Property tax lien disputes arise when unpaid property taxes create legal claims against real estate. In California, these disputes may involve questions about tax assessments, payment records, property ownership, or the procedures used to collect delinquent taxes. Property owners may…

Civil battery claims arise when one person intentionally makes harmful or offensive physical contact with another without consent. In California, these disputes can lead to civil lawsuits seeking compensation for injuries and other resulting harm. Courts examine the circumstances surrounding…

Negligent entrustment claims arise when someone allows another person to use property despite circumstances suggesting that doing so could create an unreasonable risk of harm. In California, these disputes frequently involve motor vehicles, although other types of equipment may also…

Fraud in the execution occurs when a person is deceived about the nature or contents of a document they are signing. In California, this type of fraud can affect whether an agreement is legally enforceable. Unlike disputes involving misleading promises,…

A will is intended to reflect a person’s wishes regarding the distribution of their estate after death. When questions arise about whether a will was forged or altered, California probate courts may need to determine whether the document is legally…

California’s anti-SLAPP law provides a mechanism for challenging certain lawsuits that arise from activities involving free speech or the right to petition. These motions can allow defendants to seek early dismissal of claims targeting legally protected conduct. Courts evaluate anti-SLAPP…

Contractual recoupment disputes arise when one party seeks to reduce a payment obligation because of alleged losses connected to the same transaction. These disagreements often involve contract performance, unpaid amounts, and financial responsibility. In California civil litigation, courts may examine…

Dividend payments can become a source of conflict when shareholders disagree about whether a corporation should distribute profits or how those distributions should be handled. In California, these disputes may involve corporate records, board decisions, governing documents, financial information, and…

Contracts can often be created through written documents, conversations, or the conduct of the parties. However, California law requires certain types of agreements to be supported by a writing before they can be enforced. The statute of frauds can therefore…

Partnership agreements can establish how business owners will share responsibilities, profits, losses, decision-making authority, and other aspects of operating a partnership. When disagreements develop, courts may examine the partnership agreement alongside financial records, communications, business documents, and the parties’ conduct…