Miss Maudie
Miss Maudie Atkinson spoke highly of Atticus' legal talents, praising his integrity and fairness in the courtroom. She admired his moral character and considered him one of the best lawyers in Maycomb.
is it legal to video a neighbor on their property without proper legal consent
Cunningham paid Atticus in natural produce because he had no money to pay him with. This was a way of showing respect and expressing gratitude to Atticus for his legal services, despite their differing social and economic backgrounds.
is it legal to tape someone in their backyard without concent
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Mr. Cunningham was embarrassed because he couldn't afford to pay Atticus in cash, so he chose to repay him with what he had - food from his farm. This made him feel humbled and inadequate, as he valued his pride and felt indebted to Atticus for his legal services.
Unless your city has a very strange ordinance, you can call the police without contacting the neighbor.
Lawyer
In the book To Kill A Mockingbird, Mr. Cunningham pays Atticus with hickory nuts and other items. Mr. Cunningham is very poor and has to pay by giving goods rather than money to Atticus.
If you ask them to use it and they say yes and give you the password, then yes it is legal. If you use it with out asking and hack their system, then no it is not legal.
Jem and Scout visit Miss Dubose in Chapter 11 of "To Kill a Mockingbird." Miss Dubose is an irritable neighbor who frequently criticizes Atticus and his legal work. Jem visits her as part of a punishment from Atticus.