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Can I be sued for breach of contract?

Joshua's answer | Answered on July 13, 2010

Arguably, by the terms of the agreement that you posted (reproduced below), there is a notice provision where you must pay all past due payments...

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My b/f is wrking contract labor...he dint fill out a time sheet is there a law in texas that says he can still get paid for work

Joshua's answer | Answered on July 13, 2010

More information is needed to fully answer your question. But in general, Texas as well as federal laws require that workers be paid for their...

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I left my cousin move in with me. We had an oral agreement that he would pay half of the rent and utilities. He hasnt paid any.

Joshua's answer | Answered on July 13, 2010

I am not a Georgia attorney, but in general, your cousin may have an oral lease subletting from you. Of course, many apartment leases do not...

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Deceptive door-to-door sales. Is there any law that protects cosumer from entering a contract under a misleading sales pitch?

Joshua's answer | Answered on June 28, 2010

Texas has a law called the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (the "DTPA"). It allows a consumer to seek triple damages against a company that...

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Do I have a valid case or should I just cut my losses?

Joshua's answer | Answered on June 28, 2010

The contract itself outlines the parties' agreement including what you have to pay, etc. They will argue (presumably) that the contract does not...

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I sold some restaurant equipment to a friend a year ago. she paid for it in full. she now owes me 903.00 from another matter

Joshua's answer | Answered on June 28, 2010

No, you should not. Entering a storage locker to take a piece of equipment that does not belong to you any longer may subject you to criminal...

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Contract law and money owed between private parties??

Joshua's answer | Answered on June 28, 2010

Two parties can memorialize any agreement in writing. You can use simple terms in plain English to state the terms of your agreement. You should...

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What legal options do I have?

Joshua's answer | Answered on June 25, 2010

You mention that you got the title, and I assume that she is not listed as on owner on the title. My suggestions also assume that she has no...

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Do i just ignore this letter or do i try to come to an agreement?

Joshua's answer | Answered on June 25, 2010

In general, some states have civil theft statutes which allow a person to seek some sort of multiple damages above and beyond the actual value of...

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Can a product be returned if it says on the return policy "cannot be returned if installed."

Joshua's answer | Answered on June 24, 2010

A return policy only sets forth the terms under which the seller will voluntarily accept the product back and offer you a refund of the purchase...

Joshua Hadan Brockman's Answers (44)

Can I be sued for breach of contract?

My b/f is wrking contract labor...he dint fill out a time sheet is there a law in texas that says he can still get paid for work

I left my cousin move in with me. We had an oral agreement that he would pay half of the rent and utilities. He hasnt paid any.

Deceptive door-to-door sales. Is there any law that protects cosumer from entering a contract under a misleading sales pitch?

Do I have a valid case or should I just cut my losses?

I sold some restaurant equipment to a friend a year ago. she paid for it in full. she now owes me 903.00 from another matter

Contract law and money owed between private parties??

What legal options do I have?

Do i just ignore this letter or do i try to come to an agreement?

Can a product be returned if it says on the return policy "cannot be returned if installed."