Hi
I am responsible for compensating a two year old TV bought for $900 then. (A guest in my party broke and no one is owning up...ex-landlord is behind me now)
Similar model (brand new) is $600 now all included and being demanded 600, citing the higher price paid then.
What is a fair price that I should pay?
How do I make a convincing reply ?
....please help....
posted by daveg02
on Aug 27, 2012 -
19 answers
I found a link to an old court case involving a relative of mine. Google Books won't show me the whole thing - can anyone find it elsewhere or suggest how I can get a copy? I don't have access to legal databases. This is
the link, and my relative referred to is Erno Scheiner.
posted by Joe in Australia
on Aug 15, 2012 -
11 answers
Relative robbed our grandma who has Alzheimer's... took $10,000 worth of gold belonging to me. Not the first time. What to do?
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posted by kettleoffish
on Aug 15, 2012 -
21 answers
Sometimes a driver of one car will "wave on" a driver of another car. Could the waving driver be held liable for a resulting accident?
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posted by azathoth
on Aug 14, 2012 -
23 answers
Family law in Mumbai? Wondering if anyone has recommendations for lawyers practicing in Mumbai/Bombay... An older (60s) Indian couple I know appears to be heading for divorce, and I am trying to help the woman as best I can. Unfortunately, there are a number of complicating factors, and I do not personally know any lawyers in Mumbai, so I thought I would ask here. I realize it's a long shot, but it's worth a try...
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posted by aramaic
on Aug 12, 2012 -
4 answers
Public interest law transition-filter: I am a lawyer in a private-sector transactional practice. I would like to be a public interest lawyer doing litigation or policy in national security, civil liberties, surveillance or drug liberalization.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 9, 2012 -
12 answers
(CA) Driver who hit me is uninsured and I've begun the claims process with my ins. co. Should I give uninsured driver a head's up?
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posted by chloe.gelsomino
on Aug 6, 2012 -
17 answers
Can you tell me about legal anthropology? Am I foolish to leave a secure career to pursue it?
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posted by sallybrown
on Jul 31, 2012 -
15 answers
There are three of us who are starting a business next year and one of my future co-founders is insisting that everyone signs an employment contract stipulating that we stay at the company for at least three years. Contract violations haven't been discussed yet - the contract hasn't been written yet - but a hefty fine is likely. Is this type of contract common between co-founders? What other risks should I be aware of before/if signing this?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 31, 2012 -
24 answers
Can a company record phone calls without notifying callers/customers? Are there any New York State or Federal laws prohibiting or regulating this? We've searched but can't find anything real specific.
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posted by mrflibble
on Jul 23, 2012 -
3 answers
Work Filter: My boss and I want to find a way to let our clients know we have provided to them a discount on our account covering letter to them without sounding like "a douche bag" or slimy. What wording do you use on your letters to convey this?
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posted by Danithegirl
on Jul 18, 2012 -
11 answers
So... A friend of mine's predicting martial law here in the UK by Christmas. As a thought experiment, how does somebody in the western world prepare for martial law? Are there any examples of western countries where this has occurred in recent times? What happened? What advice is there?
posted by humblepigeon
on Jul 15, 2012 -
19 answers
What are some scenes or plot points in movies relating to attorney client privilege?
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posted by dredge
on Jul 10, 2012 -
20 answers
Does an ex-wife in Oklahoma have the right to evict my friend from her boyfriend's house on the weekends when his kids visit?
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posted by inturnaround
on Jul 1, 2012 -
14 answers
My house sold earlier this month. I am not buying a new house right away, but... maybe? How long can I wait? How will this affect taxes? And if I could buy property, should I in order to avoid penalties (if there are any)? You are not my lawyer or my accountant, but way more details with a little bit of drama after the jump.
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posted by aabbbiee
on Jun 28, 2012 -
10 answers
Where does this phrase come from? "On the wrong side of square law" is a science aphorism for a situation in which efforts must be increased at an exponential rate to achieve only modest returns. Does it have a specific origin or source?
posted by Jackson
on Jun 28, 2012 -
5 answers
My former employer is asking for my signature on a document to assign patent rights to them as co-inventor for a patent I worked on while employed by them.
They are not interested in compensating me for my time.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 26, 2012 -
28 answers
I just signed something a few hours ago to rent a room, and already, I'm regretting it. Is there any kind of "buyer's remorse" grace period in the state of California? I haven't given them the first month's rent or security deposit, yet.
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posted by Redfield
on Jun 23, 2012 -
9 answers
I (mostly) won my FOIA case, pro se. They're going to appeal the decision. Ruh-roh....
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posted by cgs06
on Jun 19, 2012 -
9 answers
My husband died recently. We were together for decades and have school-age children. His passing involved severe trauma, and we have social support and frequent therapy appointments to get us through the turmoil. Emotionally, we're holding up.
My question is about getting our affairs in order.
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posted by Fichereader
on Jun 16, 2012 -
29 answers
We want to politely ask our roommate to leave and are wondering about how to do this politely while also avoiding any possible legal issues in California
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 13, 2012 -
10 answers
So,
this was me. The company came apart, most of us either quit or were fired. I'm sans job, and freaking out; so, should I get an attorney and try to collect on my (still numb and painful) shoulder?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 12, 2012 -
8 answers
I'm trying to find information on a half remembered law about movie theaters and the movies they're allowed to show.
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posted by zoo
on Jun 3, 2012 -
1 answer
My common-law partner and I are in the process of filing forms for her sponsorship of me to receive permanent resident status in Canada. She changed her marital status to common-law on her most recent tax forms (we have been living together since 2009). She is now being audited by Revenue Canada, since this reflects a change from her last tax return and how her GST/HST refunds are calculated.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 2, 2012 -
3 answers
Grandma set up an uneven trust and we want to distribute it equally. Who do we talk to and what do we ask them? Questions about imbalanced inheritances, DIY redistribution of wealth, and taxes within...
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 1, 2012 -
14 answers
Is my landlord liable to pay for the cost of a hotel and pet boarding when the air conditioner broke due to lack of maintenance in Phoenix, Arizona? The law seems incredibly unfair to tenants and I'm wondering if I'm misreading it.
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posted by thesocietyfor
on May 30, 2012 -
15 answers
What can you tell me about Irish inheritance, wills and power of attorney and similar legal things?
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posted by plonkee
on May 30, 2012 -
1 answer
[US banking law filter] So my credit union 'forces' me to deposit checks, payable to me, into a savings deposit account (share deposit account), rather than my checking account. I'm not sure they should be doing this. Lots of gory details inside....
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posted by Muirwylde
on May 25, 2012 -
11 answers
Hi ,
I was wondering if any mefiers could help advise me on potentially choosing a certain module for my llb (undergraduate law) option.
I was thinking of choosing the legal writing and advocacy option, but I am not sure.
Has anyone any idea of what is usually expected in a module such as this? It strikes me as an option very similar that provided in American law schools. How are these usually assessed? The naive bone in me is entertaining the prospect of a slightly less harsh marking criteria compared to the substantive core modules I shall be studying as well; but I could be wrong.
My course book mentions the break down of the module as follows:
Legal Writing and Advocacy:
- Reflective Learning Journal (40%)
- Response to Consultation Document (30%)
- Oral Presentation 1 - (15%)
- Oral Presentation 2 - (15%)
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posted by thespiritroom
on May 16, 2012 -
2 answers
Is it
legal to advertise by taping posters to telephone poles, bus shelters, boarded up storefronts, etc? Do outfits like
Poster Giant have some kind of special exception?
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posted by bubukaba
on May 14, 2012 -
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