I have a civil case (breach of contract) against a city. The Trial Judge demurred. what does this mean?

Judges do not demur unless they are parties to the case. If the judge is a party, then that means he is challenging your complaint for being...

My boss sold me a piece of property for 250,000, I paid 125,000 then a year later a balloon payment for the remainder was due.

Maybe. You need to sit down with a local real estate attorney who can review everything. Make sure you take all the deeds, agreements, etc. Your...

What are the minimum requirements for a Subcontractor agreement?

There are no minimum requirements for a subcontract agreement with a general contractor. No contract is even required. There are dozens of...

What is the statute of limitations in California for services done by a contractor, with a written contract?

The contractor has four years to sue on a written contract. If the contract is verbal, the statute is two years. Caution though, construction...

Do I need a lawyer if a 3rd party was the cause of our house fire (contracted roofers)?

You can have an attorney look at it. There is also no harm in submitting a claim to the roofing company's insurer and to your own insurance company.

My landlord is trying to force me to move by threatening and now people are arriving with moving trucks what can i do?

Contact a local landlord tenant attorney now. Don't wait. There are some fairly serious issues here that require the skills of a knowledgeable...

Bidding on public projects can be complicated. You may have some claims against the payroll company if they made an error on the bid and it costs...

Your issues are complicated by your specific situation which would probably require review of the contracts and permit application and other...

I am a ceo of a construction corporation that cannot afford an attorney and have a deposition... do I have to attend?

If there is a lawsuit pending against your corporation, then the corporation must have an attorney or it cannot appear in the case. If there is an...

Dear Lawyer, I'm writing to ask for advice regarding seller failing to disclose constructional problem at time of my purchase.

Even with a clearer description, your question would still be difficult to answer on the AVVO site. You need to consult with an attorney that...