Wrongful eviction claims can arise when a landlord allegedly removes a tenant from rental property without following the procedures required by California law. Disputes may involve lockouts, removal of belongings, interruption of essential services, or other conduct intended to force…

Resulting trust disputes can arise when property is placed in one person’s name even though another person provided the money or consideration used to acquire it. The dispute may concern whether the person holding legal title was actually intended to…

Equitable estoppel can arise when one party’s statements or conduct cause another party to reasonably act in reliance on a particular understanding. A dispute may develop when the first party later attempts to take a position that conflicts with what…

Adverse possession can allow someone to acquire ownership of real property after possessing land belonging to another person for a legally significant period. These disputes often arise when neighboring owners disagree about boundaries, long-term use, or control of a particular…

Contracts and other agreements are generally based on the parties’ voluntary consent. Disputes can arise, however, when one party claims that serious economic pressure left them with no reasonable alternative but to accept an agreement or contractual demand. Under California…

Contracts are generally intended to establish continuing obligations between the parties, but circumstances may arise in which one or both parties seek to undo the agreement. When that occurs, a dispute can develop over whether the contract was effectively rescinded.…

Businesses are generally treated as legal entities separate from the individuals who own or control them. This separation can protect shareholders, members, and related entities from being held responsible for obligations that belong to the business itself. California courts may…

Disputes over corporate control can arise when shareholders, directors, officers, or other parties disagree about who has authority to make decisions for a company. These disputes may involve ownership interests, voting rights, board composition, or competing claims to corporate authority.…

Boundary line disputes can arise when neighboring property owners disagree about where one property ends and another begins. These disagreements may involve surveys, property descriptions, physical markers, or other evidence that affects the location of a boundary. Because every property…

Disputes involving property ownership or interests can sometimes include allegations that false statements have harmed a person’s ownership rights or ability to use, sell, or transfer property. When these issues arise, courts may be asked to evaluate claims involving slander…