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Latecomer Agreements
Latecomer agreements allow property owners or developers a portion of money back on certain improvements they've completed and paid for. This applies to street or utility improvements and is collected by the county after new homeowners move in and use the improvements.
Texas Small Claims Court Information
Small-claims cases are types of civil cases that are not criminal in nature. They involve plaintiffs who bring lawsuits against defendants and ask the court to require defendants to pay an amount owed, according to Texas Courts Online.
Rules of Procedure for Small Claims
Small claims court resolves minor civil disputes.Justice image by MVit from Fotolia.comYou’ve been wronged, and have made reasonable attempts to resolve your dispute without success. Minor civil disputes can be filed in small claims court by either a mentally competent individual at...
How to Get Out of a Fitness First Contract
Canceling a gym membership can be complicated, especially if a long-term contract is involved. If you want to cancel a Fitness First membership, carefully review the contract. Getting out of a Fitness First contract can be difficult, so you should document your actions to protect yourself.
How to File an Appeal for a Speedy Trial in Mississippi
Speedy trials are the constitutional right of all Americans. As stated in the Sixth Amendment of the Constitution: "In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed
How to File in Small Claims Court in Indiana
Filing a case in small claims court in Indiana is a quick and easy way to resolve your dispute with someone who owes you money. You can file a small claims case in Indiana if the amount you are owed is $6,000 or less. Small claims courts are designed to be user-friendly and non-intimidating. Attorne
Tax Rules for Claiming Tuition
The tuition tax deduction can be even more valuable than its nominal value because it lowers your gross income, so it can qualify you for other deductions and credits. However, the Internal Revenue Service puts several restrictions on the deduction, such as an income and coordination limit. Also, yo
Mechanic's Lien Tips: Can you Record a Lien After the Property is Sold?
Let us begin by an example. Assume you have built a "spec" home for a developer and have a $15,000 dispute based on change orders at the end of the project. You have 90 days ...
How to Get Out of an Ohio Land Contract
In the State of Ohio, land is sold on a willing buyer and willing seller basis. In accordance with Ohio legal guidelines, one is required to conduct a search before purchasing the land. Before signing it, make sure the contract clarifies payment and transfer of deed. However, if the buyer does not a
What Is the Legal Age to Sign a Contract?
Contracts come in many forms, from leases to purchase agreements to promissory notes and other agreements that bind the signer to the terms within. In most cases, minors are prohibited from signing these types of documents.
How to Write a Florida Equine Adoption Contract
Equine adoption contracts in Florida need to be clear and concise and have specific elements. All contracts must have an offer and acceptance. This is called "consideration." Even if the horse is being given away to someone who is adopting and not purchasing, there must still be consideration.
What Is a Breach of a Contractual Relationship?
Contracts are legally enforceable agreements, and any party -- person or organization -- that enters into a contract has a contractual relationship with the other parties. When a party enters into a contractual relationship, it agrees to certain responsibilities, and failure to adhere to the agreed
What to Do If a Verbal Agreement Is Reneged?
If someone promises to do something and then reneges on the deal, it can be not only frustrating but costly. In some cases, this promise may have been a binding legal agreement. You can take the dispute to small claims court if you have sufficient evidence to prove the terms of the agreement.
Florida Structured Settlement Laws
Structured settlements established in Florida must adhere to the state's laws.US Supreme Court image by dwight9592 from Fotolia.comWhen a court of law issues a monetary settlement to the plaintiff, or the party that brought the lawsuit to court, it can be given in one lump payment or as a...
Hiring Legal Counsel For Workplace Issues
There are a variety of reasons that law abiding folks could need to find the advice of an attorney. For many, a civil action will arise during the course of their lives that needs legal ...
Practical Tips To Avoid Workplace Accidents
They says accidents can happen anytime and anywhere, even at your workplace, without any warning. While we cannot stop accidents, workers can still do something to at least prevent these mishaps from happening. To have ...
Breaches & Clauses of Indemnity
An indemnity clause can appear in almost any business contract. The provision serves to protect the interests of the party hiring an independent contractor or professional from outside the business to perform work in the name of his company. The clause only triggers in the event a breach of contract
How to File a Suit Without a Lawyer
In the United States, it is your right to file a lawsuit against an individual, a group of individuals or a company, if you feel that you have been wronged in some way. However, if the wrongdoing did not result in some sort of harm or negative consequence, then filing a lawsuit with a court system i
Prenuptial Agreement: An intelligent approach towards martial life
Prenuptial Agreement: An intelligent approach towards martial life The event of a failure in marriage exposes the couple to a lot of unforeseen liabilities with money and family being on top. At the end of ...