Can i sue someone for selling me a car through Craigslist that ended up breaking down a day after i got it?

There are not enough facts to determine whether you'd be successful at trial. You can always sue someone, and in your case, the jurisdiction is...

Will a lawyer work without a retainer to "defend" a party in interpleader?

Interpleader is a two-stage trial. First, the court needs to determine if the defendant has the right to interplead and deposit the funds. Second,...

Cable company confirms service issues are due to their wiring at the pole but haven't fixed the issue. What can I do?

It is possible your provider has breached the contract by failing to provide the service as agreed upon. If that's the case, you can walk away from...

What if an opposing attorney inadvertently sends an email meant for his client?

The answer to this question depends on your role in the case. Rather than give the ethical answer for each possible scenario, I think you should...

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There are probably a few moving pieces here, but if the seller provided both the materials and the labor, they should have installed the sod in a...

Is a worn out sliding door a landlord breach?

I would not consider a difficult door to be a habitability violation. However, most sliding glass doors have excellent warranties (Milgard is...

Since you have done it once, just copy and paste.

Can I sue the university I previously attended for implementing a new financial aid system that failed to give me aid?

You may have a claim against the university, but it sounds like something that could be settled with a letter from an attorney.

My dog bit a canvasser who entered my gate without invitation. I have no money. Should i get a defense lawyer or file bankruptc?

First, just because the canvasser is suing you for $500k, doesn't mean that's how much she will be awarded. You should defend yourself in the...

To avoid the cost of a long legal battle, I intend to file a dafamation case in Small Claims in California. I've been reading

If there was no monetary damage, you do not have a viable claim for defamation unless the defendant's statements fell into at least one of the...