Civil Law and Civil Litigation

Taxi driver stabs victim with screwdriver, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. Victim alleges taxi company maliciously divested assets. | FTV News reporter Wang Yujun. News Link: In 2021, in Xindian District, New Taipei City, a taxi driver stabbed a victim 11 times with a screwdriver, causing the victim to be paralyzed from the waist down and permanently disabled. The driver and the taxi company requested joint compensation. Although the court awarded more than NT$5.28 million in damages, the taxi company has been delaying payment and is suspected of maliciously divesting assets. Now, the company's trademark has been auctioned off for NT$130,000, which is far from enough to cover the compensation. Lawyer Li Yusheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that the court ruled that the debtor should pay more than NT$5 million in damages. If the debtor…

Balcony Shrinks by 2/3, Price Difference Exceeds NT$200,000! Man Alleges Developer Refuses to Compensate for "Miscalculated Balcony Area" | ETtoday News Reporter Lin Herong News Link: A resident in New Taipei City bought a pre-sale apartment two years ago and only recently discovered, while planning renovations, that the sales agent had miscalculated the "balcony" area, counting it as 1.53 "ping" instead of 1.53 "square meters," effectively leaving only 0.46 ping, a difference of nearly NT$300,000. However, when he contacted the developer, the developer's attitude was very passive, seemingly taking advantage of the fact that the balcony "is not included in the property deed area" and the contract did not explicitly state the area, completely refusing to compensate. Lawyer Li Yusheng of Fuda Law Firm stated that regarding this dispute over the purchase of a pre-sale apartment, even…

A convenience store clerk was caught on camera throwing packages like balls. The store owner stated that the employee had left the company two years ago. A video circulating online shows a convenience store clerk sorting packages, too lazy to pick them up, scanning the barcodes and then simply tossing them behind the store. If the package wasn't positioned correctly, the clerk would pick it up, run a short distance, and throw it again. The package was tossed around like a ball, flying over the shelves. The person filming the incident not only didn't stop the clerk but also made sarcastic remarks. The video has sparked heated discussion online. However, the convenience store company responded that this was the "personal behavior" of an employee who left the company two years ago and that they will strengthen training for such employees. Lawyer Liu Yiling from Fidelity Law Firm stated that the clerk intentionally…

Both ruling and opposition parties have proposed amending the Election and Recall Law to relax the restriction on "probationers being barred from running for office," with the bill scheduled for review next week. News Link: Kuomintang legislator Chen Yu-chen and Democratic Progressive Party legislator Lin Shu-fen have both proposed amending the Election and Recall Law to relax the restriction on "probationers being barred from running for office," and the bill is scheduled for review next Wednesday. However, lawyers point out that reverting to a clause amended just three years ago not only undermines the stability of the law but also easily raises questions about whether it is a case of biased application, making such a direction of amendment unlikely to gain public support. Amidst the political divide between the ruling and opposition parties, it is rare to see a consensus on amendments, but convincing the public seems…

A Taiwanese tourist lost their phone in Okinawa two years ago and found it was located in a mobile phone store in Taiwan. The owner, a Japanese driver, found the phone and noticed a lucky charm on it, indicating it belonged to a Taiwanese tourist. He asked another Taiwanese tourist to take it back to Taiwan and hand it over to the police. The owner, however, reported the loss in Okinawa and was unaware the phone had been returned to Taiwan. After six months of no claim, the finder claimed the phone and legally resold it to the mobile phone store. (Source: Fidelity Law...)

A woman and her friends tried to snag a cheap mop for NT$130, but were furious when their order was cancelled and she blamed the editor. The woman complained to customer service, who retorted: "Would you dare use a mop for NT$130?" The mop company apologized and offered compensation. (Reporter: Hsiao Yu-hsiu) News Link: Lawyer Li Yu-sheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that, in principle, when goods are sold online, a sales contract is established when a consumer places an order, and the manufacturer must deliver the goods according to the contract. However, in rare cases, if the listed price differs significantly from the market price, and there is other evidence suggesting that the consumer knowingly placed the order despite the incorrect price, the sales contract may not be valid. If a dispute arises, it may…

