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Who do you contact for employer abuse?

EEOC -- Employer Equal Opportunity Commission

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Is there a time period when a purchaser can terminate a contract with a dealership due to problems with a car?

AnswerDepending on your state 5-15 days.

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Give an example of implied contract?

Ordering a burger at a restaurant- there is an implied contract that the restaurant will fill your order (i.e. serve you whatever...

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How many hours by law do you have to cancel an order for custom furniture?

In most state you have three days to cancel a contract. The fact that it is custom made might be different though. There should...

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Can you get out of a contract that you signed if it included no cooling off period section?

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If you have placed a down payment on a car and signed the contract but find out you are unable to get insurance is the contract and sale of the car legal?

In general, no. The dealer can not be liable for the buyer's inability or unwillingness to conduct business with a third...

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If you are buying a house on contract can the seller make you pay 'mortgage Insurance' on top of the mortgage payment?

It sounds like the buyer is assuming the seller's mortage. Assuming the buyer has agreed to assume the seller's mortage, if the...

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Are there any security risks related to cell phones?

Yes, there are. Cell phone companies have taken a lot of effort to try and make cell phones more secure, and in recent years,...

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What do you do if a dentist charges you an 'insurance filing fee' but your dental insurance contract says they can't?

Show the dentist in your contract where it says they can't. If it solves it, great. If not, you need to call and talk to your...

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Can you pay bills with your birth certificate?

somme research says that yes you can but as of yet no one is sure but most likely i would say no

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What does LS after signature mean?

L.S. is the abbreviation for the Latinism "locus sigilli", meaning the place reserved for the signatory's unique seal. Most U.S....

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Does having a cold affect your immune system?

Yes, your immune system is triggered to fight the cold and the immune system starts that process with an immune response. It gets...

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What does ratify a contract mean?

To ratify a contract is to approve of it after the fact when the ratifying party either had no obligation under it or disclaimed...

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As a private seller can you repo your car if the buyer is a day late or can you change the contract?

If the contract to sell the car was silent regarding under what conditions you can repossess the car, then you must seek relief...

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What is a foreclosure under contract?

That means a lender has executed a purchase and sale contract on a property it owns by foreclosure and a sale is pending.

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How do you file an international lawsuit in France?

Send a chicken via airmail inside a pineapple to the french embassy in venesuala

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What are the necessary components of a contract?

this are offer,acceptance,intention,capacity,consideration,legality and formality.

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In the absence of a security agreement can a UCC-1 filing be considered evidence of a legal security interest?

The question is unclear. If a security agreement is not completed and signed by the debtor, their is no security and a UCC alone...

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Do you have the right to request proof of the remaining balance of your contract because your last payment is due and is different from the contract?

Do you have the right to request proof, or substantiation how the balance was calculated? It depends upon the contract. While...

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If you include a sellers concession of 5 percent in a sales contract is the selling price the amount before or after the concession?

If one does a seller concession, it might be wise to specify in the contract that the realtors agree to base the commission on...

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Is the revocation of a will a breach of contract?

A Will is NOT a contract. A will is a declaration. A will has no power or authority until the death of the person who's will is...

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What is 'consenting mind' in contract law?

One of the rules of contracts is there must be a meeting of the minds. If the two sides do not agree and consent to the same...

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Does an email constitute written notice for eviction?

Yes it does constitute a written notice.Another View: (in the US) NO, an e-mail does NOT serve as a legal notice of eviction,...

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Can you sue a company for promising i have proof of this promise to deliver a product to you at a certain time and not delivering the product when promised?

You may sue for breach of this promise only if the failure to make the delivery on time is a material breach of the contract and...

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Can minors choose which parent they want to live within the state of Arizona if there is no custody order?

i think 11 years old and oner is the age but my parents say 16 i got the same situatoin . I heard it was 12 or thirteen. It...

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What are the laws of intestine?

Intestine is a part of your body. It goes from your stomach to your rectum. that a bolus moves from its orad portion to the...

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How do you sound honest in court?

State what you know, to the best of your personal knowledge and information.

