Law & Ethics - March 2007

Two people enter a joint lease on an apartment for 07/01/2005 to 08/14/2006 with a landlord. The individuals orally agree between themselves to pay half the rent which can be evidenced with bank statements.

The individuals extended their lease in December 2005 to 08/14/2007 with the landlord.

One of the individuals got a restraining order on the other, moved out, and stopped paying their half of the rent in August 2006.

Now, the individual left holding the bag for the remaining 11 months of the lease is considering sueing the other for that person's half of the rent for the remaining 11 months plus interest and court fees.

What's the strongest legal argument each person could make to a judge? Who's argument will likely win in small claims court?

2007-03-25 07:27:39 · 10 answers · asked by mukwonago53149 5

My home was raided by our local task force, they did not obtain a warrant until after I was in jail. After receiving my motion of discovery from the prosecutors office there is also no probable cause afidavidt for either the warrant or the raid, and no information on why my home was invaided.

2007-03-25 07:25:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

somebody as told me the legal age for drinking in the uk is being raised to 21 this october is there any truth in this rumour

2007-03-25 07:24:20 · 14 answers · asked by irving840@btinternet.com 1

“ We vigorously oppose bail, your honor.”
“ On what grounds?” asks the judge.
“The prosecutor fights a smile. “ In common parlay- the kid’s stole more damn chain than he can swim with. We’re afraid he’ll go down with it and we’ll never see him again!”

2007-03-25 07:06:33 · 1 answers · asked by ROYA R 1

I vote republican so don't acuse me of being a liberal jellyhead. This is bad legislation and should not be law. States are getting ready to implament the new federal ID/drivers licenses what can and is being done to prevent this?

2007-03-25 07:02:38 · 4 answers · asked by Mother 6

I want to start a non profit organization. I wish to start a small interest group that fights for the civil liberties and personal freedoms of Americans, starting with Ohio. I am a Cincinnati citizen. Any ideas (instead of the IRS website) on how?

2007-03-25 07:01:46 · 2 answers · asked by ellerus123 1

is there any law against having a sugar glider in indiana? i really want one, but im not sure if its legal...help!

2007-03-25 07:01:14 · 4 answers · asked by pooky 2

I have neighbors who let their dog run loose and I need someone with authority to give them a warning or take the dog away. If it comes into my property again and my pitbull eats it, I don't need the blame put on me. It is a German Shepard. Animal Control? The pound? The police? The City?
They even throw their dog's ball across the street to my yard to fetch.

2007-03-25 07:00:59 · 4 answers · asked by ☺SDgurl☺ 3

in my country divorced is not legal, so cant re-marry again..i am separated for 4 years, and i want to marry a muslim man, is this possible for me, without being charge for bigammy or somethin? my ex- now have his own life and living with his GF. i just want to make sure, coz i still use my ex- surname and my BF want me to marry him and carry his surname?

2007-03-25 07:00:00 · 6 answers · asked by brownchild 1

2007-03-25 06:54:48 · 5 answers · asked by Allen E 1

If someone is admitted to a facility under the Bakers Act but has been held for over 24 (of the 72) hours without receiving any sort of therapy - or if the facility is not clean - or if s/he is held with people with much larger psychological problems - does that person and/or their guardian have any rights in getting him/her release from the facility prior to the 72 hour holding period?

2007-03-25 06:39:36 · 4 answers · asked by JerseyGirl 2

he was caught on video walking off with it hanging out his notebook. security said because they didnt see him pick it up. they cant do anything. told me not to mention it cause he could get me for slander!

2007-03-25 06:32:15 · 6 answers · asked by Tracy 2

Just the name Steam Vac would imply that there is some type of heat booster that would make steam to clean with, not just hot water from the tap. Have there been any class action suits for a misleading name of a product?

2007-03-25 06:29:29 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

if we truely are living in the land of the free in america... then why dont police and the law respect peoples right to not want there picture taken or to followed everyday by the stalkers with cameras? is it gonna take someone getting killed to enforce laws and rights?

2007-03-25 06:15:57 · 10 answers · asked by bobby_2_24 2

Or Act Like I didn't see it?

I'm have a religon report due in about a week, its only has to be 5-10pgs I have plently of time to do it. Only thing is My topic is starting to fall apart. My topic is on Moder Satanism by Anton Lavey. After Reading four of his books and One was a "bio". I'm finding that half the stuff in the bio is crap. After doing more online search and actually finding an aritcle.

