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Left my job to partner with a friend. We agreed details but not in writing. We got capital $ and he "disappeared". Can I sue?
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Answered on June 28, 2013
Depending on how involved you were with this venture, you might have actionable claims for fraud, promissory estoppel, and/or claims arising from...
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Is an oral agreement or statement enforceable in the state of Texas, if it is legally tape recorded?
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Answered on April 26, 2013
It is unclear what you mean by "in the event of a divorce or an estate," but marital property division agreements have to be in writing to be...
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Can I sue my wife for money owed and put a lien on her home?
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Answered on April 26, 2013
Probably not, and no.
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Texas, My employer is now demanding everyone sign a no compete contract or get fired. Is it enforceable?
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Answered on April 22, 2013
Based on facts given, probably not going to be enforceable, or if so, it will be limited to a "reasonable" geographic, time, and subject-matter...
Is it legal/illegal to provide business services such as web design, etc for "escorts / providers?"
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Answered on April 22, 2013
Depending on what you know about this business and what actually goes on, if you are assisting to set up illegal transactions then you may be...
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Hello,
Can I sue a car dealership for taking my car unlawfully?
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Answered on March 24, 2013
It is important to understand that where the seller is not financing the car purchase, the agreement to purchase/sell the vehicle is a separate...
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I am wondering if there is such things as "true" joint tenancy with rights of survivorship regarding bank accounts in Texas?
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Answered on March 24, 2013
The signatories on the account is determinative over who can draw on the account. Either signatory is allowed to draw on the account whenever they...
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Do I have a case if I was wrongfully fired and the boss has now made negative statements regarding my work ethic/character?
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Answered on March 24, 2013
I would add that the Texas Workforce Commission's finding is not dispositive one way or the other with regard to whether or not you have a valid...
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I am a witness in a theft case. I have been asked to testify but I do not feel safe doing so. Can i get in trouble if I don't?
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Answered on March 24, 2013
You are under no legal obligation to appear in court or testify if you have not been properly served with a court order.
In any event, you may...
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Am I still required to Pay Payday Loan thats 9 yrs old?
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Answered on March 24, 2013
You should probably document all such phone calls in writing.
Such activity is almost certainly a violation of both the Fair Debt Collection...