Law & Ethics - November 2007

2007-11-15 12:37:48 · 9 answers · asked by nman15 2

A friend of mine and I got a phone together, the sales person said there were no activition fee and that the phone bill would be $69 dollars a month. My friend and I decided to go ahead and divide the bills to where each of us would pay roughly $40 a month. The first bill was little over $200 I went ahead and paid $100 and he still has not. Everything is in his name. We just got charged $50 late fee. Since I paid my share on time, should I have to pay for the late charge fee as well? Just doesn't sound right. My mother says, 50/50 means just that.
But I paid for my share on time. I personally don't think I should have to pay for late fees. Would I have to legally?

2007-11-15 12:36:26 · 5 answers · asked by Hyatt A 2

2007-11-15 12:33:29 · 21 answers · asked by j1mo7 1

Isn't that the mentality of a bigger city where guys need guns to give their sagging egos a boost?

2007-11-15 12:30:51 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

in order for a minor to disaffirm a contract he must usually show--in addition to his minority--that:

a. the contract was unfair to him
b. the other party had had more business experience than he
c. the contract was an oral one, and tht there was at least some disagreement as to its terms
d. a specific state statute permits him to disaffirm
e. none of the above.

2007-11-15 12:25:27 · 2 answers · asked by bobbymcgee73 1

I know you can three-way and its legal, but why is 4-waying illegal??

2007-11-15 12:18:07 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I didnt know that i was beingpulled over until i heard a police siren. I was charged an found guilty of eluding and given 10 days in jail. I am applying for a job but I was told that If I have a felony or misdemeanor that I wont get it.

2007-11-15 12:15:56 · 3 answers · asked by worried mother 2

I have received a notification for jury service recently, but I am living and working in overseas at moment and indefinitely, how can i get over it?
Can I use living in overseas as an excuse and exempted permanently??? What should I do???

2007-11-15 12:14:02 · 3 answers · asked by zrio 2

Approximately 200 years ago, France sold the U.S. a large amount of land, including New Orleans, which was built on ground that was sinking. It would have flooded a long time ago if the U.S. had not built levies that held back the Atlantic Ocean until 2005. Contrary to the popular opinion that the levies caused the flooding, the city would have flooded many years earlier if the levies were not built.

Can the U.S. sue France for any or all of the following:
The difference between what New Orleans would have been worth if it was not sinking and what it was actually worth
The damage that would have happened if the levies were never built
The cost of building the levies
The damage that happened when even the levies were not enough

Is there a statute of limitations?
Does the statute of limitations require suit be filed within a certain amount of time of the date of the original transaction, the date that the U.S. became aware of the problem, or the date that the flooding began?

2007-11-15 11:57:34 · 4 answers · asked by StephenWeinstein 7

some people in the religion site says poligamy is legal in Utah

2007-11-15 11:51:07 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

which one of these is not an essential ingredient of a binding promise?

consideration
legality of object
manifestation of mutual assent
a writing

2007-11-15 11:49:31 · 2 answers · asked by bobbymcgee73 1

Ok, so the scenario is:
Kimberly was secretly making alcohol in her kitchen. The police entered her home with a serch warrent and she goes to jail.

Which amendment does this case violate?

A) Amendment 21 (Repeals Amendment 18)
B) Amendment 18 (Bans the making, selling, and shipping of alcoholic beverages)
C) Amendment 19 (Extends the right to vote to women)
D) Amendment 13 (Bans slavery)

Thanks!

2007-11-15 11:48:40 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-15 11:43:40 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

A thought came to me. Even if a person is found criminally insane at the time of the crime (ie. in this case killing 6 family members) When they do their time in a mental assylum should they not carry out their original sentence also? After all they are totally sane now so they must understand if you commit a crime you do the time, no? if they are so sane they would understand why this is - they killed 6 people!!!! This guy could be free in 2 years if he gets off with criminal insanity! That is criminal insanity in itself surely?

2007-11-15 11:29:07 · 6 answers · asked by spice2504 3

Could you someone help me with this? I was charged and arrested for Criminal Damage to Property-2nd degree in 2001. I went to court and it was reduced to Misdemenor--Criminal Trepass. Today, I went to the Local Police Dept and it shows where I was arrested and charged. I served my 7 months probation and paid fine. I need to know what I need to do. Also, since it was reduced to misdemeanor, would it even show up on my report. Made a mistake 6 years ago and never thought it would hunt me. Thanks to all the people that answer.

2007-11-15 11:21:20 · 5 answers · asked by Sajah F 1

When does life really begin, and since man is created in God's imiage isn't the "egg" just window dressing and not part of the life force ?

