Questions answered by John Emanuel Borba

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I signed a bond as an endemnitor (another person signed as the principal). Do I have to pay the opposing attorney's fee ?

John's answer | Answered on July 05, 2016

You do not offer enough facts to allow a proper analysis as to any defenses you might have to this claim. One thing is clear, you need to...

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I gave my significant other my verbal notice that I am moving out, but he wants me to move to a bedroom with no access to shower

John's answer | Answered on May 02, 2016

This is all muddled up because landlord tenancy law applies to tenants and landlords, if you are a tenant, you have rights which include access to...

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Is service of complaint and summons by mail different than Service by Notice and Acknowledgement of Receipt?

John's answer | Answered on May 02, 2016

Service by mail alone is not effective service for a complaint or other first paper in an action. See CCP §415.10 et. seq. 415.10. A summons...

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Do I have any rights at all?.

John's answer | Answered on April 22, 2016

I presume the thrust of your legal concern here is the house he left which was in his name alone. His house will pass by will to those he listed...

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Do I have a cause of action in this foreclosure.

John's answer | Answered on March 18, 2016

You do not have a viable claim against the foreclosing mortgage company, Small claims might give you a chance against your friend. However, the...

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Can the driver who hit me from behind be liable?

John's answer | Answered on January 08, 2016

California Vehicle Code requires that all vehicles maintain a safe distance between their vehicle and the vehicle in front of them, this includes...

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What type of lawsuit would i be looking at

John's answer | Answered on January 08, 2016

Be careful as you must file a timely claim with the public agency to protect your right to file suit.

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If found not@fault@trial,is your insurance co. required2reimburse u4 deductible, regardless of when u were found not@fault??

John's answer | Answered on January 08, 2016

If you chose to have your insurance company pay to repair your vehicle then the deductible, absent some contrary provision in the policy, is your...

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What will happen to me if I don't get the $400+ negative balance in my account paid? Can I sue my "friend" for the amount due?

John's answer | Answered on December 11, 2015

You are in a bad situation. Trust should be earned and this friend is certainly not a worthy of your trust. The bank has several options here. ...

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Do I need a real estate attorney?

John's answer | Answered on November 03, 2015

A verbal agreement to lower the price is not sufficient to modify a written contract to convey real property. This is a complicated area and...

John Emanuel Borba's Answers (140)

I signed a bond as an endemnitor (another person signed as the principal). Do I have to pay the opposing attorney's fee ?

I gave my significant other my verbal notice that I am moving out, but he wants me to move to a bedroom with no access to shower

Is service of complaint and summons by mail different than Service by Notice and Acknowledgement of Receipt?

Do I have any rights at all?.

Do I have a cause of action in this foreclosure.

Can the driver who hit me from behind be liable?

What type of lawsuit would i be looking at

If found not@fault@trial,is your insurance co. required2reimburse u4 deductible, regardless of when u were found not@fault??

What will happen to me if I don't get the $400+ negative balance in my account paid? Can I sue my "friend" for the amount due?

Do I need a real estate attorney?