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Caught in a Speed Trap: Traps for the Wary

A speed trap is a practice sometimes used by police to nab motorists for going over the speed limit. By sitting in an area where drivers are known to break the speed limit, police can set up a speed t...

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Does a contract have to be notarized?

A contract typically does not have to be notarized. A notary public (or simply 'notary') provides an acknowledgment that the signature appearing on the document is that of the person whose signature i...

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What is a contract?

A contract is an agreement between two or more persons (individuals, businesses, organizations, or government agencies) to do, or to refrain from doing, a particular thing in exchange for something of...

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Is a contract signed by a minor valid?

In all states, the age requirement to sign a contract is 18 years of age, and contracts signed by minors will be deemed invalid contracts. A child under the age of 18 is considered a minor and is unab...

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What are implied warranties under California law?

Two kinds of warranties are implied by law. These implied warranties, when present, create buyer's rights and seller/manufacturer obligations in addition to those under any express warranty....

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What is general practice?

General practice law (or general law practice) typically encompasses a broad range of practice areas by an attorney. It means that the attorney does not limit their law practice or specialty to one pa...

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Can I change my mind after entering a contract?

If you change your mind after signing or entering a contract, there are ways to avoid your obligations. It may be difficult, but sometimes performing a contract obligation is more costly than the alte...