Q: We were out for dinner. Our son (19) took my car out for a spin and got in an accident. The other party says it’s his fault. She has some injuries from, what I gather (though not real significant), … more

Q:  I have exchanged several emails with another party about buying his house.  They set forth the basic terms, to which he agreed.  Now he is stalling as I think he may have someone who will pay more.  Can I … more

Next week, we will return to the question-and-answer format. Today, in an effort to address a number of emails, Ask the Lawyer lists resources available (primarily online) that may be of interest to you, as well as informative for you: … more

Q:  Can you explain in layman’s terms why the Second Amendment’s language “a well regulated militia, being necessary…” seems to be ignored in gun control legislation and court decisions?   K.W., Torrance A: The Second Amendment reads as follows:  “A … more

Q: I bought my house in August 2006. I was informed by my neighbors that the previous owner had committed suicide, but this was not mentioned in any documents at the time of closing. The sons of the owner are … more

Is a garage sale purchase really final? Q: We bought an item at a garage sale. Turns out it is much more valuable than we thought. Well, guess who contacted us? She says her husband made a mistake even including … more

Q:  I was broad sided, and have bad injuries.  The other driver had a few scratches. My car is totaled, his is not.  Yes, he has insurance, although I do not yet know if it is enough.  The police report … more

Q: Holiday parties – Be merry or be wary?  We’re planning a very nice dinner-dance company holiday party. The attorney on our board is up in arms about potential liability based on a case where he says a hotel was found liable … more