mid=512&fileid=371

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Employee assessments for salaried employees

James's answer | Answered on May 07, 2015

The question is unclear. Are the assessments required by law or just the employer? Most employers want successful and fully trained staff. ...

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As a subcontractor wanting to file a mechanic's lien how do I obtain consent signed the property owner from the general contract

James's answer | Answered on May 06, 2015

Missouri requires the consent if it is an existing residence. It is a crime for the general to not have obtained the homeowners consent. The...

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Can one company refuse to pay another company for work already performed,

James's answer | Answered on May 06, 2015

A company that is both owed and owes money by and to another may have a contractual or common law right to off-set sums due against sums payable. ...

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My dad had a beneficiary deed on his home. We found liens on it on 1 of 6 siblings. Can liens be placed b4 actual ownership

James's answer | Answered on May 06, 2015

Assuming the liens are for your father's unpaid taxes, Irene gave a solid summary of the law. Liens for a beneficiary's unpaid taxes, although...

James Franklin Freeman III's Answers (2759)

Does a verbal agreement constitute a contract

Saying I owe overpayment of unemployment when it was discharged

What should I look for with this rent to own deal?

Missouri real estate contract time limit to take legal action for non-payment. 5 years?

Homes Association issue. I co-own a house & own two lots outright in a subdivision. HA wants to charge fee for each lot.

Can my lawyer keep my security deposit for breaking my lease early?

Employee assessments for salaried employees

As a subcontractor wanting to file a mechanic's lien how do I obtain consent signed the property owner from the general contract

Can one company refuse to pay another company for work already performed,

My dad had a beneficiary deed on his home. We found liens on it on 1 of 6 siblings. Can liens be placed b4 actual ownership