Stolen Property Liability
Question: I bought a truck that turned out to be stolen. Do I have to return it? Answer: Typically, conversion is a strict liability tort. Meaning if you possess stolen goods, then you are just as liable in civil court for conversion as though you were the person who stole the goods in the first […]
Contractor Work
Question: I’ve been working for months to make a deal with a contractor. I think we have agreed to terms. He said he would send over an agreement to sign, but he has not done so yet. I want to get started on the project. Is it OK if we start the work? Do we […]
Who pays my attorney fees?
Question: If I file a lawsuit and I win the other side will pay my attorneys’ fees, right? How do I get my fees back? Answer: In the US, we follow what is known as the “American Rule.” Almost across the board, the presumption is that each party to a lawsuit will pay its own […]