My question is should I just dismiss those articles and fallaices. And just give a report based on the books I've read he has written or should I include a couple of paragaraph of fact/fiction-Contorversy in my paper about what is true and what isn't?

What should I do?

2007-03-25 06:15:49 · 2 answers · asked by ArchAngel Raziel 3

couldnt we have representives from every country in the world to sit in and listen to disputes,such as america v iraq,iran afganistan etc,look at and examine the facts and evidence and find out the truth,or do you think america would not allow this,there would be no need for weapons or wars,any country found guilty would be dealt with by all the other countries,

2007-03-25 05:59:44 · 15 answers · asked by rebel 4

On Feb 20, 2007 I went to one of the larger computer retailer store in the California. My husband and I walked in and he stood by the computer we wanted to buy, and I went to the counter to get help. There were about three employee behind the counter two were busy and they were working on the opposite side of the counter. The other employee was looking through a book and gossiping to another employee. I stood there for about six minutes and no one acknowledge me about a minute later which was now seven minutes another customer walked up to the counter and was greeted immediately. I then said a loud I was here first, and I would like to get some service. The employee then processed to help the other customer and walked away. I then speak to one of the manager of the store while speaking to the manager. This employee TRIED to physically act me. The manager physical restrained her. I wrote cooperated office about this situation which was a month ago, and I have not heard any thing. Yesterday I called cooperate office and I was told that the situation was handled and their company does not do follow up with the customer because it is an internal matter. I would like to contact a government office of this situation, which office may I contact to report this matter. I think part of it was racially motived. Do you think the EEO would be able to handle something like this or is there another governmental department that may able to help in this situation?

2007-03-25 05:58:43 · 6 answers · asked by Errolyn27 3

His email trail does not allow him to slough this off on his fall guy...his chief of staff whom he tried to shift, not fire, though he advised the man was resigning...seems Alberto is incompetent and not up to the job intellectually....
too bad. Speedy Gonzales is out...to lunch.

2007-03-25 05:56:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-25 05:35:03 · 5 answers · asked by hello 1

why do we think in such medevil ways? Our answer to 9/11 was to strike back and try to take over a country that wasn't the cause for 9/11. The people we have inflicted our wrath on had nothing to do with 9/11. Are we thinking, "An eye for an eye" mentality? Or was this an excuse for Bush and Cheney to line their own pockets with oil money? Why can't Bush see this and just pack up his toys and go home?

2007-03-25 05:30:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it worth it to go the Libby route?

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070325/ap_on_go_co/fired_prosecutors;_ylt=AtXg4TJ1_koKveKgqUwYNJ6s0NUE

2007-03-25 05:21:36 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Years ago my friend and spouse put my name on their will saying that I'm going to take care of their daughter if anything happen to the parents and I signed the agreement with a lawyer. Now my friend has 3 kids altogether and she said that if she and husband died, the kids are not supposed to be separated, that means I will be the one who take care of all of them.

Can she do that? I signed agreement for one child (complete name, DOB-- specifically for that child), nothing mentioned about agreeing to any future children. I would ask the lawyer but she is in Germany and on vacation for another 10 days (they are always on vacation!!) and I haven't said anything to my friend about my concern. Anyone can help me?

It doesn't have to be too specific, eventually I will have the real answer when she returns from her holiday. But I'm really curious if you think my friend can just tag the other kids along into my custody.

2007-03-25 05:20:13 · 7 answers · asked by Speck Schnuck 5

& why?

2007-03-25 05:16:20 · 5 answers · asked by sun 1

hello, my friend sells professional web design template online. A few days ago, he spotted one of his designed templates were being used without any record of purchase from him ( the template was probably obtained from a torrent site ). My question is are there anything that my friend can do?

2007-03-25 05:08:01 · 4 answers · asked by metashockwave 1

2007-03-25 04:59:04 · 10 answers · asked by t-rex 2

2007-03-25 04:47:44 · 8 answers · asked by que 1

2007-03-25 04:44:55 · 6 answers · asked by sadv 2

What exactly are US customs officials looking for in people's mails and packages?

2007-03-25 04:30:07 · 6 answers · asked by Yohannes B 1

A) Harsher sentences/hard labour/nobail/no appeals

OR

B) Re-instate National Service for 17-20year olds.

One category only and brief reason why please.

2007-03-25 04:24:45 · 20 answers · asked by deep in thought 4

2007-03-25 04:18:53 · 4 answers · asked by Mano 1