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Deceit in Real Estate Transactions

George told Jay that George's property was sitting on a bed of oil. George also told Jay that the property was a bargain at the price of $125,000. Jay asked how George knew about the oil. George said that his father and his...

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...

Radon In The Home -- The Dangers

Lanny bought a do-it-yourself radon test for his home. He had read about the dangers of radon gas and wanted to make sure that he and his family were safe. The test result showed a radon gas level of 1 pCi/L. Was it necessary...

Estates in Property -- Fee Simple

Estates in Property -- Fee Simple

Fee simple is the type of ownership that embraces every interest in property. In other words, when a person owns property in fee simple, there are no limitations on his or her...

Tax Liens

What Is a Tax Lien?

Fact Scenario

For 35 years, Wilmer has lived in the same house. In recent years, Wilmer has suffered from an illness that required him to stop...