Recent content by dee_dub

Close enough. The reason lawyer's don't like talking numbers is that, if they do, they put a number in your head that is very difficult to shake out later. If your lawyer tells you "that sounds like a $100,000 claim", but can't get close to that through settlement, you will either a) be more...

That would be me, and I told you I wasn't a Florida attorney. If you'll recall, my (and others') advice was: On further review of the Florida rules, I see that interrogatories indeed should be filed. (See 1.340(e): "The interrogatories shall be served on the party to whom the interrogatories...

Crime typically requires a guilty act (actus reus, in the Latin) and guilty mind (mens rea). If the person knew that the others might come to bodily harm, and was negligent or reckless as to their safety, then they might have the guilty mind. But I don't see what the guilty act is in your...

I'm going to keep it here because it's a bigger thread... In future, try to keep your posts together, don't post multiple threads because it gets confusing. First, your son's father should check his rental agreement. Many agreements forbid having guests that stay more than 21 days. So the...

It's 30 days for the court date. You're not officially evicted unless the landlord goes to court, files a lawsuit against you, and gets an order for possession. You can challenge a notice to vacate for a number of reasons (for example, you think he's retaliating for you exercising your rights...

I don't see much of a question here, other than this. I would say the answer is maybe. Who knows what she has on her iPad? Many people do things without access to their office files. What I *would* say is that if she had a conference call scheduled, and she wasn't prepared for the conference...

Yes, but only if both you and the bank agree to it. The bank needs to be satisfied that you are good security for the debt, and you need to have a good reason to assume it. (Like, f'rinstance, you're buying him out of the company, and taking on the debt as part of the purchase price.) Why...

Don't confuse filing and service. I am not a Florida attorney, but as I understand the rule there a party may serve interrogatories on the other party without filing them with the court, or without also filing proof of service at the same time. Proof of service only become an issue if...

Tell him he's fired and you want your money back. He's your lawyer, he hasn't done squat for you. You probably could file a complaint with the state bar association. You probably have no reason to file a lawsuit for negligence unless he's missed a limitation date or done something else to...

Why didn't she just ask the landlord? Who knows, he might have said "yes". If they haven't signed a new lease in 15 years, it's quite possible that the terms of the original lease still apply and the lease has simply been renewed automatically on its terms. As I understand it, it's probably...

Tell Reese's they were defective. Perhaps they'll exchange them for you. Consider giving them to your local health department or media consumer advocate guy, perhaps they'll investigate.

It probably does not amount to harassment. On the other hand, unless your rental contract says otherwise, you probably have the right to use your patio at night as you see fit. What does the park manager say? As long as they're on your side, you're good. Your neighbour goes running to the...

I'm sorry to hear that. It doesn't sound like your options for treatment are good unless you want to front the cost of paying for someone out of pocket and hoping to get it back later. Best of luck to you.

Relief means "what I want". You sue, you're asking for something. Money, a restraining order, a declaration that the other person is a jerk, whatever. Those things you are asking for are the "relief". So: the "wherefore, it is respectfully requested" means - Judge, please give me those...

Read a book on how to turn unhappy customers into happy customers. Explain to them that they are not entitled to a refund, and you've provided them with beautiful footage of their special day. You understand they are frustrated with the one shot, but it was not possible to get it; you're...