Questions answered by Peter A Mankin

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Do I take action on a civil claim demanding for payment?

Peter's answer | Answered on March 19, 2014

You should keep the letter for your records. One strategy would be not to respond and hope they don't file a lawsuit. However, if you get a court...

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What kind of attorney should I hire to pursue a mortgage fraud case? Real Estate? Foreclosure?

Peter's answer | Answered on March 19, 2014

You should consult a real estate attorney with experience in foreclosure litigation. It is not clear what issue the judge decided. If he or she...

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I was served a 60 day by my apartments in California. We have to be out in by 31st. of this mo. We want to leave in appx 3days.

Peter's answer | Answered on March 04, 2014

Technically, you are required to give a 30 day notice to vacate and you are responsible for rent for those 30 days, even if you move out sooner....

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Partition Action, is similar to divorce but I don't see any formulas that are used

Peter's answer | Answered on March 04, 2014

I generally agree with Mr. Kitna's answer. The handling of attorney's fees can be complicated in partition actions. There is no "prevailing party"...

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How would you get a title company, who is not a party in the suit, to produce a copy of the wire transfer of a mortgage loan?

Peter's answer | Answered on March 01, 2014

I agree that a subpoena with a consumer notice is the proper method. If you were a party to the escrow, the title company might provide a copy with...

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I am responding to a demand for expert witness exchange; I want to preserve my options for bringing an expert witness.

Peter's answer | Answered on February 18, 2014

Assuming you comply with the initial exchange, Section 2034.260 allows you to do a supplemental designation, but only on a subject covered by an...

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When venue is changed and all records are transferred to the knew venue what is the new judge able to see

Peter's answer | Answered on February 09, 2014

The entire court file is transferred to the new court. The courts are having budget and staff problems so i suggest checking out the court file in...

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My friend owes me money & he gave me his passport to hold on to until he paid me. now he is threatening 2call police what do i d

Peter's answer | Answered on February 09, 2014

I have never heard of a passport being held as collateral for a loan. I doubt that it is proper collateral since it is the property of the US...

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I am opening a business and the building inspector says the previously approved plans are not right. Do I have any recourse?

Peter's answer | Answered on February 09, 2014

I understand your frustration, but as a practical matter, it would make sense to have your architect work with the inspector to modify the sink to...

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Title did not pay my hardmoney lender even though it was recorded in the county and the hardmoney is suing me and asking for dam

Peter's answer | Answered on February 04, 2014

More information is needed. Did you complete your question? Was "Title" an escrow for a sale or refinance? Did you instruct the escrow to pay off...

Peter A Mankin's Answers (108)

Do I take action on a civil claim demanding for payment?

What kind of attorney should I hire to pursue a mortgage fraud case? Real Estate? Foreclosure?

I was served a 60 day by my apartments in California. We have to be out in by 31st. of this mo. We want to leave in appx 3days.

Partition Action, is similar to divorce but I don't see any formulas that are used

How would you get a title company, who is not a party in the suit, to produce a copy of the wire transfer of a mortgage loan?

I am responding to a demand for expert witness exchange; I want to preserve my options for bringing an expert witness.

When venue is changed and all records are transferred to the knew venue what is the new judge able to see

My friend owes me money & he gave me his passport to hold on to until he paid me. now he is threatening 2call police what do i d

I am opening a business and the building inspector says the previously approved plans are not right. Do I have any recourse?

Title did not pay my hardmoney lender even though it was recorded in the county and the hardmoney is suing me and asking for dam