Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

cheated siblings out of money

sister bought house from grandma and bought out other siblings per grandma's wishes. bad sister misrepresented value of home by 50% and divided that amount among the siblings. she then put home in husband's name only. grandma was forced to sign over equity to bad sister. can she be sued?


Asked on 11/13/06, 8:05 pm

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H.M. Torrey The Law Offices of H.M. Torrey

Re: cheated siblings out of money

Possibly, but we need to know far more details regarding this case to provide you with advice or affordable assistance. For a free phone consultation, contact us directly.

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Answered on 11/13/06, 8:08 pm
Bryan Whipple Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law

Re: cheated siblings out of money

The law always provides a remedy for fraud. However, someone must file a suit and serve it on the cheater, and the suit must be carefully prepared to include all facts which can and must be proven. Your description of what happened lacks sufficient clarity or detail to give LawGuru lawyers a good handle on who did what to whom, and why that amounted to fraud.

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Answered on 11/14/06, 12:24 am


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