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The Statute of Frauds

A "statute of frauds" refers to a statute that requires certain types of contracts to be in writing and signed by all parties in order to be enforceable. The matter is largely one of state law and state law varies from state to state. Thus,...

Reasonable Dispatch Service -- A Mover's Obligation to Deliver

Reasonable Dispatch Service -- A Mover's Obligation to Deliver

When a homeowner or a tenant enters into a contract with a mover to transport furniture and furnishings out of state, those federal laws and the...

Settling Uncertain Boundary Lines

Joe lives next to Ryan. Joe has lived in his home for many years. Ryan moved into his home just about a year ago. Ryan mentioned to Joe that he would like to install a small ornamental iron fence around his property. Ryan asked...

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act

In 1975, Congress enacted the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA). The statute can be found at 12 U.S.C.S. §2801. In its findings and declaration of purpose, Congress stated the following:

Finding a Lawyer for a Real Estate Matter

At some point, nearly everyone needs the services of a lawyer. A transaction involving the sale or purchase of real estate may well be one of those instances. Clearly, such a transaction often involves a significant sum of...