Your friend needs a lawyer. Like yesterday.

Can I get out of buying a home that I placed a contract on, but have not closed on the home?

Turn off the computer and go see a local real estate attorney before this gets REAL expensive for you.

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Contract Law

The agreement will only be binding on the party or parties who signed it.

Is there anyway I can get rid of a lawyer without action of the court?

You and your lawyer can enter into a stipulation (which is really just an agreement) with a proposed order integrated into the same document. Then...

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How do I get a local malpractice attorney to represent me when my doctor seems to be affiliated with everyone in town?

"but clearly that limits my chances" Where are you getting this from? You're basing your whole analysis on this faulty (and false) premise. Stop...

How will this stand up in small claims court? And can I get my money back?

You probably won't be successful. He will claim it was a gift, not a loan. Next time, put your agreement in writing.

How long will it take for a case to get dismissed?

My suggestion is to have your docket and all pleadings reviewed by a local attorney who can then suggest a course of action. Don't be fooled into...

My husband and I worked for CRST as truck drivers, we were on a contract that stated we got paid .41cpm plus .09 bonus after 90

Perhaps. Bring your contract to a labor/employment attorney to review. It will be impossible to properly evaluate your situation without seeing...

I recently had a small claims trial. I won on a few issues, but lost on a few others. The court misunderstood the issues.

Hire a lawyer to represent you. If a lawyer was with you (and a court reporter), he/she would not have allowed the court to "misread" or...

Can anyone tell me the statute of limitations for a credit card that I obtained in Virginia? Also what is statute of

I can't advise you about Virginia law, but in Florida, we have a 4 year SOL on oral contracts and a 5 year SOL for written contracts. With your...