misc.legal.moderated

Group: My wife and I are British and we made out wills in Britain (England and Wales, technically!) which disposed of everything, everywhere! We now live in the California. The topic of our wills came up in passing in a conversation with our ac

>From UCC (2002) section 3-602(a) ("an instrument is paid to the extent payment is made"), it seems a payee on a check can take the check to the drawee and demand *less* *than* the amount on the check. (This also seems reasonable: if I have a right

I have a friend who had the following sequence of events happen: Friend owns a S-corporation, the S-Corp sells a service. The S-corp purchases advertising on a radio station. All 3 invoices are paid for the advertising. The radio station is sold to

Some vendors, e.g. Dish TV, have announced that when paid by check they will destroy the check and initiate a direct transfer from the customer's checking account. This actually happened to me this month. I am wondering about the legality of this:

Someone has told me that it is illegal for a merchant to randomly discriminate by offering different prices for the same wares. This does not concern personal services - we're talking "pencils". We're also _not_ talking about illegal discrimination aga

I purchased a $3,200 product over the internet from a company in MA and it was Fed Ex'd to me in NY. I obtained an RMA number and returned it via USPS Priority Mail yet they won't credit my account. Am I responsible for the package not getting to the

Tony Morris wrote: > I have a brother who is 34 and irresponsible. His credit is poor and > he cannot find a place to live. I want to help him out without > jeopardizing my credit. Is it possible to get Power Of Attorney to > handle his finances? I wo

aristotle65@hotmail.com (aristotle) wrote in message news:<vnvtc01j3spgbh8oi1vkfp0038ubv8tse5@4ax.com>... > I encountered a neurotic judge in an unlawful detainer case and would > like to write a courteous letter stating how I felt his decision was >

> > The only verbal agreement I made was to pay one third of the rent and > utilities and pay his mom back the security deposit. Here are my > questions. Am I obligated to stay until the end of the two year > lease? As a "friend" I'm willing to gi

My daughter works in a store in a large city. Over the years she has worked in four of stores in the chain, all in the same metro area. In each case young man (the same young man) has begun coming into the store. He hangs around her, leering and fol

On Tue, 15 Jun 2004 09:55:38 -0400, jim_bowery@hotmail.com (James Bowery) wrote: >There is strong evidence that recent increases in immigration from >India to the United States has caused the recent increases in autism >in this country. Mere alleg

On Tue, 15 Jun 2004 09:55:10 -0400, mjacobslaw@comcast.net (Michael Jacobs) wrote: >> 1. Two Offenses are on the same date, and one of them is listed as a >> surchargeable Accident and the other as a St. Hway Violation. I'm >> positive that I did no

On Sat, 12 Jun 2004 16:22:00 -0400, Keith <kilo_watt_radio2@yahoo.com> wrote: >. . . . > An employer can not demand that an employee violate the law, but >I doubt if they will be happy with you if you raise a stink. Whether you can be fired fo

A judge required the landlord to repay part if the rent and also required the tenant to move. When must the landlord release the funds. The landlord is afraid the tenant will take the funds and not use them to move and thus further stall moving out.

I'm reading a book about the origins of the concept of a free press (Emergence of a Free Press, by Leonard Levy). In the chapter on the period of the American Revolution I encountered repeated, odd uses of the word "juror." For example, in a passage on

On Tue, 15 Jun 2004 09:56:18 -0400, ChuckB <birdman6@earthlink.net> wrote: >Hello, I was unable to locate specific information on the subject of >being paid for "on call" hours. My question does not concern being >paid for actually going to a job, a

> I encountered a neurotic judge ... and would > like to write a courteous letter stating how I felt his decision was > wrong. >..... > Is there any potential recourse to the writer of a courteous letter. If he is as irrational ("neurotic") as you

dontgowobbly@yahoo.com (sbrca) wrote in news:gkvtc09mo8s3g50rbbeloib53dd9p7cj86@4ax.com: > I am involved in a very nasty dispute with two prominent realty > companies in California, who knowingly permitted a unqualified buyer > to put down a $1000

