If I signed a contract with "dirty hands," can I still sue for return of deposit if contractor has failed to deliver?

Talk to the contractor as to the status of doing the work. If you used the contractor's form contract, it may or may not have had a start...

Trying to phrase this for a business contract. Need help.

I don't think your concern is really about the other party stealing money from you, as you would not enter into a contract with a suspected thief. ...

Is this a legal debt collection practice?

Since you took out a payday loan, you likely used the money primarily for personal, family or household purposes. If so, applicable law gives you...

DON'T ANSWER THESE FINANCIAL QUESTIONS WITHOUT OBJECTION AND JUSTIFICATION BY THE OTHER PARTY! In a deposition, like all discovery, questions...

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I want to hire a new lawyer and fire my current one. What is the best way to go about firing my current lawyer?

I suggest you review your engagement agreement with your attorney as to the legal practices to be followed in your engagement with him and your...

What can I do to get a refund on our money we paid for designer handbags that turned out to be fake. Purchased at an estate sale

You have a breach of contract case against the estate at least, and you are entitled to a refund. If the estate mislead you about the handbags,...

What constitutes a contract as unenforceable?

It appears from your statement of fact that your business has been sued for claims arising from a contract your business signed that had been...

I was involved in an accident (no injuries) that was caused by the other driver. His insurance will not except responsibility.

You will need to call your insurance company and see if you would be permitted to bring your own private law suit against the other driver. Your...

How do I buy the legal rights to some old software that I would like to enhance and redistribute?

There are multiple issues to your question. 1) Is this software commercial software owned by one party or is it open source software that allows...

Can a U.S. debt collector collect a debt to a bank outside the U.S.?

You followed the correct next step by requesting the debt collector to validate the debt you allegedly owe. No further collection efforts,...