Are Attorneys considered State Officials?

Generally, Attorneys are not considered state officials, unless, of course, they actually work for the state. In Hawaii, attorneys are mandatory...

Are there any Exceptions for Filing a Demand for Jury Trial late in a Civil Case?

First, it is usually necessary to specify which Court that the proceedings are in, as the Hawaii District Court and the Hawaii Circuit Courts have...

Our Honolulu condo board is forcing owners to install fire alarm loudspeakers in our bedrooms based on misinformation

What the AOAO is empowered to impose, and under what circumstances, it likely to be contained in the AOAO Bylaws. The AOAO and its agents have an...

I filed the Judgement with Civil Court, now what do I do?

Actually getting paid after obtaining a Judgment can sometimes be the most challenging part of litigation. In civil litigation you need to...

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I was told that I could extend a contract at a pawn shop. They forfeited my items even though I have a receipt of payment

In many cases, the employer is liable for the acts of their employee, as an employee is usually considered an agent of the employer. If you have...

How do I know if my situation is something to pursue for a lawsuit

It is hard to know if you have cause for a lawsuit. First, this could be a case where the company made an error and damaged your car, and is now...

It is difficult to make any kind of determination without seeing documents and hearing all the facts. However, it sounds like you may have been...

Without reviewing the contract it is difficult to make a determination. However, generally, if after a reasonable time the breeder does not supply...

Any person can request a t.r.o. just by saying whatever they want. .no documents by police or evidence to support it?

Anyone can ask the Court for anything. The relevant issue is if the Court is likely to grant the request. If you have not made any threats and/or...

Can a small business go back on their promise of a refund and a later time saying the contract says no refund?

Unless the contact explicitly says otherwise, the photographer had the duty to perform the services in a reasonably professional manner. A...