Can I sue my roommate for beating my dog?

First-protect the puppy. Do not let this room-mate be alone at any time with this puppy. Contact the Baltimore County Humane Society, they...

When the husband dies without a will, who obtains the property, his adult son or wife?

The realtor should not experience any unusual delay in selling the home because of the titling. Prior to listing it for sale, estates need to be...

On state animals and penalties

Actions carry legal sanctions only if the legislating body makes it so. In some states the "state animal" is a food animal. Speak with your...

Will I get my dog back from a caretaker who had a oral agreement to watch it for a week and now will not reliese her.

No one can predict the outcome of a trial. You can certainly sue her to get the dog back, and as an alternative cause of action, sue for the cost...

It seems unlikely. Usually a charge of trespassing requires that the alleged offender be asked to leave and refuses to do so.

Can you help?

Whether this is a legal matter depends on what, if any, injuries you sustained. In life, things happen, sometimes unpleasant things, but no legal...

What can I do?

Every tenant is entitled to "quiet enjoyment" of the leased premises. Does your lease include the front yard you refer to? If not, you may have...

I am benef of my parents estate & executors are not settling, its been 7 yrs. am i responsible for the legal fees to take action

It is not uncommon for estates to drag on, especially where as here there was a business partnership. However, the executors have a duty to...

How to maintain a will

I agree that if you are now a permanent resident of South Carolina you should have a new Last Will and Testament prepared; laws differ from state...

As you see, "property" means different things in different contexts. Real property generally means real estate and any structures or fixtures...