Law & Ethics - November 2007

i live in houston and i need to know how old a minor has to be to sign themselves as adults. I herd its 16 but i also herd in some conditions it can be 15. Only information about this is wanted!

2007-11-30 09:56:29 · 6 answers · asked by ShAyDe ChAoS 1

My husband crashed a company vehicle. It was totaled. They want to take money out of his paycheck each month to pay for damages. Can they legally do this? Shouldn't their insurance cover it? I don't think the car was repairable.

2007-11-30 09:46:14 · 17 answers · asked by Mrs.know.It.All 3

42. In a contract involving elements of both goods and services, a court will determine whether Article 2 of
the UCC applies by:
A.asking which element predominates.
B.balancing the need to apply a uniform standard with the interest of justice.
C.asking if the contract is barred by public policy.
D.none of the above.
43. A promise exchanged for a promise is an example of:
A.a bilateral contract.
B.a unilateral contract.
C.an implied contract.
D.promissory estoppel.
44. A contract that has been fully performed, is an executory contract.
True False
45. The UCC:
A.is more concerned with rewarding people's expectations than with technical rules.
B.requires contract for the sale of goods more than $500 to be in writing.
C.applies to consumer transactions.
D.all of the above.
47. Article 2 of the U.C.C. applies to the sale of:
A.goods.
B.real estate.
C.information.
D.all of the above

2007-11-30 09:44:58 · 6 answers · asked by boyg 1

I'm having such a hard time opening a child support case. I live in Fort Worth, TX. Since I had an origiana case (That I closed back in 2006) in Houston. They are giving me the round around. I try transferring it to Fort Worth only for them to send it back to Houston since they don't have juristiction. I need help. I'm a single mom of three kids.

2007-11-30 09:38:45 · 3 answers · asked by mextizo22 1

If you file charges on someone, and not show for none of the court dates?

2007-11-30 09:32:04 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok, i live in the midwest and attend a high school in Kansas. As some of you may know, deer hunting season has begun in Kansas. There are 400 people that go to my small rural school. This morning, two students showed up to school after hunting. At around 10:30 they were called to the office and were kicked out of school for 1 YEAR. Some one had their rifles in their truck and told the principal. It turns out their trucks were both locked, the guns were put on the seat so no one could see them unless they climbed the running boards to the trucks and looked in, and the safeties were both on. They got 1 year out of school suspension for having a gun on school property, BUT the planner and disciplinary policy says that having a weapon on school property is 10 days out of school suspension, and a School Board Hearing. How can the school give these kids, who by the way are seniors who get good grades, 1 year out of school suspension when the planner says 10 days?!?! I am a sophmore at this

2007-11-30 09:29:06 · 29 answers · asked by Sally 2

Picture it as an abortion for the future?

2007-11-30 09:23:28 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can I change my signature which I have been using for the past 7-8 years. Is there any legal documentation to be done?

2007-11-30 09:20:03 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

You guys know everything about the Brit sent to prison for giving a teddy bear the name of prophet Mohammad. The papers say it is outrageous an old woman will be sent to prison for such an innocent mistake. I am pretty sure she did not mean to insult Islam or something, but is it not a little bit rude to go abroad pretending British standards will prevail whatever the country you might be in? I feel really sorry for this woman, but I think she should have gathered some information on Sudan and what Islam is like before venturing herself into it. The Sudanese have been somewhat lenient on her ever since the usual punishment for this sort of things is either 40 slashes or a year in prison. What do you guys make of it?

2007-11-30 09:17:07 · 33 answers · asked by george 3

The worker was hired for 2 days and has filed for a claim after he cut his finger. Is the employer liable to pay benefits even though he was only hired for a couple of days?This is considered a casual worker, correct?

2007-11-30 09:16:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-30 09:15:17 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

How is giving opportunities to someone ex.(scholarships, jobs, etc.) based soley on skin color not racist. Im a white guy, Is there a scholarship out there for me based on my skin color, if so, where?, if not, why? Why does equal rights not include equal opportunity?

2007-11-30 09:10:05 · 3 answers · asked by E 2

I need to know what the law states in regards to a work schedule. How much notice must the employer give you when making the schedule for your upcoming work hours and how much notice must they give you when making changes to the schedule? Also, does it have to be for one week or work or two?

I tried looking online but it was way too hard to find the answer. If you know, please help and also guide me as to where to find the answer if you can. Thanks so much!

(I'm asking for my sister because they change her schedule every day and sometimes even after she leaves for the day and she doesn't know until she shows up "late" because it was changed while she was sleeping!!!)

2007-11-30 09:08:25 · 5 answers · asked by booboo 6

2007-11-30 09:06:15 · 2 answers · asked by Denis S 1

I worked for this employer for over a year and yes recently i have had problems getting to work but i received a call from him saying there was 40 dollars missing out of the register and i was fired well 4 other people besides myself run the register and he always counts it down when i leave. Then he tells me i have to write a letter to him saying i quit for personnel reasons!! ? Why would i have to do that i didn't quit!! I would never steal from him so if he wanted to fire me he could have just said because i have been late so much lately and that would have been fine but to fire me than call me a thief it just isn't right. So i was wandering what i can do?

