I was given a check by an acquaintance to start up a dance studio and now they want the money back in full, do they have a case?

The facts of the presentation indicate to me that your "contract" document is likely going to hurt. Someone gave you a gift, and then you agreed...

Book editor no contract signed. I'm the author. She wants rights to my book.

The presentation you made gives rise to lots of questions from a legal professuonal standpoint. However, to answer your question, she can sue you...

Is this contract voidable or valid?

The contract needs to be reviewed to accurately answer the question. There is only misrepresentation if you asked about these issues and they...

Is this contract binding or negotiable

It is imperative that your contract document be brought to an attorney for review and advice. The various facts and contract language can be...

I sold my business. The guy paid half in December, and he was supposed to pay 10k yesterday and he didn't. What should I do?

You need an evidentiary trail of the demands made and the refusals of the debtor. Send the bills. Send emails requesting payment. Send things...

The simple answer is that you are entitled to the value of your damages; which are measured by looking to your medical bills, lost wages, and how...

You should bring the contract to a contracts and litigation lawyer to review and advise on a proper strategy. But to answer your question, yes,...

To the extent that the subject matter of the contract was NOT a part of the divorce pleadings, it would appear that you have a straight breach of...

They will prove ot woth the data they already have. Clearly the software had protections. If you are using, cease or get a license. The penalties...

Dumb rookie mistake. Did not have clients sign a purchase contract or a payment plan agreement. What can I do to get paid?

Acting like there is a contract, ie keeping an ordwr and making payments, creates an obligation to oay you. You are likely going to soend the least...