Law & Ethics - December 2006

My condo association hired a plumber to find the source of a leak from my unit to my neighbor downstairs. They found that the leak was an item which was my responsibility and are now billing me for the plumber's work. Now, my issue is that the fix was small and something that could have been performed by me; I was never given the option of securing my own contractor or doing the work myself nor was I provided a statement or estimate outlining the scope of the work or the cost. Is there a Florida Statute that requires such notice? If, so where can i find it?

2006-12-06 10:45:33 · 1 answers · asked by Willie S 2

But never had the courage to?

2006-12-06 10:44:30 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I thought this was illegal, but I'm not sure. I thought I heard that you could buy any kind of "good" and not be denied but that companies can deny you a "service" they provide.

2006-12-06 10:32:07 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was punched a year ago in the head and suffered from a concussion by a relative. I am now worried that he may hit me again. Is it too late to file for charges or anything like that? I am from NY, I dont know of that changes anything.

2006-12-06 10:29:15 · 5 answers · asked by kris 1

Do you have to be devious and underhanded to make it to the top in a career, or business, or polotics. Is power really corrupting or is corruption an essential tool in gaining power in the first place. Its often said that poloticians get corrupted by power but when you eventually learn how they made it to the top in the first place you discover that thery were totally corrupt to begin with and lied and cheated to get to the top.

2006-12-06 10:27:32 · 6 answers · asked by james l 2

I am preparing to sue a tenant in small claims court for nonpayment of rent and evict the tenant. Tenant has not paid rent for three months. What evidence would I need to present to the magistrate to demonstrate that tenant has not paid? I can't bring cancelled checks to show she hasn't paid, so what can I use to prove my point? Thanks for your help!

2006-12-06 10:24:06 · 10 answers · asked by davefiend2002 1

2006-12-06 10:20:35 · 6 answers · asked by kavi 1

one of my friends friends got convicted a sex offender and she has children she has PTSD and she has some mental prombles and she was trenend by the vitim... she told her she was 18 and when she asked her to babysit she said that they did something and they didn't,she then told her she was 15 and went to the police and they took the girl's side... the women took the plee bargain, so she wouldn't loose her kids

2006-12-06 10:14:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Obviously, there are several problems with this. Dead people are objects and - as such - can't hold property or be a beneficiary. Also, there are issues with the rule against perpetuities.

Any way to get around that?

2006-12-06 10:09:56 · 8 answers · asked by Ejsenstejn 2

I am in my 7th month of pregnancy, I am due in February. My fiance got arrested a few days ago and it is looking like he will be locked up for awhile. My question is what is the procedure for having him sign the birth certificate and proof or paternity since we are not married?

2006-12-06 10:06:00 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

What role do ethics play in public service decisions? How important are ethics to a public servant and why?

2006-12-06 10:04:14 · 3 answers · asked by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7

2006-12-06 09:55:13 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

ive looked ALL over google and i cant seem to find anything recent OR decent. please help.

2006-12-06 09:54:10 · 6 answers · asked by Sarbear 2

its an interesting question and i want peoples opinions on it

2006-12-06 09:47:38 · 14 answers · asked by Ra 248 1

if the victum was 15 years old would the sex offender, be at fault or be convicted at a trail?

2006-12-06 09:45:03 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 6 y/o has always lived with me and now his father has came back in town and his friends have told me that he's trying to get custody and to be careful and watch out for him. he does pay child support but neither of us have legal documents of custody.. to be on the safe side I told his father he could visit him all he wants but hes not taking him out of my view. Is this right or wrong of me .. what could he do... im working on getting a lawyer and papers.. thanks

2006-12-06 09:44:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-06 09:37:39 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

hello my fiance was in drug rehab in missouri for about 1 1/2 months.she was sent there by her probation for destruction of private propery.i dont think there was anything from the Judge saying she had to go.but her probation made her go and she was almost done and she skiped a class.sighned in but left.so the rehab kicked her out.when she found this out she took a couple zanax.the police came and got her from rehab and brought her to jail.my phone is in my fathers name.and he blocked all collect calls so i havent heard from her.i no shes freaking out.it there anyway she could conntact me are me contact her.the jail sayed they dont take any messages. shes in there for probation and parole violation.for being kicked out and the drugs.but they didnt drug test her as far as i know.they could just tell she was a little high.is there anything i can do to help her not go to prison? i really dont have any money so i guess i cant get a attorney.any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

