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Can I sue a wedding venue for my deposit since my event was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic?
Asked in Pensacola,  FL Mar. 18, 2020 ,  5 Answers

My wedding was set for April 26th of this year and we paid a 300$ deposit on a venue, and now with the President and CDC’s warning about gatherings of 10 or more we had to cancel. My fiance and I have compromised immune systems and can’t risk contracting the virus, as are a good chunk of our guests....

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Is Coronavirus considered ‘Act of God’ Venu csnceled 4/25/2020 in Radnor PA?
Asked in Radnor,  PA Mar. 18, 2020 ,  3 Answers

Our son and future dgt n law were to marry at ‘The Pomme’ in Radnor PA ON 4/25\2020 Can they get $$back from venu and all vendors? Due to this pandemic. Act of God?

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Can I get a full refund from my wedding venue due to the COVID19 virus (force majeure)?
Asked in Los Angeles,  CA Mar. 18, 2020 ,  4 Answers

My wedding is supposed to take place on April 17th, 2020 in Los Angeles. The California Governor has declared a state of emergency and the LA county official has banned all public gatherings of 50 or more. My wedding contract has a minimum guest count of 140 and I have already paid 75% of all fees d...

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Do I need to pay full tuition when daycare is closed?
Asked in Cambridge,  MA Mar. 18, 2020 ,  3 Answers

Due to covid19, my son’s daycare is going to be closed for 3 weeks. At the end of the 3rd week, the center will re-evaluate the situation and decide whether the closure needs to be extended. We are requested to pay 100% tuition during the entire closure. Is this legit for private daycare center to c...

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Can I take a small business to court for not refunding my money for services not rendered?
Asked in New York,  NY Mar. 18, 2020 ,  2 Answers

I had a party planned for my daughter 1st birthday which was supposed to take okay on 3/28 however due to the Coronavirus and the fact that gatherings are being prohibited temporarily my venue cancelled my party and issued a full refund. However I had a party planner who I initially gave a deposit o...

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My wedding venue won't refund my money after corona cancellation ?
Asked in Miami,  FL Mar. 17, 2020 ,  4 Answers

We live in Florida and in the wake of the COVID-19 i have to cancel my wedding. The event venue is telling my wife and I that they won't give us our money back, and we must pick another date. Can they do that? We are so overwhelmed

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Can "Force Majeure" clause be used to nullify contract for wedding event in light of coronavirus situation?
Asked in Charleston,  SC Mar. 17, 2020 ,  2 Answers

I have a contract with a resort venue for a wedding. This is the Force Majeure clause: "No damages shall be due for a failure of performance occurring due to Acts of God, war, terrorist act, government regulation, riots, disaster, or strikes, any one of which make performance impossible. The Resort ...

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I am in a financial debt that I am not suppose to be paying. How can I stop paying this loan?
Asked in Santa Rosa,  CA Mar. 14, 2020 ,  2 Answers

I went to study abroad only because the program was going to help me pay my tution. When I arrived to the other country they said "sorry we can't help you. Get a student loan." I was in serious frustration and started to worry a lot because I did not know this was going to happen to me. The program ...

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I want to know if I can sue somebody for breech if contract. I co signed but ended up in front and he returned the car
Asked in Riverside,  CA Mar. 14, 2020 ,  2 Answers

I co signed but ended up in front and we agreed on refinancing the car to get it out of my name and without my knowledge he voluntarily surrendered the car. Now he does not want to pay the collection bill , it was 8000 I called the finance company and lowered it to $4,500 and monthly payments of $25...

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I bought a house from someone, but it was foreclosed before the closing date.
Asked in Houston,  TX Feb. 19, 2020 ,  1 Answers

On 01-11-2020, I signed the contract with the owner, and the closing date is 02-14-2020. After the house is closed, someone send me a notice on 02-16-2020 that the property had been foreclosed on 02-04-2020, and their deed is recorded on 02-11-2020. Nobody sent me any notice before the closing date....

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When a builder is building a new subdivision - who is responsible for building retaining walls -the developer or the HO
Asked in Monument,  CO Feb. 10, 2020 ,  2 Answers

There is an area behind four homes in our area that is a very steep, collapsing hill. The home buyers understood from a design plan that the developer would build retaining walls to prevent the hills collapse. Our builder is now saying it is the responsibility of the HOA - not him

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I would like to sue the state of TN for breach of contract. Because I feel my 1st amendment right was violated.
Asked in Mc Kenzie,  TN Jan. 30, 2020 ,  1 Answers

When I signed a contract agreeing to receive the offer that gives theam a right to permote A A and faith based programs. Do I have a case

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Hello, my legal person name is Asher. I am a paralegal myself, withholding 34 years of experience. I have a question
Asked in Tampa,  FL Jan. 29, 2020 ,  2 Answers

A man who was previously convicted in his first and last name in a state other than where he resided, had an established residency the state of California where his married spousal successfully changed his name to something other than what he was convicted as then triumphed himself out of the entire...

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What type of lawyer do I need?
Asked in Largo,  FL Jan. 27, 2020 ,  4 Answers

I paid a company a $20k deposit and was told they have filed bankruptcy. This has not been confirmed and I have not received any notices in the mail. I would like to know my options.

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I paid a company a deposit and was told they have filed bankruptcy. How do I confirm this and what are my rights?
Asked in Largo,  FL Jan. 27, 2020 ,  2 Answers

The company is located in Titusville, Florida and I am located in St. Petersburg, Florida.

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Can I sue someone for buying things in my name and bankrupting my business?
Asked in Evansville,  IN Dec. 30, 2019 ,  1 Answers

I recently started a company with around $80K of my own money as a 65% partner. The partner of 25% bought things in the company name and my personal name without my approval saying she paid for these only to find out months later they haven't been paid for and they're in my name. I have several mont...

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commercial in AL with owner finance. Buyer stopped paying after 2 years and filed for bankruptcy. What can the seller do
Asked in Peachtree City,  GA Nov. 24, 2019 ,  2 Answers

Commercial property in ALABAMA was sold in 2017 with owner financing with 30% down and 7 years of monthly payments at 6%. The contract was recorded in court house as a lien. The buyer (LLC) with personal guarantee paid on time for 2 years and now filed for bankruptcy (both LLC and personal). What re...

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In a chapter13 there's a 3 yr and 5 yr commitment period. What's the pros and cons of requesting a 3 yr modified to 5
Asked in East Saint Louis,  IL Oct. 28, 2019 ,  1 Answers

Is there a nonstandard provision for this motion to modify from a 3 yr to 5 yr

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What limitations follow certain charges? What is a contributing factor in background check limitations?
Asked in Atlanta,  GA Oct. 26, 2019 ,  2 Answers

This is my only offense; therefore, what will my limitations amount to after a background check?

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