Contractor delays cost me another month of mortgage. Can I withhold that loss of rent from remaining payment due to contractor?

Maybe, if your contract has a specific completion date, there is a delay clause, and nothing you did caused any delays. Additionally, you might...

I have this exact situation come up many times. At some point, the surety company will file an interpleader action, deposit what is left with the...

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My brother is in county jail right now for multiple Dui's He is 33 years old and a paraplegic. He has recently had a stroke

You should be contacting criminal defense and civil rights attorneys. Use the AVVO find a lawyer link to find one in your area, or in the area...

If I am the plaintiff in a civil action and I am given Notice of Related Case Hearing by the court in another action do I have

If the cases are related, but not consolidated, then you do not have to appear at hearings on the other case. If they are consolidated, then you...

Small Claims appeal questions

If there was a default judgment against you, your only option is to file a motion to vacate the default. If you lose that motion, you can appeal...

Is there a statute of limitations to small claims? In October 2011, I purchased airline tickets for my ex sister in-law.

Unless she agreed in writing to repay you, the 2 year statute of limitations would probably apply. That would start to run from the date of the...

What can we do to stop a lawyer from filing frivolous, harassing lawsuits against us?

Unfortunately, when a person is motivated to file lawsuits, there is little that can be done to stop them, at least not at first. Ms. McCall's...

Do I need to sue my contractor

You will not get a complete answer without taking the agreement to a local attorney for review. Most delay damages clauses in construction...

Is it worth the time to go to small claims or do I just take what I can get ?

If she stopped payment on the check without a legitimate reason for doing so, you could be entitled to recover the amount of the check, and up to...

Unlawful detainers can be filed in limited civil if the amount demanded is less than $25k, or unlimited civil for amounts over $25k. You can still...