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I signed a non compete agreement w/ current empl. It states that it shall be governed by the laws of AL. I work inTx.
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Answered on June 28, 2011
What law governs is a choice of law question. Where the litigation may occur is a venue question. The two are different. Your non complete...
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I'm building a home and signed a contract with an hvac contractor and still owe him $5000 and won't let him finish the work.
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Answered on June 27, 2011
First the good news. If you own the home and live there, it is probably your homestead. Chances are that the contractor did not perfect a...
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Apt lease breakup
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Answered on June 27, 2011
If your wife breached her lease, say by moving out 4 months early, the landlord would have damages. The damages could include the cost of the...
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Am i responsible for a past due bill from the previous tennants? what can i do about this?
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Answered on June 27, 2011
Unless the refrigerator was abandoned, you do not have the right to own the refrigerator simply because it is in the home that you rent. But, that...
Can i sue a contractor for delaying my job?
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Answered on June 27, 2011
Under Texas law, if the contract does not have a completion date, the law will presume that the contract will be performed in a reasonable amount...
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Roofing company i sign a claim with roofing company now thay said its a contract what to do but i never get a proposal estimate
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Answered on June 27, 2011
You need to read the paperwork that the roofing company had you sign. You need to see if the company agreed to accept just what your insurance...
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I bought a used car 2010 Elantra from a dealership and I found it was wrecked which was not disclosed.
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Answered on June 24, 2011
The magic word in this situation is "rescission," which means that the transaction is undone and everyone is restored to their original position. ...
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Lawsuit Damages - Level of Proof
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Answered on June 24, 2011
Expert testimony is generally required to prove claims in court when the issue involves subject matter beyond what a lay person commonly knows. ...
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The complex that I am in sent out notices saying our rent would be increased and backdated it from the time we renewed the lease
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Answered on June 24, 2011
The apartment management cannot in mid-lease increase the amount of your rent, unless the lease states that they can. Your rent should have been...
Can my landlord ask for more money upon moveout?
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Answered on June 22, 2011
Under the Texas Property Code, section 92.104, the landlord may not retain from your security deposit any money to cover normal wear and tear. A...