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    Contract with a minor

    What is the name of your state? Louisiana A few months ago my cousin at the age of 17 signed an agreement without the consent f her parents to rent a hall for a wedding. The rental was $5,000. Her Mom found out a few months later and went to cancel the agreement. They told her she must pay...
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    What happens to 9 years of paying SSI a long time ago?

    What is the name of your state? Louisiana My Dad paid into the Social Security system for from 1976 to 1984, then worked his last 20 years for a Parish school system. My Dad has lost both legs, all his fingers and on permanent dialysis, which forced him into retirement. He receives a retirement...
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    Creating a tentant deductible for repairs

    What is the name of your state? Louisiana I have alot of rental property and seem to get the lucky tentants that cause small damage such as breaking door knobs, pull off the screen doors, rip down towel racks in bathrooms, etc. In most cases it is such small repairs that is from somewhat...
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    Plantiff in a Class action

    What is the name of your state? Louisiana I live in Louisiana, but representing a class action suit as a Plantiff filed in Arkansas. I've been working with the attorney's on this case for about 3 years and even required me to travel to Arkansas to help represent the case in the matter in a...
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    Falling tree

    What is the name of your state? Louisiana The lot behind my house is one of the few empty lots left in the neighborhood. A tree in the lot is leaning over my fence onto my property and resting on my daughter's swingset from one of the recent storms, but has not broken yet. I would like our...
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    What time frame is reasonable to kick out a tenant who doesn't pay?

    What is the name of your state? Louisiana What time frame is reasonable to kick out a tenant who doesn't pay? I want to give them 30 days in a certified written letter or hand delivery it. Is this enough time since these people are months behind and keep making more broken promises? Thanks...
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    Illegal Parking contributed to accident

    What is the name of your state? Louisiana I visited a friend for Easter during the day. By the time I left, it was complete dark and his street light was out. By this time, I didn't notice the neighbor had a visitor that was parked illegally directly across from his driveway and against...
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    Can really old approved subdivision plans be expired?

    What is the name of your state? Louisiana Before the oil business left Louisiana heading to Texas, many developers had big plans for the New Orleans and Jefferson Parish areas. Of course, the 1980's oil crash came and everyone left, but many developers had subdivision plans already approved...
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    Illegally taxing only property owners

    What is the name of your state? Louisiana In the recent election in Jefferson Parish, an item was added to the ballot. Since the school board can't seen to spend the money wisely, they've decided they need more of it. As a result, the item on the ballot was to get teacher raises from hiking...
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    Judicial Interest !!

    What is the name of your state? Louisiana Am I still owed Judicial Interest if the case is settled out of court in mediation/ADR ?? Thanks. Charles III
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    Getting insurance to pay for yard care

    What is the name of your state? Louisiana I was involved in an accident in December 1999. Since this time, I've experience back problems and have been unable to do yard maintenance at my home. We are working on settling this case soon and they do not want to cooperate too much. Can I get...
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    Included in or out of the Will

    What is the name of your state? Louisiana My grandmother has 2 children, one son and one daugter. 1. Can she make a Will to leave everything to one daughter? 2. If NO Will is made, is it assumed to be evenly split between both children who would be in charge of the estate? 3. Do both...
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    Estimating Settlement !!

    What is the name of your state? Louisiana I've been told it is estimated about $1,000/month for pain and suffering for a car accident case. Does this seem right ?? Of course, missed wages, medical expenses, futures wages, future medical expenses, etc. will have to be included as well...
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    Attorney Code of Ethics !!

    I live in New Orleans, Louisiana. I was involved in an automobile accident 2 years ago. I hired an attorney since the insurance company was fighting with me on everything, including paying me book value for my truck and some medical expenses. A friend used this specific attorney along time in...
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    Am I a fool ??

    The answer is YES. I signed documents without reading them. When I hired my attorney, I was given alot of forms stacked on top of each other to sign my name at the bottom of them and they were nicely placed where I can clearly see the signature lines ONLY. I signed them, then my attorney was...

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