Can I get out of a supposedly oral contract that happened over the phone? And They claim I have to uphold for five years?

Without seeing the contract that you signed, it is difficult to make a full determination. However, here are some things you might...

If we decide to force a sale of the property will we be able to stipulate that no one in the family can buy it?

In this matter, the most important issue is likely to be the identity of the actual owner of the property. Who is on title, or simply put, whose...

Do I have a case or should I just take their offer? Should I take action on this matter?

Most settlements usually involve a partial loss to at least one of the parties, as essentially a party agrees to take less than the amount they are...

What do I do? Don't want to pay last payment, I feel like they abandoned me, don't return calls, don't come when they say .

Unfortunately, your summary leaves out some important facts: Is the contractor making a demand for payment and threatening to file for a lien? ...

After I sign a business contract, do I have a reasonable chance to win a dispute with the contract based on duress?

I have provided a brief look at this issue for you below. However, to make a full analysis, detailed facts would need to be provided, and a...

We need to have an attorney, in Hawaii that can handle this case, preferably on a contingency basis.

As this is a government job, perhaps the second tier contractor is bonded(?) If so, upon succeeding at litigation, you may be able to collect on...

What are my legal options in a collection call situation if the case was dismissed?

Of course, as I do not know all the details I am unable to make any sort of determination. However, I think you should check the court records and...

Generally speaking, in civil court many torts usually have a statute of limitations (“SOL”) of two (2) years. Hawaii Revised Statutes (“HRS”) §§...

What can I do in this situation.?

It is really hard to make any determinations without reviewing the Lease. However, generally you need to give notice of default and a chance to...

How can I tell if people are being sued in their individual or official capacity when the lawsuit makes no reference to this?

Without actually seeing the Complaint, reviewing the allegations, and understanding the situation, it is difficult to make any clear determination....