Business, Corporate & Commercial Law
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Is it legal for a store to allow a customer’s dog inside after it growled at people?
In Indiana, a store may be allowed to let a customer bring a dog inside after the dog growled at people, but that does not automatically make the decision safe or risk-free. The legal answer usually depends on the type o...
Do I have to pay a subscription cancellation fee if I never used the service?
In Missouri, the answer usually depends on the contract you agreed to and how the subscription was offered. In general, a company may charge a cancellation fee if the agreement clearly allows it, even if you never actual...
What Happens If a Company Refuses to Honor a Written Price Quote?
In general, if a company gives you a written price quote and later refuses to honor it, the situation may turn on what the quote said, whether it was meant to be binding, and what other communications or documents were e...
Can I sue a contractor without a written contract?
In general, yes, it may be possible to bring a claim against a contractor even if there is no written contract. In Montana, as in many states, some agreements can be formed orally or by conduct, depending on the facts. A...
What happens if a gym refuses to cancel my membership despite multiple written requests?
If a gym refuses to cancel your membership after you have made multiple written requests, the situation usually turns on the membership agreement, the cancellation method required by the contract, and any consumer protec...
How do I collect if I win a $1,200 small claims judgment and the business still refuses to pay?
If you win a small claims judgment in South Dakota and the business still does not pay, the judgment does not usually collect itself. A court judgment is a legal debt, but you generally still have to take collection step...
Can a Contractor Demand Full Payment Before Finishing the Job?
In general, a contractor cannot simply demand full payment before finishing the job unless the contract allows it or the parties later agree to a change in payment terms. In Georgia, as in many states, the written contra...
Is it legal for a mechanic to keep my car because I disputed the charges?
In North Carolina, a mechanic may sometimes have a legal right to keep a vehicle if there is an unpaid repair bill or a dispute about charges, but the answer depends heavily on the facts. In general, a shop that performe...
Can I Stop Payment on a Check to a Contractor Who Did Bad Work?
In general, you may be able to stop payment on a check to a contractor, but whether that is a good or lawful option depends on the facts, your agreement, and Hawaii law. A stop-payment order usually tells your bank not t...
Is it legal for a car dealership to sell me a car that failed inspection the same week?
In New York, the answer usually depends on the facts of the sale, the car’s condition, and what the dealership told you before and during the transaction. In general, a dealership does not automatically act unlawfully ju...
What are my rights if a furniture store delivered a damaged couch and refuses to refund me?
If a furniture store delivered a couch that arrived damaged and then refuses to give a refund, you may have consumer rights under Wisconsin law and under the terms of your purchase agreement. In general, what you can do...