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Discovery Request for Documents - Available for Copying - What is allowed?

Alan's answer | Answered on June 20, 2014

1. You made an invalid objection and had to produce the documents within 30 days of the request. The lawyer is proposing a deal so he does not have...

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I called management office to send someone to come to the condo to cut plants next to my garage door, they said they forward to

Alan's answer | Answered on June 20, 2014

Review your HOA rules and proceed as they direct. If you cannot find the HOA rules, they should be recorded at the County Recorder's office

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I have Power of Attorney for inmate presently incarcerated who has asked I file his Notice of Appeal - time almost out.

Alan's answer | Answered on June 20, 2014

Having power of attorney for an inmate does not give you the ability to practice law in California. However, it does place a burden on you to...

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Hi, My husband's work had a scanner in his name from Matco Tools for about $9000. Who does this scanner belong to?

Alan's answer | Answered on June 20, 2014

The ownership of this scanner is going to be difficult to determine with the facts as you have presented them. Some factors that will help...

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Litigation pending, is a school district allowed to request documents from me even though I am no longer employed with them?

Alan's answer | Answered on June 20, 2014

Yes. If the District in involved in litigation, it can request relevant documents from third parties via subpoena. If you feel that the requested...

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Loan included $800 seat covers 3wks later Im told a finance co did not approve. sales will not reduce loan amt. is it legal?

Alan's answer | Answered on June 20, 2014

Most likely you signed some kind of document that permits the sale to be rescinded if the finance company ultimately denied you credit. That said,...

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I was told to stop working only for next Thur. Im salaried employee not hourly.Can I get paid still for next Thur? Thank you!

Alan's answer | Answered on June 20, 2014

You should ask why your employer wants you to take a day off. Perhaps improvements are being made to the building, etc. If you are a salaried...

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Is there a statute of limitations on suing a neighbor for throwing debris on your property?

Alan's answer | Answered on June 20, 2014

You know that there was damage now, so start the litigation process now. Waiting can only hurt your case. If it's fresh in witness's memory, they...

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How to deal with a smoking neighbor in a San Diego apartment complex?

Alan's answer | Answered on June 20, 2014

Offer to buy the smoker an outdoor ash tray and a heater.

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In my civil case I left something in a request for Attorney Fees for damages that I meant to delete. Can that be used against me

Alan's answer | Answered on June 19, 2014

This depends on how the language of the attorney's fee provision was drafted. Pay an attorney to look over the contract and the court documents and...

Alan Shepard's Answers (255)

Discovery Request for Documents - Available for Copying - What is allowed?

I called management office to send someone to come to the condo to cut plants next to my garage door, they said they forward to

I have Power of Attorney for inmate presently incarcerated who has asked I file his Notice of Appeal - time almost out.

Hi, My husband's work had a scanner in his name from Matco Tools for about $9000. Who does this scanner belong to?

Litigation pending, is a school district allowed to request documents from me even though I am no longer employed with them?

Loan included $800 seat covers 3wks later Im told a finance co did not approve. sales will not reduce loan amt. is it legal?

I was told to stop working only for next Thur. Im salaried employee not hourly.Can I get paid still for next Thur? Thank you!

Is there a statute of limitations on suing a neighbor for throwing debris on your property?

How to deal with a smoking neighbor in a San Diego apartment complex?

In my civil case I left something in a request for Attorney Fees for damages that I meant to delete. Can that be used against me