Business, Corporate & Commercial Law
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How do I take a dog trainer to court after paying $1,200 and seeing no results?
In general, if you paid a dog trainer and feel you got little or no value, the first question is what the trainer promised and whether those promises were part of a contract, advertisement, or written agreement. A disapp...
Can I bring a claim if I got food poisoning from a catered event and missed work?
If you got food poisoning after a catered event in Missouri and missed work, you may have a possible claim, but it depends on the facts. In general, a person who is harmed by contaminated food might pursue a claim based...
Is a No-Refund Policy Enforceable If the Business Canceled the Appointment?
In general, a business’s no-refund policy may be harder to rely on if the business itself canceled the appointment and did not provide the service that was paid for. That said, the answer often depends on the wording of...
What are my rights if a hotel overcharges me for minibar items I did not use?
If a hotel in Hawaii charges you for minibar items you did not use, you may have the right to dispute the charge and ask the hotel to correct the bill. In general, hotels should bill guests accurately for items actually...
Can a car dealer cancel my purchase because they found a better buyer?
In general, a car dealer in Florida cannot simply cancel a completed purchase just because another buyer is offering more money. Whether a dealer may back out usually depends on what exactly was signed, whether financing...
Can a Repair Shop Sell My Car If I Do Not Pay the Invoice?
In Alaska, a repair shop may sometimes have a legal right to keep a vehicle until a repair bill is paid, and in some situations it may be able to pursue the vehicle through a lien or other collection process. Whether a s...
Can a Daycare Keep Tuition After They Expelled My Child?
In general, a daycare may be able to keep some or all tuition after expelling a child if the enrollment agreement or parent handbook says tuition is nonrefundable, earned when paid, or owed for the full billing period. I...
How do I get my deposit back from an event venue that canceled my party two weeks before the date?
If an event venue in Indiana canceled your party two weeks before the date, you will usually want to start by reviewing the written contract, any cancellation policy, and all messages between you and the venue. In genera...
Do I have to pay for a service contract that I never signed?
In general, not signing a service contract may be an important fact, but it does not always end the analysis. In Wyoming, as in other states, whether you may owe money can depend on whether there was some other agreement...
How do I stop a subscription that keeps charging after cancellation?
If a subscription keeps charging after you canceled it, the first step is usually to gather proof that you canceled and to review the account terms you agreed to. In many cases, the issue is a billing error, a processing...
What happens if I bought a used car yesterday and the check engine light came on during the drive home?
If the check engine light came on during the drive home after you bought a used car in Iowa, that does not automatically mean the seller did something unlawful, but it may raise concerns about the car’s condition, the se...
Do I have to pay a locksmith who damaged my door during the job?
In general, whether you have to pay a locksmith who damaged your door during the job depends on the facts, the agreement you made, and whether the damage was part of the work you authorized or the result of careless work...
Is it legal for a private student lender to refuse to provide the original promissory note?
In general, a private student lender may be able to refuse to hand over the original promissory note, depending on the loan terms, the lender’s recordkeeping, and the purpose of the request. In many consumer lending situ...
What happens if a contractor overbilled me by $2,000 and won’t correct it?
If a contractor overbilled you by $2,000 and refuses to correct the bill, the main issue is usually whether you can show the charge was actually wrong and that you raised the problem clearly. In general, a billing disput...
Can I get my money back if a wedding photographer missed half the reception and delivered blurry photos?
In Virginia, you may be able to seek some kind of refund or other compensation if a wedding photographer did not provide the service you paid for, but the result usually depends on the contract, the facts, and the eviden...