2007-11-30 09:05:15 · 8 answers · asked by shorttie189 2

I bought a truck 6 months ago and and sold it 2 months ago, it has changed hands 2 times since the owner now ran a car fax and it came up with odometer was tampered with They tell me I have to buy it back but i had no knowledge of the mileage being wrong any advice is appreciated

2007-11-30 09:01:31 · 4 answers · asked by C H 1

do you have to pay for a death certificate?

if so thats outrageous. they should be free.


its bad enough when your mother dies when your young (as in my boyfriends case) but then you have to pay for a copy of it?

2007-11-30 08:58:10 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

.... by debit card, the shopping was delivered on time. The girl on the till said the delivery guy was new so could she hang on to our copy of the receipt ? we said okay, then the delivery guy asked me to sign the receipt (the copy) and took it with him, we were left with no receipt. My husband checked his bank statement on line and they've taken more than x amount (1/4 more !). I emailed them they rang me and said they've checked their tills (after umpteen calls) and he had cashback ! this is nonsense we were both there and we know this is untrue, what do we do next ? and has this happened to anyone else ? I'm referring to a major frozen food retailer in the UK !?

2007-11-30 08:46:56 · 12 answers · asked by Alexa 2

2007-11-30 08:45:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

The apartment complex I used to live at sent me a statement in August saying how much my refund would be from my deposit that I paid when I moved in. Then I got a check in the mail in September that was more than what they stated in the statement. I thought they included my pet deposit in the check, which was not included in the statement. They called me last week and said that they made a mistake in accounting and paid me too much. I told them I had paid the pet deposit and I have to prove that I paid it, but even with that proof, they said they said they still paid me too much. They want that extra money back and if I don't pay it in 10 business days they will "take other actions." Since the check was made out to me and it wasn't my fault, can the apartment complex really do anything?

2007-11-30 08:29:23 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have gotten myself into a big mess and I am trying to work this out in a reputable way. My husband purchased his home 10 years ago. We married 4 years ago. Am I considered an owner of the home? My name is not associated with the mortgage. I have gotten myself into a real mess and do not want him to be affected in any way.

2007-11-30 08:28:43 · 4 answers · asked by kellyjops 2

can you tell me how the change from the AFDC to TANF prevents/diminishes the likelihood for individuals to want " to grow up to be on welfare".

2007-11-30 08:24:35 · 2 answers · asked by mitch 2

I work at a privately owned Valero gas station. Our boss says that he takes the amount of a fuel drive-off out of our paychecks....... but he also claims taxes or something on it at the end of the year. The pumps say "prepay first" but we usually turn the pump on if there's only a few people in the parking lot, or if it's a regular customer.

My question is: can our boss legally hold us responsible for the drive-off, and legally take the total out of our check, even if he claims whatever it is he claims at the end of the year?

2007-11-30 08:15:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was at school 2 1/2 weeks ago and I was hanging out with my friend talking about a wooden car that he made in shop class when this kid comes up with a glass piece about 3"-4" tall and he
tried to stab my friend but he ran ans came to me and placed it on my throat than-the kid with the glass- left and we toled our dean...Blah Blah Blah he got 10 days of suspension but yesterday I got called by the dean to report to the main office to talk to a Police Officer and asked me again what happened and she said that the boy who threatened my friend and I was going to get charges for criminal assault and today after school
my mom toled me that the cops came and toled her that I had to report to court and so did my friend......

So my question is What is a "criminal assault" and what do I do in court....AM I IN TROUBLE!!!!!

2007-11-30 08:12:27 · 4 answers · asked by vivalacarlos 3

2007-11-30 07:59:16 · 5 answers · asked by morena 1

Having a child is the most impactful thing one can do in life. However, anyone is allowed to procreate. I'm sick of seeing children killed regularly in the news by their parents. Don't you think we can do better as a society?

2007-11-30 07:52:20 · 11 answers · asked by jersey girl in exile 6

a source would be appreciated as well

2007-11-30 07:52:06 · 4 answers · asked by White 5

Any jail time for this


brittany and jake get into car with a guy and a girl. The guy in the car punches the girl in the face. So jake makes the guy stop the car....and jake beat him up. The guy got stitches.
However, the guy is blaming brittany for this, and brittany dosent want to turn in her boyfriend. So will she get jail time or what can happen? Can i help prove shes innocent?

2007-11-30 07:48:15 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

So I'm living in a house that is now apparently the bank's because it got taken away from the owner.. What are my options? Can I stay and just pay rent to the bank or how long of a notice do they have to give me to move out? I'm happy here and didnt do anything wrong..

2007-11-30 07:48:13 · 5 answers · asked by Simone K 1

My elderly father was pressured into buying a Craftmatic Bed and was promised it could be returned if he didn't like it. Well that was a lie and I went online and found this has happened to alot of elderly people. Where should I start?

2007-11-30 07:48:10 · 2 answers · asked by 2craz4u 3