Sadly it isn't the former owner who has the burden of proof. The former owner does not have to convince the court of anything, the current owners are the ones who would have to prove it. If they spent $15K on a lawyer it was probably to review all the documents, insurance policies, police reports to see if they could build a case.
I suspect she wasn't told his last name. We tend to use people's first names, particularly in settings where you want them to feel comfortable. And they may have listed him by his full name rather than by the name he goes by (i.e. "Gilbert" rather than "Gil"). So if it's been 30 years and you're meeting "Gilbert and Joanne" and you aren't expecting them to be related it might not pop into your head that they're "Gil and Jo" from 30 years ago.
I know exactly where at least one woman should sit - in the seat this Senator vacates after the next election!
Actually I can see this being a lot of use in domestic violence situations. Particularly where ex-spouses are transferring the kids. That is when most d.v. situations happen. If the spouse knows they're being recorded they may be less apt to do something. It may not help as evidence in a lawsuit in WA, depending on the circumstances. In WA both parties have to consent to being recorded. The flashing light is good for putting someone on notice but if I wanted to rely on the video in a court of law I'd announce to the attacker that they are being recorded.
It's not currents that are killing them. It's the water temperature. Your body loses heat 25 times faster in cold water than in cold air. That means you have a minute or two before you start losing coordination, the ability to think, etc. Everyone talks about life jackets - no one talks about the dangers of hypothermia in 50 degree or colder water. That's what they should be stressing in articles like this. There are videos on the web to show the effects of hypothermia in the water. If you're thinking of jumping in, check those out first.
I never said it was the homeowners fault. I said they received the value of the improvements. If they take that value without paying to me that is effectively stealing. It's no different than if a store clerk puts an item in your bag without charging for it. If you discover the mistake and keep the item without paying for it, then its cheating. Should the city work out a payment plan, maybe put a special assessment on the property so that the improvements are paid for over time since the assessment wasn't included in the purchase price of the house? Yes. Should the developer, if the price paid reflected actual market value and the developer pocketed extra money due to the occupancy permit being issued without payment of the fee cough up the money, or at least the portion they pocketed? Yes. Should the taxpayers pay for this in the form of a lawsuit to the city? No. If there was actual fraud involved by the city employee and/or the developer should that be pursued first instead of the homeowner? Absolutely! But if it is just a mistake, the fee should run with the land and the people getting the benefit of it should pay for it.
Whoa. The people said they knew they were getting deal on the house "great neighborhood...good house for the price." If its too good to be true it probably is. The house should have cost $20K more to cover the sewer and other fees. They're certainly benefitting from the sewer and schools now (they have 2 kids) and will benefit from it when they sell. They shouldn't get the service for free and stick it to the other taxpayers to fork out the money.
Really Ken? I guess for some people there isn't a problem until someone is killed. I know a group of kayakers who were shot at while on a beach for a break in that area. They don't know if the shooters knew they were there. They did blow whistles to let the shooters know they were there, called 911. Now they caution people about the area. Sorry but there are less populated areas to hunt, and stores to buy food in. When your recreational activity kills bystanders (and there are plenty of stories of people being shot by hunters) and does not require a defined area like a football field so bystanders can avoid it, some rules to protect the rest of us are in order. It's good to see the legislature having the foresight to prevent the tragedy.
More Power to these clergy. There is a reason we all have free will. There is a reason the Bible warns people to judge not lest ye be judged. Christ accepted everyone into his ministry and allowed them to choose their path. He preached love - agape - and acceptance. I think this group is on the right path - accept everyone and let God do the judging.
Bad Fung Shui for a retirement home - isn't the number 4 in the address a sign of death? It's also not good to be at the intersection with a road.
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