Insurance Burglary Rule Upheld Over Visible Marks
A woman loses a gold bracelet from a car after leaving it unlocked at a friend’s house. The insurer denied the claim for lack of visible marks, a ruling upheld by the court which noted policy limits and the risk of inside theft. The judge said even brief access can render a car unattended for insurance purposes.
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Cruel Penalties and Postal Presumptions in Court
A discussion on cruel and unusual punishment limits includes a park flower theft case and open end sentences. It also notes humanitarian sentencing trends and a postal presumption that properly mailed letters are presumed delivered if postage and address are correct, with certain limits and defenses.
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Debtor’s Mail Notice Not Received in Texas Court
In a court hearing the creditor’s firm partners and their bookkeeper testified the important legal notice never arrived. The judge ruled the letter likely was not mailed or the post office failed to deliver. Public service feature by Will Bernard for the American Bar Association and the State Bar of Texas.
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State Bar of Texas
Will Bernard
Social Security warns on name change after marriage
The Social Security Administration urges married women to change their name on records using a Request for Change in Social Security Record form. Submitting the form with the old card yields a new card with the same number but a new name to ensure earnings reach the correct account and avoid reduced future benefits.
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Social Security Administration
J. M. Talbot
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