2007-11-15 11:08:35 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-15 11:06:30 · 5 answers · asked by raider69guy 1

I work in a group of 3 that report to 3 different VPs. One of my coworkers dated my VP for a year, broke up and now have a VERY personal relationship. I know they still engage in "pillow talk." She told me that she talks about me and my performance to him but it's all positive (even though Iasked her to stop.) When he can't find me for an answer, he goes directly to her about my work. On top of that, she is extremely confrontational and can be hostile. I feel like I have to constantly mindful of what she is saying to him (and others) and what he says to her. Someone told me that I have a hostile work environment? Do I and if so, what can I do??

2007-11-15 11:01:04 · 1 answers · asked by WebGirlNYC 2

a freshmen in highschool went to a party 1 night w. sum ppl whom hav ben her best friends since 2nd grade, by 30 min into the party they had already drugged her drink. Then, the person who brought her 2the party left her--2boys rapped her. She was pasted out and didnt know anything had happened 2 her...the next day at school she heard some stuff but she thought they were rumors. Wehn she got home a phone call from a parent asured her that it was not rumors. She went to the police, it was too late for a drug test or a rape kit. Everyone who which into the police office said she wanted 2 have sex - even the girls that were there!1 boy didnt have to even go in2the police office b.c he had a lawyer(so he had time 2 make up a story..even tho hes 17 and she's 14...age means nothing now?) My question is...y arent the laws rewritten every so often? y r they written 2 protect crimals?
now dhr is goin 2 her house, b.c she got raped?!
the police didnt even call every1 in that was at the party

2007-11-15 11:00:16 · 4 answers · asked by Ashly G 3

Wife filed charges against current husband claiming abuse. Wife and husband have since began marrital classes, now wife wants to drop charges against husband. Prosecution refuses to drop charges. Can wife envoke spousal immunity in the event of a criminal trial with charges brought from her against her husband? Can't seem to find anything for sure.

Trial will be held in Virginia.

2007-11-15 10:52:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My Girlfriend is currently suing the dealership that sold her her car and I would like to find out how the suit is going and any info that is available. I am out of the area for a few weeks and so am looking for online information.

Thanks

2007-11-15 10:47:13 · 1 answers · asked by vgsc 2

Please can someone clarify - what exactly is the law regarding leaving babies and children alone, whether at home or on holiday in a foreign country? I cannot believe that it is within the boundaries of the law to leave 2 and 3 year old children alone unless you are in the next room.

2007-11-15 10:42:30 · 6 answers · asked by Jen 2

Restating question because it was hard to follow.

About a year ago I purchased a piece of electronic equipment from best buy. with a two year store warranty

In the meantime the manufacturer boosted the warranty to 3 yrs

A month ago it broke
I called the manufacturer tech service and they asked for the serial number and advised me that it was totally broken and that they would send me an empty box for returning it.
I told them that i had a store warranty and they told me to just throw away the box when it arrived.

I did not send it to the manufacturer, I brought it back to Best Buy.
I received a new one free of charge because of my store warranty.
I assume that Best buy sent the defective back to the manufacturer for a replacement because it was still under the manufacturer's warranty.
Yesterday I received a new item in the mail by Fed-Ex
(no one signed for it)
I now assume that it was an internal mistake at the manufacturer's and I wondered if they would be able to charge me.

2007-11-15 10:38:54 · 5 answers · asked by zeekey398 1

I am looking for groups of people, besides slaves or women, that could not commit to a contract in the past.

2007-11-15 10:36:59 · 1 answers · asked by Shay 1

I ask because in my town in an golf club someone stole some golfclubs but the charges were dropped because he paid the victim 5 grand. Now why could this not work with all crimes of theft? Or could it? Its the first I have ever heard of this.

2007-11-15 10:24:24 · 1 answers · asked by shawnp089 2

2007-11-15 10:21:35 · 6 answers · asked by Jason C 1

I live in an apartment and I didn't answer the door when my landlord was knocking because I knew he was going to complain about my treadmill. So I ignored it and he opens the door. Is this legal? Is there anything I can do in San Francisco?

2007-11-15 10:17:33 · 4 answers · asked by hello 2

i just never got that. If you were pregnant and murderer murders you he/she gets counted for two murders but with abortion its not the same story?

2007-11-15 10:13:20 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im a 16 year old Ohio High school student - Im getting sick of my school - If I have legal documentation allowing me to transfer myself, Would I be able to?

2007-11-15 10:07:12 · 1 answers · asked by Shawn 3

Heres the story, My BF and I broke up 9 months ago and i had called the cops for a restraining order, only because thats what i needed to get him off my lease, so the cops came and decided that they want me to press domestic assault charges, even tho there wasnt an assault, just a huge fight...well i seen the police report, which is ALL untrue, and now ive been sopeona'd to testify against him...well 1, we're back together again, and 2, i dont want any part of it and wont say what the report says, so im wondering what will happen in court to him if i dont show up and what legal action can be brought up against me if i dont show up.

2007-11-15 10:00:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous