My boyfriend gave monies to me from Feb 2002 to Nov 2005 then asked for it back in Aug 2009.

Mr. Fink's response is accurate. The issues here are gift/loan and whether or not the statute of limitations has run. Based upon your promise of...

What if I want to accept an offer to compromise in a rear end collision case, but my lawyer doesn't want to accept it?

First, you need to have a better understanding of an Offer to Compromise made pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure 998. That code...

How likely is it that I'll "lose" a personal injury suit if the defendant admits fault?

In a personal injury case, you have to prove not only liability (which in your recitation of facts is apparently admitted), but also causation and...

Got into car accident and was hospitalized. Other party at fault. Other party lied to insurance. Can I sue?

The short answer is that you are entitled to seek compensation for your injuries regardless of whether the other party lied to his insurance. ...

You have expressed a number of concerns that you need to discuss with your current lawyer. It appears that you disagree with your lawyer's...

The police came to the car accident but they would not write a report. Why?

In California the police will generally only take a report if there was an injured party. As it appears from the facts you have provided that...

It certainly sounds like a bluff. The role of the court in interpreting contracts is to determine the intent of the parties. Assuming the...

From what I gather from your facts, you have gone to mediation with the HOA over this dispute as required by the CC&R's and are now ready to take...

Is there a way to find out if the other person has insurance(and who it is) in an accident??

I am hesitant to give legal advice since you indicate you have a lawyer. Your lawyer should be able to answer these questions for you and should...

How long does a defendant have to respond to a civil law suit

A defendant has 30 days from the date of service to respond to a civil suit filed in one of California's Superior Court, 20 days if the suit is...