ChuckB wrote: > Hello, I was unable to locate specific information on the subject of > being paid for "on call" hours. My question does not concern being > paid for actually going to a job, as for this we are compensated at > time and one half or do

"J. Arlen Pruitt" <z@d.com> wrote in message news:<2nvtc09142r6rqosvr6c9imrl8oabf7q06@4ax.com>... > > I have never been in the situation to personally see a lender do it on > > a charge-off, but I thought that this can be taxable on the borrower. > >

info@speedingticketcentral.com (Wayne Patterson) wrote in message news:<9mvtc0lk6mmnf06ckrfmfktr4cq058alo4@4ax.com>... > All states recognize properly executed wills. In other words if the > will is legal in Texas then it is legal in Florida. If your

In article <pnvtc0tvjgddgapht0g8koefiif4lseetr@4ax.com>, Doug Burrell <dougwburrell@aol.com> wrote: >I hope that I'm not being rude by coming in here and posting a question without >a proper introduction of myself. Please forgive me if I am. > >Th

I found a nice write-up regarding requirements for recording public documents for the various states: http://taskforce.cifnet.com/priaus/Papers/formating/documentformatfinal.pdf I found it useful. I also have a question. In looking over a mortga

On Tue, 15 Jun 2004 09:54:46 -0400, Stan Brown <the_stan_brown@fastmail.fm> wrote: >"Gerald Clough" <firstinitiallastname@texas.net> wrote in >misc.legal.moderated: >>It would be entirely unreasonable to be so inflexible that public >>transportat

In article <gkvtc09mo8s3g50rbbeloib53dd9p7cj86@4ax.com>, sbrca <dontgowobbly@yahoo.com> wrote: >I am involved in a very nasty dispute with two prominent realty >companies in California, who knowingly permitted a unqualified buyer >to put down a $1000

On Tue, 15 Jun 2004, aristotle65@hotmail.com (aristotle) wrote: > I encountered a neurotic judge in an unlawful > detainer case and would like to write a courteous > letter stating how I felt his decision was wrong. > After he required 3 court appe

Hello, I recently did some house hunting in Tennessee. In the process, I met a realtor who seemed nice so I talked to her about what was available in the area. Up front, I asked her how she would be compensated, and she told me that she wou

On Tue, 15 Jun 2004 09:54:38 -0400, "Paul Cassel" <paul1@abq.com> wrote: >ptsc wrote: >> You may find it unconvincing, but no competent court would have. In >> fact, those were not mere complaints, but claims which were settled >> by McDonalds.

On Tue, 15 Jun 2004 09:54:37 -0400, "Paul Cassel" <paul1@abq.com> wrote: >Tam wrote: >> On 10/6/04 14:11, in article >>> As a note, I"m from Albuquerque and worked with many PI attorneys >>> during that case. ... >>> Like it or not, but this ca

On Tue, 08 Jun 2004 11:00:59 -0400, Stuart Bronstein <spamtrap@lexregia.com> wrote: >Robert Bonomi wrote: >> Vadim Rapp <vralias-google@yahoo.com> wrote: >>> >>>Emails from companies often have "Confidentiality Notice", >>> >>>I wonder, if this

On Thu, 10 Jun 2004 09:10:55 -0400, "Arthur L. Rubin" <ronnirubin@sprintmail.com> wrote: >"Arthur L. Rubin" wrote: >> I doubt that very much. You almost certainly DO have a right >> to forward it to the National Enquirer, or your joke-of-the-day

James Bowery wrote: > > There is strong evidence that recent increases in immigration from > India to the United States has caused the recent increases in autism > in this country. > > See http://laboratoryofthestates.com/imbamcoa.html Point of

Doug Burrell wrote: > > I hope that I'm not being rude by coming in here and posting a question without > a proper introduction of myself. Please forgive me if I am. > > The question I have involves my dear mother and her four siblings. After my

