Cedar decks generally last from 15 to 20 years, but they can deteriorate faster, particularly on the ground-floor and in shaded areas that take longer to dry out. The average material cost for cedar is $5 to $15 per square foot, for an estimated cost of $6,400 to $24,000 to replace a 16-by-20-foot deck.
You also cannot be compelled to give evidence against a co-accused where you are both being tried in the same proceedings. However, if the prosecution refuses to offer any evidence against you and you are acquitted, then you can be compelled to testify against a co-accused.
A one-time privilege gets stretched. If you authorize someone to act on your behalf, you can't then go to the credit card company and say you refuse to pay for what was charged, says Lawless. In other words, you will be on the hook for any charges racked up by the person using your account. A sample Capital One credit card agreement, under the section, Your Promise to Pay plainly states: If you let someone else use your Card, you are responsible for all transactions that person makes..