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In a partition case who determines whether it will be kind or sale?

Stuart's answer | Answered on April 17, 2017

You might be interested in reviewing our Texas laws and rules. Partition laws are found in TPC 23:...

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In verbal contracts, what is to stop someone from just saying you offered something when you didn't?

Stuart's answer | Answered on April 14, 2017

Absent the exceptions to our Texas laws on this point, the answer to your Q is the various Texas Statutes of Frauds. See TBCC 26.01 and 26.02:...

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Should an Easement Agreement include provisions for obstruction of access to my property?

Stuart's answer | Answered on April 13, 2017

If it's for public health, safety or welfare purposes, the county can likely take your property anyway through eminent domain. If the county is...

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Customer refuses to pay outstanding invoices & has breached agreement

Stuart's answer | Answered on April 12, 2017

How much money is in controversy? JP Courts have jurisdiction to $10,000 and can provide a low-cost alternative if it's appropriate. Is your...

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In an oral contract, if you make a mistake can you restate your offer without being bound by the previous offer

Stuart's answer | Answered on April 11, 2017

Has the person to whom you extended the offer already accepted, perhaps by action and conduct instead of formal acknowledgement? Otherwise, is it a...

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I have been contacted by a business from the state of Louisiana that shares my business name.

Stuart's answer | Answered on April 11, 2017

It is a rare day indeed when a business attorney recommends to a client that it allows another business to use the client's name or something...

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How do you sell a house with a judgement against you

Stuart's answer | Answered on April 07, 2017

You'll need to work with the title agency that will be insuring title in this transaction to determine their requirements to issue both a clean...

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I been serve a 3 day eviction notice n after the 3 days the landlord said she will change the locks can the landlord do that

Stuart's answer | Answered on April 06, 2017

Yes, the LL can do that if you failed to pay rental and LL's notice met various statutory requirements, but you have a right to get the keys again...

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Getting divorce and we have agreed on me taking the home that has mortgage in his name. What type of deed can I get?

Stuart's answer | Answered on April 06, 2017

The Lender doesn't care who pays the debt. Lender only cares that it is timely paid to avoid foreclosure. You'll want to get a General Warranty...

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Texas Quit Claim Deeds

Stuart's answer | Answered on April 05, 2017

Good for you to be wary. Quitclaim Deeds are inherently suspect as all they do is transfer whatever interest the signatory has. That interest could...

Stuart A. Lautin's Answers (6926)

In a partition case who determines whether it will be kind or sale?

In verbal contracts, what is to stop someone from just saying you offered something when you didn't?

Should an Easement Agreement include provisions for obstruction of access to my property?

Customer refuses to pay outstanding invoices & has breached agreement

In an oral contract, if you make a mistake can you restate your offer without being bound by the previous offer

I have been contacted by a business from the state of Louisiana that shares my business name.

How do you sell a house with a judgement against you

I been serve a 3 day eviction notice n after the 3 days the landlord said she will change the locks can the landlord do that

Getting divorce and we have agreed on me taking the home that has mortgage in his name. What type of deed can I get?

Texas Quit Claim Deeds