A pleasant surprise turned into a shock when an online mouse arrived containing an unidentified white powder. A Taipei man complained online that he ordered a mouse from a well-known South Korean e-commerce platform known for its "fast logistics." Upon delivery, he found the mouse in a resealable bag filled with an unidentified powder that looked like salt. Fearing it was contraband, he was too frightened to touch it. After contacting the e-commerce platform's customer service, he received a NT$200 refund but was told to carefully pack the item and return it. This handling left him dumbfounded. Attorney Liu Yiling of Fidelity Law Firm…

Property Dispute Affair with Tenants? Hong Kong Restaurant Owner Accuses Landlord of "Blocking Staircase" and Maliciously Evicting Tenants | FTV News Reporter Li Yuhan News Link: Hong Kongers Opening Businesses in Taiwan Get Caught in Landlord Feud?! Mr. Zhang runs a restaurant on the second floor of a triangular shop in Ximending, Taipei. However, in the early hours of the 10th, the landlord, who owns the property rights to the other floors, blocked the only entrance to the second floor—the staircase—making it impossible for him to continue his business. He accuses the landlord of using underhanded tactics to evict them in order to seize control of the second floor. Lawyer Li Yusheng from Fidelity Law Firm stated that if access to the second floor requires…

Finding out they hadn't booked a room only 6 days before departure! Netizens accuse booking website of taking money without booking, nearly ending up homeless - 30-degree snow | One TV News, Era News reporter Chen Yuanning News Link: Lawyer Li Yusheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that when consumers book and pay for rooms on a platform, a contractual relationship is established. If the platform is unable to provide accommodation, it constitutes a breach of contract. Besides refunding the money, the platform is also liable for compensation for any losses incurred by the consumer, including airfare. However, since the platform is a foreign company, if it handles the matter poorly, subsequent litigation may have to be pursued abroad, which is a very complicated process. Line online consultation phone number legal consultation Fidelity Law Firm…

Inheriting NT$650 million from his wife! Land administrator owes NT$130 million in inheritance tax and his property is seized, but he pays it all in one go. | Next TV News, Era News reporters Lin Minjing and Chen Ruixiang. News Link: In recent years, fraud gangs' one-stop services have been inseparable from the assistance of land administrators, because land administrators specialize in handling matters such as applying for land surveys and registrations for the public. According to the Ministry of Labor's salary survey, a senior land administrator can easily earn a million-dollar annual salary. However, there have been cases of land administrators evading taxes of over NT$100 million. A land administrator surnamed Liu inherited approximately NT$650 million from the wife of a wealthy landowner, but failed to pay NT$130 million in inheritance tax. The enforcement agency applied to the High Court for a preliminary seizure, and he was so frightened that he paid the entire amount in one go. …

Strawberry cake shop with long queues faces order cancellations; business owner posts warning to competitors | Written by CTS News reporter Lu Yi. News Link: With strawberry season here, popular cake shops are seeing long queues, but even top-rated shops are experiencing order cancellations! The business owner stated that a customer ordered as many as 92 strawberry cakes. Considering she was a repeat customer, they accommodating her with cash on delivery. However, things took a turn for the worse, and ultimately, all the cakes were cancelled. The post sparked discussion online. The business owner remained low-key, stating they simply wanted to warn other shoppers to prevent similar incidents from happening again. Lawyer Li Yusheng from Fidelity Law Firm stated that when online shoppers order large quantities of cakes but fail to pick them up, it causes losses for the business…

A wealthy Taiwanese woman sued a kindergarten in the US for teaching Chinese and Taiwanese, claiming her child was losing at the starting line. The woman sought NT$1.86 million in damages, but the contract did not specify that all courses would be taught in American English. The judge ruled against her. (Reported by Wu Yunqian and Zheng Xiangren of Sanlih News. Link: Lawyer Li Yusheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that while the kindergarten's advertisement boasted "all-American," this is a common advertising phrase for American-language kindergartens. Furthermore, the contract did not explicitly stipulate that all courses would be taught in American English. Therefore, the judge deemed the parents' claim unfounded. However, since the advertisement...)