I was told that I could file my own complaint for money owed to me by one of my clients (I am a computer consultant). I did file (the actual complaint was written for me by an attorney I know). The attorney for the other parties filed a motion to dis

Robert E. Lewis wrote: > An Associated Press story reports that someone, presumed to be some students > playing an end-of-year prank, sent out an official-looking letter to parents > of students at a Selden, New York high school. The letter offered

> > Why is it that the "legislative Courts" were created under article I > instead of Article III of the Constitution? > Article I did not "create" "legislative courts." The term "legislative court" is used for non-Article III courts, primarily c

Stan Brown wrote: > "Gerald Clough" <firstinitiallastname@texas.net> wrote in > misc.legal.moderated: > >>It would be entirely unreasonable to be so inflexible that public >>transportation became known as a bomb-friendly place, if it were shown

J. Arlen Pruitt wrote: > You could contact the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center, which is a > state wide organization that supports clerks, judges and attorneys that work > in Texas Municipal Courts. Most traffic tickets in Texas are handled t

David Lesher wrote: > Gerald Clough <firstinitiallastname@texas.net> writes: > > >>>I am applying for a job that requires a high-level security clearance. >>>There is nothing in my background that should be a problem. >>> >>>However, I know fro

dougwburrell@aol.com (Doug Burrell) wrote in message news:<pnvtc0tvjgddgapht0g8koefiif4lseetr@4ax.com>... > I hope that I'm not being rude by coming in here and posting a question without > a proper introduction of myself. Please forgive me if I am.

Doug Burrell wrote: > I hope that I'm not being rude by coming in here and posting a question without > a proper introduction of myself. Please forgive me if I am. > > The question I have involves my dear mother and her four siblings. After my

Graphxgal77 wrote: > I have to go to small claims court soon as a defendant. I'm afraid the claimant > will try and falsify some of their evidence. Does the judge usually hold and > review evidence from a small claims case such as a fax? Do they both

"Robert E. Lewis" <rlewis@brazosport.cc.tx.us> wrote in message news:<blvtc0l7cs5ne4ssl98o1pq15i3kupn5jm@4ax.com>... > An Associated Press story reports that someone, presumed to be some students > playing an end-of-year prank, sent out an official-loo

graphxgal77@aol.com (Graphxgal77) wrote in message news:<bkvtc0pep24ufjb3er0b15l9mbo4gg5eks@4ax.com>... > I have to go to small claims court soon as a defendant. I'm afraid the claimant > will try and falsify some of their evidence. Does the judge usua

In article <blvtc0l7cs5ne4ssl98o1pq15i3kupn5jm@4ax.com>, Robert E. Lewis <rlewis@brazosport.cc.tx.us> wrote: >The school principal has vowed disciplinary action against the pranksters, >but also said that 'The hoax also "would involve police action"

laidman wrote: > Hoping I've found the correct news group for this question :-) > > Why is it that the "legislative Courts" were created under article I > instead of Article III of the Constitution? Lies in the Article I legislative authority "

In article <rmvtc05oisdoqouqh0iq1g9e9tfqhrhj5f@4ax.com>, Barry Gold <bgold@nyx.net> wrote: >Hafaka <hafaka@yahoo.com> wrote: >>If I gave a deposit for an apartment, but still didn't sign the >>lease(we verbally agreed I'll sign it in a month, when I m

In article <k9ngc09bbcqa6ooc3n393dfo4phk5un8fa@4ax.com>, Mukanil <mukanil@austin.rr.com> wrote: > But any evidence obtained from an illegal search will >probably get tossed out or court as fruits of an illegal search. Unfortunately, that only h

In article <h9ngc01roq3pvasid0vagcs4nfqqai7tce@4ax.com>, Mukanil <mukanil@austin.rr.com> wrote: >> Held: Because FMCSA lacks discretion to prevent cross-border >> operations of Mexican motor carriers, neither NEPA nor the CAA >> requires FMCSA to