How to File Small Claims in Fulton County, Georgia

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To file a small claim in Fulton County, Georgia, your claim must be $15,000 or less and the defendant you're suing must reside in Fulton County. You may file a small claim without a lawyer. You must be able to prove that the defendant owes you money or something of value. This proof can be in the fo

What Can I Do About Personal Slander?

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Personal slander is a false statement about you said by someone else who knows it is false. Each state in the U.S. has libel and slander laws protecting individuals from knowingly having their good name ruined by others through false accusations. Slander statements are those made orally, while libel

Definition of a Contract Agreement

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A contract is an agreement between two or more people. Although some contracts must be in writing, the agreement generally can also be verbal. In a contract, each party agrees to do or not do something in exchange for value.

How to Sue the Credit Bureaus for Posting False Information

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Technically an individual cannot sue a credit bureau. This is very frustrating but the laws stated by the FCRA (Fair Credit Reporting Act) state only a state attorney general has the authority to sue a credit bureau, but this is America and there are ways to sue privately. You will need to find a go

How to Sue for Defamation, Slander, and Libel

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Defamation is the use of damaging lies against you in the spoken form of slander or in the written form of libel. This is a challenging, complex, and specialized area of law. There's a balance between First Amendment (free speech) rights of the person making the statement about you and your right t

Model B Clearing Agreements

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Model B clearing agreements are a type of clearing member trade agreement (CMTA) used by investors and their brokers. There are a number of differences between model B agreements and model A agreements.

Can You Get Terminated if You Have a Teaching Contract?

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A teaching contract is a written agreement signed by a teacher and school district. A strong contract contains a job offer, acceptance, and an outline of what is expected of both parties. Contract use varies by state and school district. In fact, some school districts do not require teachers to sign

Laws Regarding the Hiring of Contract and Temporary Workers

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OverviewJupiterimages/Creatas/Getty ImagesTemporary workers, also known as independent contractors, provide a way for companies to fill positions without committing to long-term employment. Companies also can review the work of temporary employees without offering fulltime employment, and...

How to Sue an Estate Tax Lawyer

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If you retained the services of an estate tax lawyer who you believe is guilty of malpractice, taking legal action against this individual is an option. You need to understand the basics of how to sue an estate tax lawyer because specific procedures must be followed. The laws governing this type of

How to Write a Contract Termination Letter

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In an ideal world, you and the party you contracted with would have written into your existing contract the terms on which the contact could be cancelled and the specific manner on how one party would go about terminating the contract. Most often, parties do not think about how a contract will end o

How to File a Lemon Law Suit Without a Lawyer

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The key to successful recovery under the lemon law is knowing the requirements in your state and to keep careful records of your compliance. Very few lemon law claims actually go to court. One reason is because the requirements of the law are very particular, and compliance is not always easy. Anoth

Parts of a Legal Contract

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A contract legally binds two or more parties in an agreement to perform specified acts. In order for a contract to be enforceable, it must contain three elements--offer and acceptance, legal intent and consideration. In addition, the parties to the contract must be legally able to enter into negatio

How to Sue eBay Locally

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One of the largest auction and online stores in the world is eBay, but the website is not without its faults. There are many complaints registered by buyers and sellers on the site, including those who eBay claimed violated their laws on what can be sold on the site. If you have the right documentat

How to Create a Motion in a Civil Case in Maryland

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A motion asks the court for some form of particular relief. An individual drafts a motion on pleading paper and states the relief requested in addition to supporting law to persuade a judge to grant the motion. A court may hear a motion at several different points in a civil case in Maryland. For ex

How to File Small Claims Out of State

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In small claims court people can file for legal remedies without the need for attorneys. As its name suggests, small claims court is designed for cases with limited monetary value. The specific limit varies from state-to-state but $5000 is standard. Small claims court is for civil issues only and th

Are Dog Adoption Contracts Legal?

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Those looking to adopt a dog, or those looking to place a dog up for adoption could benefit from drawing up a legal contract. Many animal shelters have perspective dog owners sign a contract before releasing the dog into their care. These contracts, just like any other contract, will be legally bind

Truth About Structured Settlements

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A structured settlement is a financial arrangement satisfying a claim made in a lawsuit or through some other means. Payments are made to the plaintiff or claimant over time rather than in a lump sum. Before entering into a structured settlement agreement, you need to understand the basics of this t

How to File a Small Claims Lawsuit in Georgia

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Small claims lawsuits give the average person an opportunity to recoup damages from another individual or business. In Georgia, a small claims lawsuit can be filed for damages up to $15,000. Small claims lawsuits can be filed for everything from unnecessary automobile repairs to unpaid loans. Altho

Deciding when to Seek Marriage Counseling

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Every marriage has its problems, and with those problems often come last ditch attempts at seeking an answer -- either though problem solving techniques or marriage counseling. Once thought of as a last resort, modern ...

How to Discharge a Lawyer

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Many situations may require you to hire a lawyer. A lawyer's job is to ensure that your rights and interests are protected to the greatest extent possible. However, there may be times when you don't believe that your lawyer really has your best interests in mind. You might have a personality clash o