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A co-worker and I had a verbal agreement. I purchased furniture from her for an agreed amount after her recent divorce. I have the items. She told me that the former spouse wants the items back. I do not want to return them I have gotten rid of my old furniture. Where do I stand legally in this matter? |
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| If they were divorced when you bought the furniture, her possession of it was probably stipulated in the property settlement. If so, it was hers to do with as she pleased and he has no legal claim to it. Unless he can produce paperwork that denies her the right to dispose of the furniture as she pleased, it's yours. |
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Can an employer issue a written warning for being off work poorly? |
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Unless your employment is subject to collective bargaining (union) or other contract, an employer can issue a written warning for anything. In most U.S. states, you can be involuntarily terminated (fired) for any reason or no reason at all. Just as you can quit without providing a reason. |
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Is a verbal contract business agreement binding in Maine? |
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Virtually all contracts are verbal, this simply means that words were used regardless of the medium. I believe that you meant an oral contract (spoken agreement) as opposed to a written contract (documented on paper). Oral contracts can be binding, but it is often very difficult to prove their terms when the parties later disagree. The simpler they are, the more easily their terms can be proven. An old expression may offer some guidance, "Oral contracts aren't worth the paper they're written on." (It's bad grammar, but the point is made.) Essentially, each party will have to present their understanding of the agreement and show their performance toward fulfillment of their obligations. The referee (arbitrator, court, etc.) must weigh each party's credibility in determining the validity and terms of the agreement and then assess intentions and actions in its fulfillment to arrive at a decision. People's memories fail and they sometimes lie. However, an experienced referee can often spot a lie or distortion. They can usually determine if a clear understanding existed and whether it had been breached. Magic wands and mind-reading are not available, so neither party is likely to be completely happy with the decision. |
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Hi could anyone advise me please had my 3 front upper teeth removed about 4weeks ago and a denture in straight away. I have been doing all that my dentist told me like rinsing with salt water not leaving the denture out for to long. Yet I still have this nasty taste all the time even straight after cleaning and using mouthwash! I also have noticed that in one of the tooth socket there is like a reddish yellowing jelly forming could this be the start of an abscess? I am in no pain but then again I have no nerve or root left in so would I feel pain in it anyway? I would be grateful for any help or advice with this. |
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| This sounds like an infection. Get back to the dentist for a follow-up. |
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I've been taking laxatives daily for the past five years. I know how bad it is for my body but every time I attempt to stop I get bloated and constipated. Is there anything I can do or use to help me? Will my body ever be able to go without laxatives? |
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Your body appears to have become dependent upon the laxatives. It simply adapted to them and they are now necessary for normal function. You will probably have to gradually wean yourself from them and should seriously consider doing so. Your health will certainly suffer if you do not. Probably best if you consult with a physician for a schedule that will cause the least discomfort. |
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My 1991 Lincoln town car will not crank, battery, starter and alternator are all good, any advice? |
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This could be many, many things from a bad ignition switch module that doesn't make proper starting contact to a hydraulic lock (one or more cylinders loaded with liquid gasoline and physically preventing the starter from cranking the engine) and other problems in between. If you are CERTAIN that that ignition switch is working properly, remove the spark plugs (one-by-one) and try cranking. If removal of one particular spark plug relieves the problem, you now know which cylinder is causing the problem. With all of the plugs out, test cylinder compression. Continue from there, thinking about what else might prevent cranking. Too many possibilities to describe here, but this will give you a nudge in the right direction to figuring it out. Alternatively, take it to a mechanic and pay them to diagnose. If that was an option, I doubt that you would have come here first. |
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A garage that has featured on watchdog (Heathrow autos) has my jeep. I paid them £1500 to replace my engine with a refitted one. They have had it since Oct 2006. They said it would take 2 weeks. Since then they have told me that parts were missing and that I need to replace them. After replacing each part they wanted they would then say another part was missing. I have asked for my vehicle back and also for £1000 refund, to this they wrote a letter to me saying I could pick it up, but no mention of any money. please could you help? |
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A two-week repair job that has taken over fifteen months so far and they keep discovering that parts were missing? I can understand why this garage was a Watchdog candidate. You might wish to contact Watchdog before you make further contact with the garage. They may be able to offer you some suggestions based upon their investigations that could guide you in obtaining satisfaction. They may also be willing to help you through the process. If they smell good follow-up on a newsworthy story, they will probably want to record your efforts and may broadcast the results. There will be no charge for their help, but you may be subject to some publicity. Trust me, being on the telly isn't always a good thing. You want your car & money back, their goal is a news 'show'. All the while they may be helping you, please be aware that they will have THEIR interests in mind. The caution here is that NOTHING is 'off the record'. Be careful what you say and do. Your comments could be misheard, misunderstood, poorly noted or recorded and then edited down to a 'sound bite' that may appear to mean something totally different than you intended when you spoke. Choose your words carefully and avoid 'conversational' engagements. Any reporter worth a damn will always record everything. Even if you don't see it, always consider that a tape is being made of your conversations. If you play this game correctly, you may get your Jeep and all of your money back without being embarrassed on the telly and Watchdog may end up with a killer follow-up to their original story. If all is as suspected, Heathrow Autos may end up in the docket. Good luck! |
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Desperate female driver here! Does anyone have any idea why the heating in my Vauxhall Tigra (96) is only blowing out luke warm air and also how do I know if I need a new Cambelt? The car was bought as a gift! |
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Check the level of coolant. If it's low, heat will be inadequate. Also it could be a partially-blocked heater core. This could be an expensive fix if it cannot be reverse flushed. If the cam belt is bad, chances are the car would run poorly or not at all. Have a mechanic check it. |
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I am 43 yrs old and experiencing symptoms of menopause ie;: hot flashes and night sweats, is there anything natural I can take? |
| Question found in Women's Health |
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A good diet and a healthy lifestyle can offer some relief, and you should be doing those anyway. Here is a link to some suggestions and discussions that may be helpful with or without hormone replacement therapy (HRT): http://www.earlymenopause.com/9909.htm |
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I have had gas and belching all day long and it taste and smells like eggs. I have not ate a egg in over 3 weeks, what do you think it is? |
| Question found in Personal Health Issues |
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It could be a number of causes, but a digestive problem seems to top the list if not your diet. My best suggestion would be to consult with a physician specializing in this area. A general practitioner may not be aware of the subtleties that could be at the root pf your difficulty. Here is a general reference: http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/tc/gas-flatus-topic-overview |
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