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      What is my deductible?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Wisconsin. The terms and conditions of my home warranty state: "The owner is responsible for a deductible charge of up to $85 on each component or appliance malfunction." Question #1: Why would it say "up to $85" instead of "$85?" Question #2...
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      Were my 4th Amendment Rights Violated?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Wisconsin. I received a violation notice from the city (Division of Housing Services) stating that: "A recent inspection of the above referenced property revealed conditions that violate specific codes and/or ordinances of the City of Beloit."...
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      What is Summary Judgement?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Chicago Federal Court. My lawyer filed a motion for summary judgment in my section 1983 civil rights claim, as did the other side. Both sides only argued about liability, not damages. The judge made his decision that the other side had...
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      Am I liabel for wife's school loan debt?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Wisconsin. I am getting married in September. My wife is bringing no assets to the marriage and $80k in school loan debt. Unfortunately, the school degree she earned has very low earning potential (early childhood education). She would only be...
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      Should I submit a DNA sample?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Wisconsin. Shortly after robbing a restaurant at gun point, the armed criminal (or criminals) went running through my neighborhood with his loot while being chased by both the victims and a police dog. In his travels, he climbed a fence and went...
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      How do I fight property tax assessment?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Wisconsin. I closed on a house on 10/16/2009. The purchase price was $111k, but $8k of that was subsidized by the federal government with the first time home buyer credit. With the sale, I also negotiated for personal property worth $4-5k. My...
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      Parking Ticket - Can't Prove Who Parked It?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Wisconsin. According to the city ordinance: 11.16.090 No parking from two a.m.--five a.m. It is unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to park such vehicle between the hours of two a.m. and five a.m. on street so designated in the table in...
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      Can Health Insurance company increase their rates?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Illinois. Illinois General Assembly - Full Text of Public Act 095-0958 My fiancee is under the age of 26 (she is 23) and lives in Illinois with her parents as a dependent. While enrolled as a full-time student, she was covered under her parent's...
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      What is a bedroom?

      The tax man does an internal inspection on the house next week. According to city records (Beloit, WI), my house has 3 bedrooms. I think it has 2 and therefore should have my property assessed as such. The house was originally built has having 3 bedrooms, but the prior owners (2 owners ago)...
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      Who pays for title insurance and title closing fees?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Wisconsin. Here is the language of the home sale contract: CONVEYANCE OF TITLE: Upon payment of the purchase price, Seller shall convey the Property by warranty deed free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, except: municipal and zoning...
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      Can I prevent construction on neighbor's property?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Wisconsin. My home sits on a lot at the top of a hill that has great views of the surronding area. Just this morning, a surveyor was on my neighbor's property taking measurements and sticking orange flags in the ground along the lot line. I'm...
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      Ex-Employer Contacts local PD's

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Illinois/Wisconsin. I received an odd letter from my former employer saying that I am ordered to not enter any company property or attempt any further contact with any employee (by telephone or otherwise). If I violate this order, I will be...
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      Can I get lost wages?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Illinois. I was recently laid off. When I asked why, they would not give me an answer other than my position has been eliminated. According to the paperwork I was given, the company lays people off for one of three reasons: 1. The company no...
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      Was I discriminated against?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Wisconsin. If you've read my past threads/questions, you may know that I was involved in an automobile accident through no fault of my own and was injured. As a result of this, I was taking medication at work and performing poorly, as the...
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      Can I force asset sales to collect debt?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Illinois. If I successfully get a judgment against somebody in court, but they don't pay it either because they don't want to or are unable to, what can I go after besides wage garnishments? Can I force the sale of their home and/or other...
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      Is the driver uninsured?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Illinois. I was 0% at fault, being hit from behind. The driver that hit me claims to have insurance and provided an insurance card to the police officer. I called her insurance company and they said they need to investigate if there is coverage...
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      Is my HR dept wrong?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Wisconsin. I was in an auto accident & have been taking meds for it, but not everyday. While on meds, I cannot perform my job and was told not to come into work on those days. HR said that unless I use vacation time, those days are unpaid. My...
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      What would a reasonable employer do?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Wisconsin. Assume an employee was involved in an accident (non-work related) on 1/31. Since the accident, the employee has had one trip to the hospital, one trip to urgent care, and multiple trips to both the doctor and physical therapist. The...
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      Who's Liable?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Illinois. I was driving my girlfriend's car (with permission). I was rear-ended from behind by an uninsured driver. My girlfriend's car was a total loss. Both the girlfriend and I were injured, myself more so. The girlfriend's car insurance...
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      Can the employer search me or my property?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Wisconsin. This is hypothetical, but I'd simply be interested in knowing the answer for knowledge's sake. If an employer prohibits an item (firearms for example) on their property, including the parking lot (stored in employee's vehicle), then...

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