Often times a court in the state of Washington hears a case involving ownership of property. This can be any number of things including cars, boats, houses, art. Lawyers come across this situation a lot. Before a Judge has time to issue a ruling it may be necessary to remove the contested property from the […]
Money judgments can be tough on the most resilient of beings and largest of businesses. When a defendant is required to pay out a large sum of money there may be the possibility of taking away the opportunity to appeal because of financial reasons. The courts in New York handle the issue through a stay […]
Commercial property can be a good investment, but it is not without its problems. One of the biggest challenges facing commercial property owners who are landlords is the inevitable eviction of a tenant. There can be several reasons for the eviction ranging from changes in the market to people not paying for months on end. […]
Have you heard the latest in the Rite Aid case going on in California? Rite Aid is in need of an appeal bond as a Los Angeles County Superior Court denied the company’s post-trial motions to strike down the $8.7 million jury verdict awarded to a former employee. While Rite Aid attempts to circle the […]
Being a landlord comes with its own challenges. Challenges that seem to grow larger when moving from residential to commercial properties in Washington. Some of the toughest areas is in the collection of rent and the eviction of those who do not pay it. Economy Plays A Role A shaky economy affects the ability to […]
Paving roads, building bridges, and repairing schools are all example of government projects. When governments, at the local and state level, decide to proceed with a project they open the job to bids. The city council, board of commissioners, or even the state legislature go through the same process to determine who wins the bid. […]
Garnishing wages in the state of Texas can be more difficult than in other areas of the country. While every state must abide by Federal Law, Texas is one of the few states where the garnishment restrictions are even tougher at the state level. Before garnishing a person’s wages it is important to know what […]
A common type of surety bond in Massachusetts is a personal representative bond. One of the required surety bonds by the state, a personal representative bond (also known as an administrator or executor bond) is required for anyone overseeing the handling of another estate. What Is A Personal Representative? When a person dies in the […]
When establishing a trust one of the issues that must be dealt with is a trustee surety bond. Having a surety bond in place is always recommended as a safeguard to ensure that the trust is handled appropriately and follows the wishes of the person/business setting up the trust in the first place. What Point […]