By Benton M. Eskelsen 801.365.1029 benton@snjlegal.com Often times customers get the raw end of a deal. They order something and it never shows up, the product wasn’t as described in the advertisement, or a premium price is paid for an inferior item. It may seem like there isn’t much you can do and that your situation …
By Benton M. Eskelsen 801.365.1029 benton@snjlegal.com When a person is terminated from their employment, almost always the employer will require as part of any severance agreement a release of liability. Signing a release from a former employer can have significant legal implications. It is important to understand the terms of any agreement and to be …
Severance Agreements and The Reasons You Might Want to Take Another Look Read More »
By Joseph G. Ballstaedt801.365.1021 joe@snjlegal.com Let’s suppose you buy undeveloped property and ask your east neighbor where the property line is so you can build an expensive fence on your side of the property line. He tells you it is a row of trees he planted last year and that if you build west of those …
Boundary by Estoppel: How Representing Wrong Property Lines in Utah Is Binding Read More »
By Benton M. Eskelsen 801-365-1029 benton@snjlegal.com Buying a car is often a much more difficult experience than most people ever expect. When shopping for a car, you must be meticulous in looking for the best deal while also weeding out cars that don’t fit your needs. The most careful shopper trying to find the best deal, however, can …
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By Joseph G. Ballstaedt801-365-1021joe@snjlegal.com In Utah, owners of real estate generally transfer their land using one of three types of deeds: 1) a warranty deed; 2) a special warranty deed; or 3) a quitclaim deed. This article briefly explains the differences between those different deeds and when parties use—or should use—one type of deed rather than another. Warranty Deed …
Utah contractors have a limited time to file a valid construction lien. Determining whether a lien is timely depends on the circumstances of each project. Contractors should be aware of important dates and project milestones to best protect their right to payment. If no notice of completion is filed with the Registry, the contractor will …
By Benton M. Eskelsen801-365-1029 benton@snjlegal.com An unfortunate reality of an employee’s life is that employers often fail to pay employees earned wages. Employees often don’t understand the full amount their employers owe. This uncertainty discourages employees from pursuing unpaid wage claims. Employees mistakenly believe these claims are not worth the time and never recover the money …
By Benjamin Jensen(801) 365-1017ben@snjlegal.com Utah companies can encounter shareholder disputes when they issue stock to an employee in exchange for services that are never performed or only partially performed. If the company issued the shares to the employee before the services were performed, the company will have little hope of recovering the shares in the absence of certain …
Precautionary Measures for Companies who Issue Stock to Employees Read More »
By Joseph G. Ballstaedt801.365.1021joe@snjlegal.com Let’s suppose your neighbor wants to build a fence between your two properties. You two aren’t sure where the real property line is and neither wants to pay for a survey. So you both agree to a suitable property line and mark it with wooden stakes, and your neighbor proceeds to …
Boundary by Agreement: How Agreeing to Wrong Property Lines in Utah Is Binding Read More »
By Joseph G. Ballstaedt 801-365-1021 joe@snjlegal.com If water from your neighbor’s property is flooding into and damaging your property, what can you do? Who is responsible? What laws apply? This article discusses different rules that govern surface water intrusions and disputes between neighbors, including the reasonable use rule, the rule Utah courts appear to have adopted. What Different Surface …
My Neighbor’s Water is Flooding Into My Land. What Are My Rights in Utah? Read More »
