I went to my local 711 with my brother tonight to purchase lottery tickets. I handed the clerk a $10 bill and then she asked...

You have to be 18 years old or older to buy a lottery ticket. If you were buying and look under 18, the clerk is allowed to ask for ID. If you...

Can I sue my school for a breach of contract?

It depends on your agreement with the school. Assuming that it is in writing, there may be a provision allowing the school to change programs. ...

My agreement with the attorney has the escalating contingency fee. Which percentage do I owe him?

One would need to review the entire fee agreement. Generally speaking though, if the agreement says that the complaint had to be filed and it was...

Removal from case - documents due

A timely response is still due. If it was your attorney that withdrew, and you are the one that needs to respond, you might want to contact the...

Removal from case - documents due

A timely response is still due. If it was your attorney that withdrew, and you are the one that needs to respond, you might want to contact the...

I settled with a legal firm for a judgement made against me. Can the firm now ask for court fees and interest for that judgement

Contact the party or attorney that served the documents on you and provide them with a copy of the dismissal order. If that does not work, you may...

Selling agent/seller didn't disclose a prior inspection reporting high suspicion of slab leak. We now have leak. Any recourse?

A seller has an obligation to disclose all known or suspected problems with the property. If they knew of the report, they probably needed to...

Can a fence/wall in the front yard of a residence be built to a height of 60 inches rather than the 42 inch height per LA city?

While the policy only allows 42", you might be able to get a variance in certain circumstances. For example, I had one case where the adjacent...

Is there a law that states I cannot burn wood in my fireplace due to the smoke it emits affecting my neighbor and his asthma?

Wood burning fireplaces have been outlawed in many areas of California. Contact your city or county to find out whether you can burn wood in your...

You may be entitled to some reimbursement. Go see a local real estate attorney for a consultation.