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1 Answer | Asked in Admiralty / Maritime and Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: Can a marina owner move someones boat to another slip without boat owners permission?

And what are the reprecussions of doing it?

Tom Evans
Tom Evans answered on Aug 21, 2021

This very likely does not involve admiralty or maritime law. Most likely any legal

issue would be a contract question subject to your State law. I recommend you

call a lawyer locally, provide or describe the contract, if any, and look for local lawyers who offer a free initial...
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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Minnesota on
Q: Got a speeding ticket for doing 49 in a 30 mph zone (exiting a small town) - HOWEVER -

I was within about 30 ft of a speed limit sign that stated 60 mph. I took a picture of it thru my dash. Thought if I was within sight of the next speed limit sign, I could justify that speed?

Jonathan Matthew Holson
Jonathan Matthew Holson answered on Aug 21, 2021

The speed limit becomes effective at the sign. You could certainly argue that you thought the speed limit had increased. But it also depends where the officer clocked your speed.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Federal Crimes, International Law and Small Claims for Delaware on
Q: I need help suing Puerto Rico

I live in Delaware I am the father of four daughters who live in Puerto Rico in 2008 for which a pension was fixed for me in 2011 in 2019 my eldest daughter turned 21 years old and still continues to pay the pension in in 2019 and second daughter left home and still continues to pay the pension in... Read more »

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar answered on Aug 21, 2021

You might have better chances of a response with this question if you reposted under Puerto Rico. Your post remains open for two weeks. Even though you're in Delaware, it sounds like Puerto Rico is where the pension originates from. There is not a section here for Pensions, but you could try... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Civil Litigation, Domestic Violence and Legal Malpractice for Florida on
Q: Conflict of interest

Husband and wife divorce attorneys. If the husbands attorney used to work in same firm as the wife’s attorney, but one left and started their own practice prior to the husband or wife retained either of them, Yet have remained friends. Husband and wife’s attorney are both being paid by husband.... Read more »

Nicole Vette
Nicole Vette answered on Aug 21, 2021

If you no longer trust or have faith in your attorney it sounds like you should consider hiring new counsel.

1 Answer | Asked in Probate for Georgia on
Q: Mom passed 4 years ago step dad passed away yesterday the house was in both names mom had 4 kids and 2 step kids?
Robert W. Hughes Jr.
Robert W. Hughes Jr. answered on Aug 21, 2021

Hopefully your moms estate was opened years ago. If not, need to open Dad's estate, then Mom's estate. Tuttle of property will determine who gets what.

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