Realestate & Malpractice Law Articles
Curated On TatorLaw.comIssuing A Deed To Property
A person can issue a deed to property he/she does not present own, but if ownership ever comes, it immediately transfers to the entity shown on the deed as grantee. (The true owner might also have sued the deed maker for slander of title).
Liening on Others
A nifty collection device is to place a lien on any lawsuit in which your debtor issuing someone else. The someone else must then pay you.
Are Multiple Contracts One Document?
Multiple Documents (including contracts) relating to the same matters, between the same parties, and made as part of substantially one transaction, are to be construed as one contract. This allows for a full view of the situation.
Can Multi-State Judgements Be A Problem?
If a judgment in one state becomes an issue in a second state, the second state is entitled to determine wether the first state had jurisdiction to issue it’s judgement. If not the second state can ignore the first states judgement.
Making Settlements Easily Enforceable
When settling a case, to make the settlement easily enforceable, make sure both sides sign the settlement or agree to it on the record in court. If this doesn’t happen it may not enforceable.
Damages For Breach Of Contract
Damages for breach of contract are reduced by payments received by the injured party from other sources, for instance a replacement buyer or an insurance company. However damages collectible by victim of personal injury or other tort are not reduced by payments by...
Promises And Contracts
To form a contract, a promise by one party must be supported by a benefit conferred, detriment suffered, or promise of such benefit or detriment by the other party. Past benefits conferred or detriments suffered are insufficient.
Lifting A Judgement
On occasion, a default judgment may be lifted, provided the defaulted party acts promptly.
Reducing Damages For Breach Of Contract
Damages for breach of contract are reduced by payments received by the injured party from other sources, for instance a replacement buyer or an insurance company. However damages collectible by victim of personal injury or other tort are not reduced by payments by...