Preparing For The McRae Curtis Service Showdown On September 11
Based on Steve’s references, Kyle would appear to have made admissions against interest that could result in his motion to vacate the default judgment to be denied, but appearances may be deceptive and Steve may be trying to capitalize on appearances instead of the facts.
As I understand it, at the time indicated in the references, Kyle was not represented by counsel and has no particular legal expertise. I cannot tell that the defective “service” issue had even been raised by Kyle; perhaps because of his inability to properly evaluate his legal standing.
Kyle is now represented by Counsel and the first order of business has been to resolve the “service” issue on which the default judgment will either stand or fall.
Ultimately, it appears to me that the issue will hinge on whether or not Kyle’s dwelling and usual place of abode with at his mother’s residence. If so, it would be uncontested that “service” was effective.
Conservation Easement Tax Deduction Coverage Round Up
The Senate Finance Committee report on syndicated conservation easement transactions released on August 25, 2020, is a dramatic development. I have been covering conservation easement tax deductions for nearly a decade and think that a summary of that coverage might be timely. Articles are in reverse chronological order with brief explanations where the title is not self-explanatory.
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