Bad Faith Leads to Voiding of Joint Tenancy Deed and Double Damages Award
California’s Civil Code and common law provide remedies for when someone has been deprived of real property rights under shady circumstances. If the wronged party dies,…
Title Insurer Bad Faith — Allegations, Extrinsic Facts, and the Duty to Defend
A title insurer owes a “duty to defend” its insured from a lawsuit filed by a third party whenever the lawsuit creates a potential for indemnity…
Right of First Refusal Overcomes “Uncertain” Language and Bad Faith
A right of first refusal is a contractual right to purchase property that arises when the owner decides to sell. The holder of a right of…