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What are C4 Premiums or Premiums as referred to in an artist recording contract?

If you are in a position where you ''need'' to know this, you should consult an entertainment lawyer or, ''at the very least'',...

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Is Statutory law is synonymous with common law?

No. statutory law is law enacted by the legislative body ie parliament/congress, it is basically law that is written down. Common...

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Where can you find a prenatal agreement form?

online and then fill it out

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Is it illegal for a company that makes transistors to stop supplying a pacemaker company that they have a contract with?

depends on the contract. if they do "Have to" supply the company then the damages awarded by a judge would be great. read the...

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How do you answer 'What skills can you bring to this job' in a job interview?

They are looking for specific answers to skills that you have learned or are good at. Also, if you have any personality skills,...

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What are valid and invalid contracts?

valid contracts are enforceable by law while invalid contracts are not

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Do you have to be served for a lawsuit?

Yes, being served could mean, physically by a sheriff or by private processor, posting or hanging, or certified mail.

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If you signed a Smart Buy contract with a dealer and now they are tell you they want more money down can you make them honor the contract?

It depends. Was the deal "subject to" financial approval? If so, then they can change the deal. If not, they can't. Find...

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How do I get out of college housing contract?

Read the lease agreement that you signed. It should have an outline for terminating the contract.

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What are the limitations of a valid contract?

the validity ensures that no flexibility can be introduced later

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If you have a promissory note from someone who owes you money and you are suing them for money and you file for chapter 7 bankruptcy will the court take over the promissory note and law suit?

Answerno. the lawyer will tell you that its your responsibility to get that person to pay. small claims court can help but it...

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If you have a contract to buy a house how can you legally break that contract?

If the offer or contract was prepared by a competent real estate agent or attorney, it should contain a number of stipulations...

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If someone was given an auto and title with no contract but cannot make agreed payments what are the rights of the title holder or the previous owner?

It would be the previous owner's loss.

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What does in-context promotions mean?

When licensing something to a broadcaster, it will generally include "updates, repeats, re-airs and in context promotions, and in...

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If you signed a purchase contract stating that the buyer would finance can you cancel the contract if you can't get a loan?

AnswerIt depends upon the specific terms and conditions of the contract. If the contract simply states it is the buyer's...

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What would be most threatened by the social contract theory?

According to Thomas Hobbes, what threatened in social contract theory was the loss of individual freedom, everything to be...

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What is the difference between TM and R in the circle?

Use of the TM and SM symbols may be governed by local, state, or foreign laws and the laws of a pertinent jurisdiction to...

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If buying a house in Queensland with rental tenants in place on a contract can the buyer break the lease if they wish to move into the property?

It's best to discuss this with the realtor or a lawyer, but the usual protocol is an agreement at the time you purchase the home...

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Can you cancel a new car contract in California because they changed the interest rate and you did not give them any money and never took possession?

AnswerA contract cannot be changed by one party without the agreement of the other party in the contract. So if you signed a...

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How can you put a lien on someone's income tax return for your summary judgment?

Liens are only used against real property. It might be possible to levy the person's bank account. MSJ are issued by judges and...

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Business law notes free consent?

FREE CONSENT Meaning of consent: it means an act of assenting to an offer. According to section 13, "Tow or more persons are said...

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What is the act of breaking a written contract?

The specific term for the "act" of breaking a written contract is "breach."

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Can you get the dealer to redo your contract if you changed your mind about accepting the rebate and want to get the 0 percent interest instead?

It depends whether or not you took the car off the lot already. If you did, no you can't change it. Here's a better question....

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What is an 'unwrapped contract'?

I am STUMPED. LOL If anyone has an answer, please email me with the answer. I have debated the possible meanings, its not...

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If a married couple work for the same public employer in NY State is one of them required to be the contract holder of the insurance?

In order for you to be covered by your medical insurance, one of you will be the policy holder, and the other will be considered...

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How long does it take to become a lawyer?

Generally, a four-year baccalaureate degree and three years of Law School are required to earn a degree in Law. Then you have to...

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If your vision thru the rear view mirror and window of your new car is impaired at night can you rescind the contract because of this safety hazard?

