subject: Common Law FAQ [print this page] Author: lawfaq Author: lawfaq
Can a person file another person in a common law marriage?
If my grandma was being filed on my mother taxes for about 30 years but my grandma's common law husband said he wants to file her can he do it? whoever she lived with or paid for her care and support gets to do it. - It depends.
can an x-wife go after the income of any partner the x-husband may marry or live common law with?
you need to check the laws in your particular state , each state has different rules/laws dealing with family court. in some states she can try to go after the income. so definitely check with your state! - No,.
what is an arraignment hearing?
reference.com Arraignment is a common law term for the formal reading of a criminal complaint, in the presence of the defendant, to inform him of the charges against him. In response to arraignment, the accused is expected to enter a plea. Acceptable pleas vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, but they generally include 'guilty',.
What is the Law of Domain?
- I have no idea what you are talking about. - Eminent domain (US), compulsory purchase (United Kingdom, New Zealand), compulsory acquisition (Australia) or expropriation (Canada, South Africa) in common law legal systems is the lawful power of the state to expropriate private property without the owner's consent, either for its own.
What is The Law of Domain?
I know it's associated to Chicago's O'hare wanting to remove a cementary to have a new run way. - I believe you are asking about the legal concept of Eminent Domain: Eminent domain (US), compulsory purchase (United Kingdom, New Zealand), compulsory acquisition (Australia) or expropriation (Canada, South Africa) in common law legal systems.
what is the penalty for defamation with the intention of tarnishing the reputation or modesty of a woman?
There is no 'penalty' per se for defamation. It is a common law civil tort action, so the damages in the case are based on the concept of 'making the injured party whole' and restorative justice. Since it is defamation,.
what would the answer be?
Raoul is serving 6 years in prison for murder. He received $10,000 for the hit. If his common law wife is spending $100 a month, how much money will be left when he gets out of jail, and how many years will he get for killing the ** that spent all his money? Raoul.
Whats the # of yrs. to claim a common law marriage in states of Az & Tx?
how many years living together constitutes/justifies a couple as having a common-law marriage? In Texas it's as long as you both use the same address and and or consider yourselves married. Also if you both do your taxes together then you can.
What's the difference between statue and common law?
Hey Gords. Statute is the law which is laid down by the legislature, it is legal text which is promulgated by parliament, or law making organs of state. Common Law is the law of our 'ancestors'. It is that law which has been developed since before (in my case South.
When was the first Sodomy law passed in the United States?
Under the common law, many crimes were not set out in statutes. Sex with animals, a crime against nature, was such a common law crime, and would pre-date Columbus. Male homosexual sex was, probably, also a common law 'crime against nature' but was specifically prohibited by a.
Who Can give me an example of common law thanx?
The common law is the body of law (in England and the US) that grew up outside of statute -- in very simple terms, it is legal tradition, rather than acts of Congress or Parliament. Now most of the common law traditions are formalized by statute, but in.
Will a court find a contract and include the additional terms?
An acceptance will create a contract. At common law the acceptance had to be identical ( mirror image) to the offer! A response that was not identical would amount to a counter-offer and cancel out the offer. Modernly, this is no longer the case. If the offeree gives.
can someone get married without getting divorced from a common law marriage in texas?
- yes, unless they have used your name on any mail or government thing(welfare)for a period of 2 or more years - !st find out if common law marriages are even legal in Texas, people assume that they are legal in All states, there.
Can the whistleblowers identity be revealed if he freely and voluntarily resign because of another job?
using the UK public disclosure act No, definitely not, if the whistle blower found out the firm/company/organisation would have breached their duty of care under common law and may be put the informer in a life threatening position. The whistle blower could sue.
Are judges considered 'public figures' under common law?
and can they legally sue a newspaper for libelous statements? We'd need more facts to answer, truthfully, because there are so many different types of judges. Most will be at least limited-purpose public figures. Assuming some form of public-figure identity, a lawsuit from a judge would have to show 'actual malice,'.
Are signed contracts legally binding? to what extent?
my common law husband left the kids and i and i found the information contained in a custody agreement online and typed one up myself including signatures and witness signatures. obviously i realize a legal document from a lawyer is best but i dont really have the time or the money..
Can duties under negligence law arise out of the common law and out of statutory law?
Yes, the duty to not violate statutes (also ordinances and safety regulations) is a common law principal called Negligence Per Se. - Yes and yes. - Usually they arise out of common law. But, duties have been legislated, such as the duty.
Can u copyright an object by mailing it inside an envolope to yourself and never opening it?
I need this decided That would prove first authorship (use registered mail where the envelope is marked to prevent tampering), and thus preserve common law copyright. It does not put the world on notice that you have a copyright as one issued.
Common Law?
O.K. two part question, Does Idaho have common law? And does common law apply to minors as well? Common Law is simply a form of law that is different from criminal law. All US states would have a common law. Basically, unlike criminal law where crimes are against society and laws, common law regards 'wrongs' between individuals..
Common laws of north carolina on living together?
You could go to jail for having sex out of wedlock. - Cohabitation by non related adults of seperate sex is actually illegal. However its not enforced. Otherwise I dont know what your ? is. - A common law marriage cannot be created under North Carolina law. However, a common.
