1) in TX, I know that a non-compete clause must have a distance, a time, and a scope of practice in addition to a buy out clause

Some of what you understand is correct and some is not. For example, there is no statutory requirement that a non-compete have a buy-out clause. ...

What can I do to keep the current contract that was signed with the payment arrangements?

No one can tell you whether you are breach. You do not know and you saw the contract (when you signed it). We have not. Without the contract and...

How can I find out who hit me and take them to court or file for cvc?

Without a license plate or some other identifying information you may not be able to find out who hit you. To the extent you have any information...

Who is at fault

The lady backing up is probably at fault. But how could she back in the alley of your home? Was it an alley shared by a number of homes? In...

I signed a contract with a Lawyer but Lawyer did not sign the contract and there is no date on contract? Is the contract valid?

It is not necessary that both parties sign a contract for it to be valid and enforceable (unless, by its terms, it requires signatures by both...

How can a person gain legal ownership of a life insurance policy where they are the insured?

You probably need to contact an insurance lawyer. Your father had an insurable interest in your life. That is, he could own, with or without your...

Should I sue for a refund from the store (approximately $3,700) and a refund from the travel product (approx $1,493)?

Take your agreements to a consumer lawyer for a consultation. The written representations in the agreements likely differed from the oral...

Can a car dealer repo a car for a missed insurance payment?

Probably yes as most financing agreements require that the creditor maintains insurance. Review the agreement.

Counselor Bunce is correct. I only write to add that even a basic pre-employment background search, which most employers would run, would uncover...

I am served D but nonsuit was filed against me. What happens now if both the P's & nonserved D's did not show on trial date?

If the P file a nonsuit as to its claims against, the nonsuit was effective upon filing under Rule 162 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure. You...

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