As you will be aware, the Road User Charges Act 2012 came into force on 1 August, replacing the Road User Charges Act 1977, the first substantial update in 25 years. The 2012 Act aims ... ......[Read More]

The primary goal of a civil lawsuit is to resolve a dispute in a nonviolent way. The parties do not have free reign in court, however. Civil procedure rules mandate issues regarding notifying the parties about claims and defenses and the way to ask for a default judgment. A default judgment may aris......[Read More]

A real estate purchase contract outlines, in writing, the agreement and obligations of a buyer and seller prior to the transfer of ownership. The contract also indicates the time frame for when those obligations are to be met. This is known as the escrow period.......[Read More]

The statute of limitations in Washington for fraud is three years and six years for bad faith contract claims.......[Read More]

Small claims cases are typically handled faster than cases on the regular civil docket.gavel image by Cora Reed from Fotolia.comPrior to initiating a lawsuit, the party or the party's attorney must analyze the case and determine the proper court in which to file suit. Certain courts only.........[Read More]

Employments laws protect employee rights.Frauenportrait image by Yvonne Bogdanski from Fotolia.comWithout knowledge of your rights in the workplace, violations of these rights may happen more easily. In the United States, the doctrine of at-will employment offers a more casual business.........[Read More]

If you run a business, it is often necessary for your employees to sign contracts. These contracts lay out your terms, as well what is expected of them. Some individuals may be so excited about ... ......[Read More]

A contract is simply an arrangement between two or more parties, generally involving a document which, when signed, legally binds one person or group to the accomplishment or execution of a task in exchange for a given amount of money. Once a contract has been signed, the fulfillment of the contract......[Read More]

If you signed an agreement that you now wish to terminate, you may face civil liability if you refuse to further perform your obligations. Nevertheless, there are a number of legal ways to terminate an agreement that you may be able to take advantage of. Among these are termination clauses, cooling-......[Read More]

A contract is a legally binding document between two or more parties. Contracts often stipulate that one party agree to perform certain duties or services in exchange for a consideration. Consideration is often, but not necessarily, monetary payment. If a party fails to perform to standards articula......[Read More]

Slander is any false information said about a person that causes damages to that person or their reputation. Similarly, libel is simply the publishing of false information to the same effect. Combined, the two actions fall under the legal umbrella of defamation and exist outside the protections of t......[Read More]

It has been observed that criminal defense attorneys actually don't get the due recognition and positive appraisal from individuals as they feel that criminal defense lawyers are defending guilty people. However, if you actually a ... ......[Read More]

Corporations have several attributes similar to people. For example, corporations are granted protections under the constitution similar to individuals and corporations are free to make political contributions and enter legally binding contracts. Although a corporation can enter a legally binding co......[Read More]

The Uniform Limited Partnership Act, which passed in 2001, was a resolution advising states to adopt uniform laws into their state codes or statutes. The idea was to make it easier to administer cross-border transactions and litigation between entities in different states. The rules to file a lawsui......[Read More]

Being sued can be stressful and choosing how to respond to a lawsuit depends on the facts of your case, but if you believe you have a claim (countersuit or counterclaim) against someone suing you (the plaintiff), you can file a counterclaim against that person in small claims court.......[Read More]

The Home Equity Sales Contract Act (HESCA) is a California statute passed to protect homeowners whose property is in foreclosure from "fraud, deception and unfair dealing by home equity purchasers."......[Read More]

Injuries suffered at work due to accidents are common and may have emotional and physical effects on an individual. It is important for an employee to be aware of his/her rights after being involved in ... ......[Read More]

Not all contracts have to be in writing to be regarded as legal or binding. A contract is nothing more than an agreement made between two parties where at least one party exchanged money or property to make the contract official. A contract can be something as simple as a college student exchangin......[Read More]

When you enter into an attorney-client relationship, you expect that your attorney will represent you in a fair and competent manner. Mistakes may be made in the course of the representation; attorneys are human and fallible just like anyone else. If the mistakes are grave, however, you may have a c......[Read More]

Filing a counterclaim to a lawsuit is just like filing a regular lawsuit in court. The main difference when filing a counterclaim is that you must file a counterclaim at the same time the original lawsuit is being filed against you in court. You must also file your counterclaim before the hearing da......[Read More]