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Any low cost legal recourse for our very small business regarding a returned check by a client?

John's answer | Answered on February 28, 2009

That depends on what you consider low cost. If you assigned the debt to a collection agency you'd get 50% which is about what collection lawyers...

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Someone claims that it's our fault she dropped her phone in the pedicure tub. She wants money, but can we buy her a phone?

John's answer | Answered on February 28, 2009

Yes, I don't see what other legal damages she has. It was her fault and you are kind to help her out. More you need not do. Disclaimer: this...

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Friend borrowed my car and it broke down. He said he would personally fix and return it. It has been 8 months.

John's answer | Answered on February 28, 2009

Yes, on many legal theories. Disclaimer: this site is for general educational purposes. My answering your question is based on my knowledge of...

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Friend borrowed my car and it broke down. He said he would personally fix and return it. It has been 8 months.

John's answer | Answered on February 28, 2009

Yes, on many legal theories. Disclaimer: this site is for general educational purposes. My answering your question is based on my knowledge of...

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Do I need an attorney?

John's answer | Answered on February 28, 2009

You do need an traffic attorney for the best result. Basically you have a condition that impairs your ability to drive and the treatment is worse...

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Is It legal for neighbors to park their car behind mine @ times & prevent me from exiting?

John's answer | Answered on February 28, 2009

No. Leave them a written warning and next time have it towed. Disclaimer: this site is for general educational purposes. My answering your...

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Can I be arrested for selling a stray dog that was reported missing?

John's answer | Answered on February 28, 2009

There are many questions here but it boils down to a difference of $225 ($375-$150). Any rational person should be able to settle this claim by...

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How much is the fee of a prenuptial agreement?

John's answer | Answered on February 28, 2009

Fees are going to vary from state to state and lawyer to lawyer with something like this. I do them in CA for $2500 if the estate is not too...

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How do I get reimursed for doing all the repairs that the landlord should do but won't?

John's answer | Answered on February 28, 2009

If it's only $500 I would with hold it from the last month's rent plus any deposit he owes you. This is not the strictly legal way to do it but...

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How much trouble can i get in for a misdeameanor stealing charge?

John's answer | Answered on February 28, 2009

In CA the penalty for petty theft can be as high as six months in the county jail. If this is your first offense however it is unlikely you would...

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Any low cost legal recourse for our very small business regarding a returned check by a client?

Someone claims that it's our fault she dropped her phone in the pedicure tub. She wants money, but can we buy her a phone?

Friend borrowed my car and it broke down. He said he would personally fix and return it. It has been 8 months.

Friend borrowed my car and it broke down. He said he would personally fix and return it. It has been 8 months.

Do I need an attorney?

Is It legal for neighbors to park their car behind mine @ times & prevent me from exiting?

Can I be arrested for selling a stray dog that was reported missing?

How much is the fee of a prenuptial agreement?

How do I get reimursed for doing all the repairs that the landlord should do but won't?

How much trouble can i get in for a misdeameanor stealing charge?