No. You should have known this before buying the car. The car was designed with poor visibility rearward. Lots of cars are like...

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What term or phrase is appropriate for a law in one state like the three strikes law in California not being recognized or valid in other states that have no such law?

Not to give full faith and credit to the laws of another State of the United States would require that the law be deemed against...

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Are contracts made by minors enforceable?

Notes on contracts and minors:Generally speaking a minor cannot enter into a legally binding contract. A contract with a minor...

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What is a blanket exclusion?

im not exactly sure about this one but somewhere i heard that blanket exclusions can keep children away from being adopted by...

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How can you repossess a car in Missouri you sold to a friend with only an oral contract that he would make monthly payments?

If you did not give him the title, all you need to do is go get the car (hope you kept the spare key). If you did sign the title...

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Can a sale contract be void if the name is not correct on the contract?

yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! if a business name is incorrect on contract can it be terminated

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If you got a quick claims deed and put your mom's house in your name a few years ago and she had work done to the house and then passed away and your name was not on the contract do you have to pay?

AnswerGenerally the property owner is responsible for repairs or improvements done even if they were not the one to enter into...

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When is consent is to be free?

decision

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If two buyers are listed on car contract but no co-signer is listed will second buyer be responsible in repossession?

ANYONE who's name is on the loan contract is responsible for the debt. Who will sell someone a car and that someone NOT be...

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Is a purchase order a legal document?

A purchase order is a contract and is a legal document.

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Do you get college benefits if you get a general discharge and served in Iraq as a veteran and completed 4 years of an active duty contract when the enlistment was for 4 years?

From what I understand you could at least get the g.i. bill as long as you didn't get a bad discharge. There are also a lot of...

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Will a legal contract be enough to protect you if you sell a house that is not in your name or on the deed in order to get half the equity?

AnswerI'M NOT AN ATTORNEY, THIS IS NOT PROFESSIONAL ADVICE.You can put just about any agreement into the form of a contract. So...

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How do you file a complaint against your therapist and decide what constitutes a valid complaint in the first place... specifically if there was a breach of ethics or conflict of interest... etc?

If the therapist is licensed by your state (most are required to do so) contact the licensing agency and direct your question to...

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On an owner financed home is it legal for the owner add a clause stating that you can't refinance or sell the property for the length of the contract?

Yes. How could you RE-finance an Owner Financed home anyway? Think about it. You have your financing through an individual not...

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Can you break the contract for a co-op?

Depends on what the contract states.

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Can an individual repo a vehicle that another person is driving when the title or contract remains with the initial person?

IF the initial person has a key and is not scared the other person will be mad. LOL Try to do it while she is at the mall or...

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If your customer breaks a written contract how can you have it reflected on their credit if they do not pay the balance of the contract?

Is your business one that already reports to the bureaus? If so, then report the customer as owing the balance. If not, you...

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In a state that recognizes common-law marriages if one common-law spouse is already legally married to someone else would the common-law marriage constitute bigamy?

No. There would be no common law marriage even if allowed by state law. Generally, in all states of the US and most provinces of...

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All contracts are agreements but all agreements are not contracts. Explain this statement and also give essential elements of a valid contract?

All contracts are agreement but all agreement are not contracts Answer; A contract is a legally binding agreement or...

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What are implied contracts by mortgagor?

The parties are free to enter into any terms they like. Where, however, the contract does not contain all the terms, Section 65...

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If a 17-year-old with a 6-month-old wanted to move out in Missouri could they sign a contract with a cosigner for an apartment?

Until you are 18, or are legally emancipated, you won't be able to sign a binding contract for the lease. But the owner may...

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If you file Ch 13 and your home has been bought under a land contract can the holder of the contract take back the property if you don't stay current?

Just like a mortgage lender, a contract seller of real estate can ask the Court for permission to foreclose on real estate if a...

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Can they repo a leased car 2 months before the end of the contract with payment schedule in place?

READ your lease. The lender can repo as long as you are in DEFAULT. As long as there is money owed on a contract, the collateral...

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If a buyer defaults on the contract but it isn't stated in the contract that the vehicle can be repossessed can it still be taken?

You need to contact a local attorney for state specific advice.

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What if you have a car loan contract and file bankrutcy and don't have the car anymore?

GREAT question to ask your B/K attorney. Im sure s/he will want to know about it sooner or later. After all, youu are paying the...

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If some one purchases a lot of land and is under contract to purchase that land and it is deemed bad land after signing the contract how do you discharge this contract?

You would execute the inspection contingency clause in the contract that permits you to terminate the contract and reclaim your...

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What is the cases in unilateral offer?

Carlill v Carbolic Smoke Ball Company (1893) is the classic case in English law. compare that with Pharmaceutical Society of...

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Can you exchange a used car even if you signed a contract for another car on the lot?

maby

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In Texas what rights do you have if you sold a car to a friend who stopped making payments per a signed contract if the title is still in your name?

The title is in your name, so you hold all the rights.

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If your credit card debt was sold to another company and that company is suing you can you request to see the original contract agreement?

Yes. Anytime you have doubts about the validity of a debt, you should ask for confirmation. Since this is not the original...

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How do you countersue a credit card company for harassment if they are sueing you for nonpayment when I am a co-signer of the contract.?

You can sue for almost any reason. The question is do you have valid grounds to win a lawsuit? The charge of harassment is very...

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Can a person hold another persons registered personal property without some kind of breach of contract or failure to comply with mutual agreement?

No. Property of any sort cannot be held or restricted unless a prior agreement has been made by both parties.

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Is a buy here-pay here car contract signed by a 17yr old void I wrecked it and had no collision I owe 1200 being sued by the dealer in small claims in New York?

A contract for non-essential goods purchased by a minor may be "voidable" by a minor in some cases, and "void" in other cases...

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What are the seven elements of a contract?

Hey, i dont know whether your from the US, but in Aus there are 5 elements:agreement (offer, acceptance, certainty of terms etc),...

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What is a contract?

A FORMAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN PEOPLE OR GROUPS Answer The Restatement of Contracts (a summary of the prevailing contract laws)...

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Can you void a contract if there is no date on it?

It has been suggested that "your contarct is viod if there is no date on it", however, this ignores a number of related...

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Under what circumstances may breach of contract be charged?

Breach of contract may be charged if either party fails to comply with the terms of a legally valid contract.

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Is a soccer players job typically full-time part-time seasonal or contract?

Full-time. They practice, and play different tournaments through out the year. They also have about 2 months of vacation, usually...

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Does a Verizon cell phone contract become void if the sole holder of the contract dies?

Yes, surviving family members are not responsible for the contract nor any outstanding debt associated with such. An...

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Do collection agencies have the right to file collection on a credit report since you never signed or agreed to a contract with that company?

Yes, if the contract a consumer signed with the Original Creditor (OC) allows for transfer of their rights to a Collection Agency...

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Back out of car contract not signed by primary buyer but only by secondairy buyer?

If your question is "can the contract be null and void" if signed only by the primary buyer and not by the co-signer?...

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Can you sell a lease option home in the state of Florida if it isn't stipulated in the contract that you cannot sell and if you can then how do you do it?

The lease option is signed by you and the other party. A 3rd party I don't think would be allowed to enter that agreement. If you...

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If you signed one contract and your co-signer signed another contract can the car be returned since you didn't sign one binding contract together?

Contact a local attorney for state/case specific advice.

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Can the cosigner be taken off the auto loan contract if stated and the loan is in good standing for 12 months?

No the co-signer is on for the life of the loan

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What is the value of an original contract that Stan Musial signed with the Cardinals from the mid-40s?

Any vintage player contract representing a significant player such a Musial would be worth several hundred to perhaps $1,000...

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What is the difference betwen a guarantee and warranty?

AnswerA warranty is a promise to replace or repair an item if the item does not satisfy the terms of the warranty.A guarantee is...

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Why do women contract a bacterial infection after a yeast infection?

Usually because the womens immunity is lowered after contracting a yeast infection and due to the creams she applies the...

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