Scope of what is released under a "COMPROMISE AND SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND FULL RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS (ROAC)"

It is hard to know what a the trier of fact (judge or jury) will conclude, based on the information posted, as the interpretation will be in...

My vehicle lease end date is in august, my car is out for repo. if i return the car to the dealer on lease end is that a repo?

When the lessee complies with the entire lease agreement by making all required lease payments, keeping the vehicle adequately insured and free of...

What is the statue of limitation for credit card companies to file law suite to collect a debt?

A California written contract, which often includes credit card agreements, is four years from date of breach, but there can be other elements that...

If you purchased the vehicle using the standard California dealership retail installment contract or loaned the funds from a financial institution,...

Just got a summons for a judgment. I defaulted on a credit card for $9,000. I have nothing...what do I do now?

If the debt collection lawyers get a judgement against you, then you are liable on it for the balance of the judgment until satisfied or discharged...

Can someone sue me for a used car they purchased for me?

In the sale between private parties of a large item, such a a motor vehicle, disputes can arise later about what was represented and the actual...

Why did the court send you the notice? If you have a lawyer in this case, then all correspondence must go to that lawyer directly, not to you. Is...

If we co-sign for a loan for our son to buy a business, would we be liable for any suits? Is there a release of liability?

If you co-sign for a loan, expect any defaults to damage your credit ratings and if the debt goes unpaid for several months or a few years, then...

There are a few items that a lawyer should know before advising you on your debt situation. First, did you sign the lease or rental agreement or a...

If this is a limited civil case, under $25,000, then you need not verify and can answer with a general denial. See Cal. Code of Civil Procedure...