A dry cleaner lost my wife's wedding dress and she's beside herself. They've agreed to pay for the dress and alterations.
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Answered on January 03, 2013
Unfortunately, the remedy for lost or damaged personal property in North Carolina is measured in terms of market value. Our case law has been...
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Will I have to submit a new 30 day notice on a month to month lease after I have already submitted one?
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Answered on January 03, 2013
The terms of the lease control. If the lease requires you to sign a special form, then so be it. If the lease simply requires "written" notice then...
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Do I need a attorney for a civil summons
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Answered on January 02, 2013
Probably. Unless you are familiar with civil procedure and the law, the guidance of an experienced attorney can almost always be more benefit than...
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I am behind on my rent and the landlord advised me today that I should "just turn in my keys..
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Answered on December 27, 2012
North Carolina's eviction process is a "summary ejectment" proceeding. Once a tenant is served with the summons and complaint, a hearing on the...
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I was in an accident 09/21/12 my health ins paid the emergency room bill? Will this effect what the at fault party pays out?
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Answered on December 27, 2012
I agree with the other responses. Additionally, to address your question regarding reimbursement for medical bills more directly, if your accident...
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What dangers are there when filing a complaint pro se for personal injury. Can I ask for arbitration or a summary judgement?
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Answered on December 11, 2012
I agree with all the other responses. It's best to get an attorney to draft and file the complaint and handle the case. If you cannot find one...
Do I still have to pay rent when I have had mushrooms growing my apartment twice and it has caused healh issuses to my family?
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Answered on December 06, 2012
A landlord must provide a fit and habitable living environment. If the landlord fails to do so, then the tenant has a cause of action against the...
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How can I get the items I paid for and can Walmart track me down and press charges?
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Answered on December 06, 2012
I agree with the other lawyer. Returning to the store to try to collect the groceries you paid for when you fled for the larceny would be foolish....
Once a demand packet in a large auto accident has been sent to the insurance company, what time frame should I have a response?
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Answered on December 04, 2012
It depends. It is not unusual in my personal experience for it to take several weeks for an adjuster to review a demand package and make an offer....
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What would happen if a 14 year old was dating a 20 year old
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Answered on December 03, 2012
Yes, potentially. The age of consent in North Carolina is sixteen and a person who engages in sexual conduct with a person who is 13, 14, or 15 and...
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