2006-12-06 09:24:26 · 9 answers · asked by derrik 2

My boyfriend got into an altercation with my mom's boyfriend. My mom's boyfriend aggravated the situation, and my boyfriend ended up cutting him with a knife he had on his person. Less than four inches, folding knife. I didn't see anything besides my Mom's boyfriend beating up on him pretty badly after he had cut him. I just found out that they issued a subpoena to me, my mom, her boyfriend, and my grandma who were all present. My boyfriend was under (legal) drugs (but a lethal amount) and doesn't remember the incident. He is a drug addict, addicted to drugs doctors give him. He is currently being held in jail, until his court apperance on Friday.

I am not going to testify AGAINST him, neither will my mother or her boyfriend, but I doubt she will say that he boyfriend aggravated the incident, out of fear he will be put into jail. Can everyone refuse to say anything?

My boyfriend pleaded "Not Guilty" by reason of self-defense. Any help or counseling on this is appreciated.

2006-12-06 09:18:38 · 14 answers · asked by Liz S 1

I have flagged at least 10 difrent people for violations of terms of service and I belive some postings constitute hate crimes what do think? the postings run the guantlet from condoning the murder of homosexuals to reposting demeaning and derogratory questions over and over cloging our forum. They answer sincere and serious questions with malice and hate and are surely hurting the people who are asking them?
if you agree should Yahoo refer them to the F.B.I.
if they do not is not Yahoo guilty of being an accessory
after the fact?

2006-12-06 09:13:11 · 8 answers · asked by benbear 2

2006-12-06 09:09:35 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-06 09:07:36 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

The official map said ROAD CLOSED IN WINTER, but when Rand McNally printed it, they left that off. Any basis for a lawsuit?

2006-12-06 09:06:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-06 09:05:54 · 17 answers · asked by Astrogurlie22 2

We hear celebrities preaching alot to the common man about helping the poor. What do you think they could do themselves? It seems odd to me that they sit in mansions and sit on millions while they preach to people who make $30,000 about helping the poor.
Here's one way I think THEY can help the poor and the average man. Take a major cut in their multi-million dollar pay so the average person can actually afford to do the things that they make money on. How can they preach to us about helping the poor while they are making us pay $10.00 a person to take our family to the movies or $200.00 just to take our sons to a pro game? This is so ridiculous and two faced that it really burns me up. That's just me, though. How do you feel about it?

2006-12-06 08:56:07 · 13 answers · asked by chuck3011 3

2006-12-06 08:51:12 · 4 answers · asked by Lucky bunny 1

I want to know what people think it is, and how effective and good it would be.

2006-12-06 08:51:03 · 8 answers · asked by thejudemyster 1

I am FUMING right now. I own a home. I want to put up a nativity scene in my front lawn. The town ordinance bans this because of some separation of religion/state thing; HOWEVER, the town says it is all right to put up a santa scene. I just don’t get it… why is it all right to put up a fictional scene like santa, yet it is not all right to put up a nativity scene. Some consider Jesus to be fictional. Whatever your belief is, why should I suffer by not being allowed to express my artistic ability on MY OWN FRONT LAWN? I paid good money for my property only to be told what I can and can’t do with it during the seasons.

I got back at them though. I put up a “santa” scene where I got a miniature airplane and hung it like it was flying. I have santa “splattered” all over the window of this plane. They are trying to get that banned, but the court to backed me up.

My question is – Why can’t I do with my own front lawn what I choose to do with it???

2006-12-06 08:44:05 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

...ie, a 6 foot tall 17 year old thug today got 2 1/2 years. Yes, 2 1/2 years, for punching and killing a 5 foot 1 man who had the nerve to confront him when he was vandalising his car - then what is wrong with a bit of vigilante justice? A convicted murderer, paedophile, rapist who gets let out after a pathetic sentence is strung up on a lampost with sign around his neck telling the world what he is, and why he's hanging there. Will the powers that be sit up and listen then? One day this will happen, and no one will be able to say "Oh, I didnt think it would come to this".

2006-12-06 08:42:17 · 7 answers · asked by Mark J 2

2006-12-06 08:38:19 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous