Be careful what you say while you're in court … It may seem like common sense, but many people can't help but mouth off to the judge during their legal case. No one wants to be in court, obviously, but that is not the time or place to start an argument with the judge or your lawyer. As the lawyers of the internet explained, their clients often choose the exact wrong time to blurt out new information. As they take the stand, some people will just admit to their actions, leading them to longer se…

There's a price to relying on the kindness of strangers, especially if you're the kind stranger. After all, what would you do if your 55-year-old neighbor, who was recently evicted from her apartment by your landlord, knocked on your door one night with no place to stay? Would you not succumb to your decent impulses and let her crash on your couch, even if it's just for one night? Unfortunately, in this instance, it was far from just one night. This lady hadn't had another place lined up despit…

"He's also a landlord for another property and knows that you need to keep heat on at least 60 to be legal and up to code."

Getting rejected or passed over for a promotion that you've been promised for years is always going to leave a bad taste in your mouth. You might believe the words of your employer when they tell you that your efforts will one day lead you to a higher role. And, yet, every time the opportunity presents itself to promote you, they go with someone else, and you're faced with that, no matter what their intentions might have initially been, they're dangling a carrot on a stick out in front of you t…

The roommate was given three separate warnings... can't really blame the woman at this point.

"I told them I'd take that recording to the dean if they didn't make things right."

"This is why I support laws saying that canceling a subscription must be as easy as signing up for one."

You know how some people will pay off big fines with massive bags of pennies? This is in a similar vein… except 10x crazier. When people get involved in court battles , it can quickly become petty and contentious. The two parties are in court because they're trying to litigate an issue, and it's going to cost one of them a lot of money in the end. What the court rules is what you have to do, whether you like it or not, and even if you appeal the verdict, you may still have to pay that big fine…

When you find yourself in hot water with the law, it always helps to have a good lawyer by your side. We all hope to avoid legal trouble for all our days. Whether it's a small offense like arguing a speeding ticket, or a bigger offense that could result in jail time, having some legal counsel can help you avoid big mistakes. People who decide to represent themselves in court often make their situations much worse. I know that the urge to stand up and defend yourself is strong, but in these case…

This person embarked on a three-year-long legal battle with their former business partner. That's a major turnaround: from running a company with someone to suing them in just a few short years! U/Due_Engineering_108 had a fantastic revenge story to share with everyone. It's clear that their resentment against their former business partner had been growing for some time, thanks to numerous broken promises and lies. Despite their 15-year-long business relationship, the two had differing visions…

“[He left] a note stating if I can't do what was agreed upon he would evict me.”

These legal fights have gotten unbelievably petty. It turns out that you can hire a lawyer to fight for you to get back almost any belonging from your ex, including tiny things like shower curtains or door knobs. Who knew?! Going through a divorce is never ideal, and having to split up your belongings after years of sharing everything can be a lengthy process. The lawyers who replied to u/ChronicWatcher1456's question have some stories to tell… A surprising amount of them have found themselves…

Being a lawyer is a tough job, and they have to be picky about what cases they take on. Many law firms already have specialties, which helps narrow down the types of cases they accept (like those who specialize in car crashes or family law). But still, there are tons of clients who come in every day to these law firms requesting help for the most frivolous cases imaginable. In any case, the lawyer will talk to the potential client and ask them to provide evidence. Credit where it's due, these l…

These divorce lawyers and divorcees have seen tough times. In divorce law, you see all kinds of marriage drama, as numerous legal professionals told u/DarkFander in response to their question. This person wanted lawyers and divorced people to share their “evil, funny, dumb” ways that a spouse tried to get back at the other . Divorce law is known for being an immensely petty kind of business. Two people go from saying their vows and promising to love each other forever, to fighting over their ho…

The general conception of a 'successful life' consists of a few things a person should achieve in their life, with the main ones unsurprisingly being – starting a family, having a successful career, and owning a home. While we can argue about all three of these concepts and their actual value to someone's life, let's take a moment to focus on the idea of owning a home. Surely we can all understand the benefits of owning your own house – you don't have anyone to answer to, you can do whatever yo…

Who knew you could win a legal battle with the jargon you learn in a college freshman's 101 class?