Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

Auto Dealership taking advantage of the Elderly

My mother has bought 2 cars at the same time. She has been taken to small claims court. She was unable to attend the court date because she is in the hospital. I wrote a letter to the judge requesting another court date but they made a judgement against her. She is still in the hospital and can't do any of the paperwork. She is on a fixed income and can't pay the money requested by the judge but she has proof that the company broke a good faith contract. Please I need help for her and the deadly is coming down to the end for her to file, she has the 4 contracts they wrote. She has all the paperwork.

thanks


Asked on 7/21/03, 4:35 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Sheldon G. Bardach Law Offices of Sheldon G. Bardach

Re: Auto Dealership taking advantage of the Elderly

Your mother should file an appeal. She will be afforded a trial de novo, that is a completely new hearing before the Appellate Department of the Superior Court. Check out California Code of Civil Procedure Section 116.110 et seq.

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Answered on 7/21/03, 5:19 pm
H.M. Torrey The Law Offices of H.M. Torrey

Re: Auto Dealership taking advantage of the Elderly

from the facts given, your mother can appeal the judgment against her. if she would like legal assistance in such a preparation, feel free to email me directly.

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Answered on 7/21/03, 5:24 pm


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